Repairers Ranked: ICBC to rank collision facilities by performance
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has unveiled a public ranking system for provincial collision and auto glass shops. The public insurer says the initiative is expected to curb rising claims costs. In a press release, the province’s Attorney General said the new system was reached in consultation with industry […]
Fries with That: Sydney, N.S. bodyshop buys Harvey’s next door
Toronto, Ontario — After patiently waiting for 25 years, Steve Lewis of Steve Lewis Auto body has purchased the Harvey’s restaurant next door to his shop. Steve Lewis Auto Body—a collision repair facility in Sydney, Nova Scotia—has been in operation for 45 years, with 34 of those years spent in a location on Beech Street. […]
Subaru’s Sweep: Automaker awarded three 2020 Canadian Residual Value awards
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru Canada recently claimed three top segment awards in the 2020 ALG Canadian Residual Value Awards, with the brand coming second overall for the Mainstream Brand prize. Subaru Canada was awarded three prizes: the prize for ‘Best Compact Car’ went to the Subaru Impreza; ‘Best Sports Car’ went to the automaker’s WRX/WRX […]
A Waning Warning: Scotiabank predicts declining auto sales for 2020
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian auto sales may continue to decline throughout 2020 according to Scotiabank’s Global Economics | Insights & Views report. Scotiabank observed a 3.2 percent decline in 2019, which marked a second consecutive year of lowering auto sales in the country. Additionally, the company says it expects Canada to return to the highs […]
