Ontario Assets: Uni-Select acquires Bay Auto and Truck Parts assets
Toronto, Ontario — On Feb. 4, Boucherville, Que.-based Uni-Select announced that it had acquired the assets of Bay Auto and Truck Parts, effective Feb. 1. “Bay Auto has been a member of the Uni-Select network for more than 20 years,” reads a Uni-Select press release. “We are proud to welcome their 66 employees to our […]
Timing Troubles: CCIF says cycle times are increasing, will target topic at CCIF Montreal workshop
Toronto, Ontario — When Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) chair Paul Prochilo took to the stage at CCIF Toronto last Friday, he discussed CCIF’s new Business Development workshop initiatives and informed the industry that the next session could be a saving grace where increasing cycle times are concerned. Armed with data provided by AutoHouse Technologies, […]
Pacific Pride: Cowichan Auto Repair recognized for local automotive excellence
Vancouver Island, British Columbia — Vancouver Island business leaders celebrated the achievements of local businesses last Thursday, honouring the community’s favourite local hotspots, including Cowichan Auto Repair. Duncan, B.C.’s Cowichan Auto Repair took home the title for the favourite automotive business category at the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards gala, which was held at the […]
Scrap ‘n Save: Plug’n Drive launches scrappage incentive program
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto-based non-profit Plug’n Drive launched a new incentive program on February 1—Ontario drivers looking to go electric can have their gas vehicles scrapped and recycles and receive a $1,000 cheque in the process. The program is offered in tandem with Plug’n Drive’s Used Electric Vehicle Incentive, which was announced last year and […]
A Li-ion Leap: Li-Cycle announces first commercial shipment of recycled battery material
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario-based Li-Cycle recently announced that, in December 2019, the company completed its first shipment of commercially recycled battery material, containing energy metals concentrate, marking a milestone in the lithium-ion battery recycling industry. The shipped product was processed at Li-Cycle’s Ontario facility and contained key energy metals—such as cobalt, nickel and lithium—used in […]
Power Partnership: Hydro-Québec partners with Mercedes-Benz on solid-state battery development
Québec, Québec — Canadian battery material specialist Hydro-Québec has partnered with Mercedes-Benz to develop solid-state batteries for EVs as part of the automaker’s research on the future potential of zero-emissions vehicles. Hydro-Québec and Mercedes-Benz researchers will cooperate to test new materials under field conditions to accelerate and analyze the development cycle of Hydro-Québec’s solid-state batteries. […]
