Imaweb-IDF Group Completes Its Acquisition of Serinfer
VIGO, MADRID & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imaweb/IDF Group (“The Group”), one of the largest developers of customer relationship management (“CRM”) solutions and dealership management systems (“DMS”) for the automotive industry in Europe, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Serinfer Servicios Informáticos S.L. (“Serinfer”), the computer software segment of the Alvariño Group, a Spanish developer, […]
Capitalizing on Time: CARSTAR reinvests in its facilities throughout the pandemic
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR has decided to take advantage of the free time they have been experiencing due the pandemic, by reinvesting in its facilities. Some facilities chose to focus on refinishing. CARSTAR Liss Auto Body repainted their wash bay and CARSTAR Danrich repainted their shop walls, reorganized their parts room and shelving area. Additionally, […]
Silver Lining: Canada auto exports jump in May, imports down amid supply challenges
Toronto, Ontario — Following historic declines in April that saw exports and imports lose more than one-quarter of its monthly value due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exports increased by 6.7 percent in May, mainly reflecting the resumption of production in the auto industry, says a recent report by Statistics Canada. Stats Canada’s report found that […]
EV/AV Report: July 6, 2020
SAVING LIVES Electric vehicles are widely known for their eco-friendly attributes, however, according to a new study they may also have significant health benefits. The study, led by Marianne Hatzopoulou, an associate professor in the department of civil and mineral engineering looked at electric vehicle’s impact on public health in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton […]
Giving Back: Desjardins announces $100 million in premium refunds to auto customers
Montreal, Quebec — On June 29, 2020, Desjardins’s property & casualty insurance subsidiaries announced they would be issuing $100 million in premium refunds to their Canadian auto insurance clients. The insurer took various factors into consideration such as the transition to working from home, the extended lockdown, and the reduction in car accident risks—all of […]
Let’s get Technical: CIECA announces upcoming Technical CIECAST webinar
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA will host its next Technical CIECAST webinar discussing the ‘2020RI Standards Release’ on July 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. CST (12:00 p.m. EDT). The online event will feature Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral, who played a key role in the development of the release. Pulling from over 20 years […]
Making Milestones: Simplicity Car Care opens 40th location in Canada
Scarborough, Ontario — Fort McMurray, Alta. is Simplicity Car Care’s newest location, and marks the company’s 40th location in Canada. “We are thrilled to reach this new milestone of 40 locations. This would not be possible without the commitment to excellence from our entire corporate team and strategic franchise partners. Our vision is to make […]
