Coatings of Tomorrow: AkzoNobel launches ColorSurfaces Edition 16, unveils 2021 Colour of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics coatings customers are discovering the latest colour trends and finishes with the launch of AkzoNobel’s ColorSurfaces Edition 16. This edition of ColorSurfaces is firmly planted in AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2021, Brave Ground. A warm, neutral shade, it gives us the courage to embrace change. The […]
Controlled Collisions: Ajax Fire teams with Durham Auto Parts to provide bus for training session
Ajax, Ontario – End-of-life-vehicles are providing Ajax’s first responders with life-saving training opportunities thanks to a partnership between the city’s fire and emergency services and their local auto recycler, Dave Langille of Durham Auto Parts. “Annually, we do auto extrication training. The last couple of years, we’ve done something a little different than just cars, […]
October Blues: Desrosiers Automotive Consultants unveils dismal October auto sales
Richmond Hill, Ontario — The continuous business many automakers saw during the pandemic has seemed to slow down once the month of October rolled around, according to Desrosiers. Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) oversaw mixed provincial new light-vehicle sales throughout the year and into October 2020. “Although October recorded a decrease overall, the performance was close […]
More Takata Troubles: Recall issued for 7 million GM pickups and SUVs
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) will recall roughly seven million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace a possible disastrous accident due to their faulty Takata ait bag inflators. The Monday announcement came after the U.S. government told GM it had to recall six million of its vehicles in the U.S. GM spokesperson […]
Fifty Facilities Strong: Simplicity Car Care opens 50th shop in St. Thomas, Ont.
St. Thomas, Ontario – Simplicity Car Care hit a new milestone this week as the nationwide collision centre network opened its 50th location this week. St. Thomas is the latest Canadian town to join the Simplicity network with Jeff Sawyer and Paul Gemmell taking on the role of franchise partners to the national banner from […]
Recyclables for Rescues: CARSTAR Calgary Downtown collects recyclables for local shelter donation
Calgary, Alberta – With the help of its industry partners, colleagues and community members CARSTAR Calgary Downtown has been collecting recyclables for a bottle drive in support of a local animal shelter in Cochrane, Alberta. Crystin Bulai, general manager of CARSTAR Calgary Downtown, began this initiative with the help of her team by collaborating with […]
