IT Allies: Lance Brierly named Senior Manager of Technology Solutions at Auto Parts Alliance
San Antonio, Texas – The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. has announced that Lance Brierley will be heading up Technology Solutions as senior manager at the company going forward, according to the Alliance’s press release from Monday. “We feel fortunate to bring on such an experienced and skilled information technology individual,” said president and CEO […]
Wear a Mask, not a Blindfold: CAA warn masks on rearview mirrors create blindspots
Toronto, Ontario – No one could have guessed in 2019 that the hot car accessory of the new year would be a surgical mask dangling from the rearview mirror—but here we are, and according to recent reports from CAA and AAA, the affectation isn’t as innocent as we may think. The sister automotive associations reminded […]
New Year, New Jaws: Manitoba Fire Department gets new collision equipment
La Broguerie, Manitoba — The La Broquerie Fire Department of Manitoba will be receiving a new Jaws of Life set to help the unit respond more swiftly to multiple vehicle collisions. “We’ve been looking at these for a couple of years now and this year it worked out quite well,” notes Fire Chief Alain Nadeau, […]
Hope for the Holidays: CSN and Make-A-Wish partner on week-long online auction
Toronto, Ontario –– With this year coming to a close Make-A-Wish and CSN Collision Centres are partnering up for a week-long auction to raise money for children with critical illnesses. Due to the pandemic, more than 420 children with critical illnesses have seen their wishes get postponed, and CSN, in partnership with Make-A-Wish, are stepping […]
Sharing is Caring: CARSTAR donates more than 880lbs of food to Hamilton Food Share
Hamilton, Ontario – Thanks to three CARSTAR locations across Hamilton and an 880lb food donation, Hamilton Food Share will be able to provide some of Hamilton’s most vulnerable with basic necessities. The donation from CARSTAR Hamilton Midtown, CARSTAR Hamilton Lockwood and CARSTAR Waterdown helps to alleviate some of the current stress on food banks across […]
Cracking Down: N.S. auto insurers call distracted driving ‘major conviction’, will affect rates
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Auto insurers in Nova Scotia are getting serious about cell phones now that Northbridge General Insurance Company has announced that it will be treating distracted driving as a major conviction that will affect insurance rates. The Nova Scotia Utility Review Board (NSURB) announced the decision on Nov. 13 and it will […]
Tuesday Ticker: December 1, 2020
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, we cover acquisitions aplenty as J.D. Power completes an interesting deal to improve its offerings and PPG acquires a pavement paint manufacturer. Plus, a Calgary, Alta.-based company creating electric vehicle components goes public on the stock market. Acquiring analytics Data analytics and consumer intelligence firm J.D. Power […]
