Our Year: Happy New Year from Collision Repair magazine
By Allison Rogers Traditionally, the annual flip of the calendar marks a fresh start. This could not be more welcomed as we leap into 2021. Last year marked almost 365 days of challenge—yet Canada’s collision repair community pulled through as an essential service, proving how powerful it can be in the This new year—2021—may still […]
Bring on Boivin: CSN appoints Charles Boivin new sales manager for Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec — CSN Collision Centres has added Charles Boivin as the new Sales Manager for Quebec, according to a company press release issued Tuesday. Boivin joins CSN after spending six years as an Account Manager with Audatex Canada. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Laval University, Boivin takes an investigative approach to […]
Sleigh It Ain’t So: Lexus unveils HX Sleigh Concept, Santa hits mid-life crisis
North Pole, Arctic – Combining cutting-edge holiday cheer and industry-leading whimsey, Lexus has unveiled the HX Sleigh Concept just in time for Christmas. This latest innovation from Lexus is spawned from a collaboration with mystical wintertime home invader and long-time Coca-Cola spokesperson, Santa Clause. Collision Repair was able to catch up with Clause to talk […]
Merry Christmas from Collision Repair magazine
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the shop, Not a power tool was stirring, nor even a mop; The spray guns were hung by the paint booth with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The technicians were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of repair procedures danc’d […]
Super Searches: Canada’s top searched vehicles in 2020
Toronto, Ontario — 2020 data released by autoTRADER.ca, and the company’s annual top searched vehicles list noted the beloved Ford F-150, is the most searched vehicle two years in a row. The list noted favourites from 2019, including Honda Civic, and Toyota RAV4, which remind in this year’s top 10, while 50 per cent of […]
Head in the Clouds: Industry leaders share thoughts on future of ‘hybrid’ training platforms
London, United Kingdom — In the midst of COVID-19, countless companies have brought their collision repair training initiatives online. Now, representatives for collision repair training programs are saying a hybrid of online and in-person training sessions could become standard post-pandemic. During the December 17 IBISTV Global Summit broadcast, Dave Flockhart, COO of BETAG Innovation; Chris […]