Industry Insider: Preparations for EV influx underway for collision centres
Vaughan, Ontario – In this week’s episode of Industry Insider, Collision Repair’s Max Reid spoke to Jeff Pabst of Pfaff Autoworks regarding the EV influx and how it could play out in the collision repair industry. With the 365 day long speedbump called 2020 finally in the rearview, collision centres across Canada are finally able […]
In ABP’s Estimation: Solera Audatex named ‘Best Estimating System,’ for the 13th consecutive year
Westlake, Texas — Solera has announced that its Audatex Estimating platform has been named “best estimating system,” by the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) in the United Kingdom–for the 13th consecutive year. “We feel an immense sense of pride,” said Christopher Wright, managing director at Solera U.K. “Our team is committed to providing repair customers […]
U.S. Expertise: ProColor Collision hires operations specialist for U.S. operations
Laval, Québec — Scott Kostyack has been announced as the strategic operations specialist for ProColor Collision shops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. “Scott brings a wealth of experience in sales and operations in all areas of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Paul Randles, regional general manager, Eastern USA, ProColor Collision. “He has […]
Bugatti, why notti?: AutoCanada acquires Auto Bugatti in Dorval, Quebec
Dorval, Quebec – AutoCanada has a new shop under their belt as the dealership group welcomes Auto Bugatti into the network. This latest acquisition capitalizes on Auto Bugatti’s more than 20 years in the industry as well as their 30,000 sq.-ft. of production space at their Dorval, Quebec facility. “Our goal is to complement our […]
Positively Riveting: Ford updates F-150 procedures to allow SPRs on certain repairs
Toronto, Ontario – Ford has announced an update to its I-CAR procedure for replacing the outer box side of F-150 trucks, announced in mid-December. This latest update from Canada’s most popular OEM announced that the replacement of F-150 outer box sides may now “now include the use of self-piercing rivets (SPRs) in specified locations.” This […]
Tuesday Ticker: January 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna’s new CEO takes charge, PSA shareholders announce an overwhelming ‘ye’, DesRosiers preps to unveil new data and Volkswagen initiates the first phase of its Takata recalls. Moves at Magna Alongside the ringing of the new year, Magna International officially welcomed Swamy Kotagiri as the company’s new […]
