Steering the Course: CCIF unveils 2021 Steering Committee
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has unveiled this year’s Steering Committee. The organization is pleased to announce the following new steering committee members for the 2021 – 2022 term: Collision repair representatives: Jeff Labanovich, Carstar Canada John Lockwood, CSN Collision Centres Supplier representatives: Keith Tuttosi, NAPA/CMAX Paint and Body Supplies Phil […]
The Big Blue: asTech acquires BlueDriver diagnostic scan tools and services
New York, New York — AsTech, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, announces today its acquisition of the “BlueDriver” diagnostic tools and services. BlueDriver is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostics scan tools and services. The company represents the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhooks’ 99th automotive-related transaction. “BlueDriver is a highly strategic […]
Preparing for the EV Revolution: CIECA Webinar scheduled for January 26
Sanford, North Carolina — CIECA has announced their next webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., CST., titled, “Preparing for the EV Revolution.” The one-hour live broadcast will feature three presenters from different segments of the collision repair industry who will explore the potential impacts resulting in the introduction of electric vehicles […]
Another One Bites The Dust: Downtown Detroit indoor auto show cancelled for 2021
Windsor, Ontario — Yet another in-person industry event cancelled due to the rising concerns of the pandemic, this time the North American International Auto Show, (NAIAS) normally held at the TCF Centre in downtown Detroit is the victim. Instead, the organizers have decided to shift gears to an outdoor event that will now take place […]
Island Time: CAA approves adaptive MyPace insurance option on P.E.I
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Drivers on Prince Edward Island will be given the option to set their own pace when it comes to auto insurance rates, according to a report from Tuesday. CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) will begin offering the MyPace insurance policy next month, an option that is expected to adjust rates to […]
Industry Investments: Invest Ontario targets auto investments from China
Toronto, Ontario — The Government of Ontario, eager to attract a new plant from automakers in China, has created an agency to act as a “one-stop-shop” for manufacturers scouting places to invest. The company, Invest Ontario, was created in July of 2020 and is viewed by the government as the “central agency for businesses to […]
