Who’s in Charge Here?: B.C. cyclist’s demand for audience with Queen struck down in appeals court
Victoria, British Columbia — The cold, fickle visage of monarchy wags its aged finger upon our lands once more, as a Nanaimo cyclist’s insurance claim was recently struck down in the provincial court of appeals for being “abusive” in nature. Tyler Adam Chamberlin alleges that he was the victim of a hit-and-run on July 19, […]
Ever Expanding: CARSTAR reports strong first half of 2021, with six new Canadian locations
Hamilton, Ontario — With six new Canadian locations in 2021, CARSTAR is continuing its growth trajectory, while upholding strong metrics across its operational key performance indicators. “Our family of CARSTAR owners have demonstrated incredible perseverance through the challenges of last year and their commitment to excellence is nothing short of inspirational,” says Jeff Labanovich, chief […]
20TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: NACE
As Collision Repair magazine nears its 20th Anniversary serving the Canadian autobody aftermarket its helpings of industry news, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane, starting with a full overview of ALL our International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) coverage of year’s past! Stay tuned to Collision Repair mag as we unveil more exciting items […]
All for Atlantic: All EV Canada announces four new Maritime locations following Steele’s acquisition
Halifax, Nova Scotia — All EV Canada by Steele Auto Group recently announced the opening of four new locations in Atlantic Canada. The new locations will be situated in Corner Brook, St. John’s, Fredericton and Halifax — all are expected to open by September 2021. “We are excited to announce the opening of four new […]
For the Future: Advance Auto Parts commits $250K to college auto programs
Raleigh, North Carolina — In an effort to pave the way for the next generation of collision repairers, Advance Auto Parts has agreed to a $250,000 commitment to provide equipment for Wake Tech Community College’s automotive programs. In the company’s press release, Advance said that they tapped into partnerships with Communities In Schools, Juntos (NC […]
Sullivan Takes Sales: AkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan appointed as U.S. sales director
Troy, Michigan — AkzoNobel announced that Michelle Sullivan has been appointed as the sales director of its Vehicle Refinish department for the eastern region of the U.S, beginning Aug. 1. In her new role, Sullivan is responsible for leading sales efforts across all Vehicle Refinish segments in the East region and is part of the […]
