Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada enters used-vehicle auction market
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada enters the used-vehicle auction market with an acquisition; Magna makes electric-centric moves in India and Rivian sets a date for its Q3 results call. AutoCanada and auctions Last week, AutoCanada entered the used-vehicle auction market by acquiring North Toronto Auction (NTA), a fee-based used-vehicle auction business […]
Fire Watch: Recalled 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids to be updated after battery fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Just in time for the start of youth hockey seasons, parents who drive a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan can rest assured that a solution has been found to repair high-voltage battery packs that presented a fire risk even when the van is powered down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Hidden Talent: Seek out untapped demographics for talent, Fix Network’s Debbie McCarthy says
Quebec City, Quebec — These days, talented tradespeople are few and far between, and those looking for a collision centre are a hot commodity—luckily our industry has people like Debbie McCarthy who know exactly how to fit your company culture with what today’s industry demands. McCarthy, Fix Network’s global v-p of human resources, delivered a […]
You, Me and Fuji: FujiSpray offer hands-on time with new guns at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — You can’t quite tell how you’ll like a particular spray gun until you’ve got it in your hands. Painters the industry over know this—and that is why FujiSpray is giving attendees to this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas the opportunity to take their vast lineup of guns for a spin […]
Money Talks: Ontario license plate refunds favour fleet owners over average drivers, critics say
Hamilton, Ontario — An investigation into license plate refunds indicates that it disproportionately favours Canadians with more than five vehicles, with CTV News reporting that a single person received more than $38,000. During a press conference Thursday, transportation minister Caroline Mulroney said “there’s very rare cases of people who own a large number of cars, […]
Wisespray’s SEMA Plans: Car-Rep announces ‘Unlimited’ art showcase series
Las Vegas, Nevada — Car-Rep has exciting SEMA news, with the announcement that it is launching the “UNLIMITED” showcase series, featuring more than 50 contributions from artists, painters and makers in the automotive industry. In addition to contributions from more than 40 well known artists and painters across the industry, pinstriping veteran Steve Chaszeyka will […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Demers
Gatineau, Quebec — CSN Demers is the latest addition to CSN Collision in Quebec. Acquired in 2010 by Bemac Autobody and owned by Joe and Danny Frangione, CSN Demers is a part of a 60-year legacy built on quality repairs, honesty, and professionalism. As the only Bemac location in Quebec, CSN Demers will bring these […]
Fly True: Project Arrow prototype debuts at APMA Annual Conference on Oct. 19
Windsor, Ontario – The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) will showcase a prototype of the famous Project Arrow prototype at its annual conference on Oct. 19, the first look at the world’s first all-Canadian electric vehicle. On Oct. 5, Flavio Volpe, president of the APMA tweeted “we are sneak peaking our #ProjectArrow prototype build at […]
