Frightful Findings: Desjardins shares results of 2022 Road Safety Survey
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police said in May that 2022 was on track to be the deadliest year on Canadian highways in the past decade, and Desjardins Insurance is ready to share the details of its 2022 Road Safety Survey, just in time for Halloween. The insurance company’s report shows that distracted driving […]
All Clear: VIA train drags car 1,500 metres in Ottawa, no injuries reported
Ottawa firefighters inspecting battery and hose lines before checking for leaks. (Jean Lalonde/Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa, Ontario — Firefighters responding to a train versus car collision are proud to report that the vehicle’s single occupant and the 117 passengers and staff on a VIA Rail train headed for Montreal are safe and uninjured. The same […]
Third Quarter Gains: Driven Brands reports Q3 earnings, revenues up 39 percent YOY
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands reported its third-quarter earnings for 2022 yesterday, where the company reported a 39 percent increase in its revenue (year over year) to US$516.6 million. The paint, collision and glass segment accounted for approximately 22 percent of company revenue of $113.3 million. Driven Brands reported a net income of US$38.4 million, […]
Small but Powerful: asTech to unveil Mini scan tool at SEMA, ahead of official 2023 launch
Las Vegas, Nevada — A new product from Repairify subsidiary asTech promises to deliver big results in a small package, with the new asTech Mini diagnostic scanning device set to be debut at the SEMA show next week. When paired with asTech’s companion mobile app, the Bluetooth-enabled OBD II scanning solution packages the functionality of […]
Smarter, Not Harder: SUN Collision showcasing OEM repair data management at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — SUN Collision will be attending SEMA 2022, demonstrating SUN Collision Repair Information, a collision repair software suite that promises to boost your shop’s efficiency and profit margins. In a press release, SUN Collision said that representatives will be on hand for product demonstrations, showing how their software provides factory-direct information, including […]