Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August
Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada. As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]
Antitrust Alliance: Large-scale parts price-fixing class action nets $78 million for settlement distribution
Toronto, Ontario — A class action lawsuit involving four law firms from across Canada has managed to rack up $78 million to be distributed as settlement to the victims of an auto parts price-fixing conspiracy, according to a Wednesday press release. Siskinds LLP, Sotos LLP, Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP (CFM) and Siskinds Desmeules s.e.n.c.r.l. […]
Ups and Downs: Automotive aftermarket ‘pillar of strength in the industry’, DAC sales report says
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket was a “pillar of strength in the industry” when looking at retail sales for automotive parts, accessories and tire stores for Q1 2023, according to a report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores saw a 10.2 percent increase in retail sales, when compared to […]
Securing Your Cargo: Rear-seat safety lags behind in IIHS small pickup crash testing
Toronto, Ontario — Small pickups are the latest vehicle class to fall short when it comes to protecting backseat passengers, as a recent IIHS crash testing session would show, with not a single of the five trucks tested earning a grade of “Good”. The Nissan Frontier fared the best, achieving an “Acceptable” rating, following another […]
A Fresh Coat: PPG names Alisha Bellezza v-p of automotive coatings
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The global automotive coatings division at PPG has a new vice president, as the company announced the appointment of Alisha Bellezza to the position in a Monday press release. No stranger to the coatings and chemicals industry, Bellezza most recently spent the last eight years as president of thermal and specialized solutions […]
Copart Competition: Copart opens entries for the 2023 Rebuild Challenge with $15,500 worth of prizes
Dallas, Texas — Copart, a global leader in online auto auctions, recently announced that the 2023 Copart Rebuild Challenge is now open for entries with $15,500 worth of prizes awaiting the top three winners. “We’re always impressed with the creativity and skill our Members demonstrate every year in the Rebuild Challenge,” said Fatima Ali, director […]
