Fordin Automotive Drives Innovation in Dealership Management with DeelrPro BI Unveiling
RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fordin Automotive, leaders in innovation in dealership SaaS, proudly unveils DeelrPro BI. Led by industry trailblazer Fred Fordin and his son Charles Fordin, this revolutionary business analytics package incorporates state-of-the-art tools and technologies which will set a new benchmark for the automotive industry. As the creators of ASR Pro, the fixed operations platform […]
Motorcar Parts of America Introduces Additional Quality-Built Brake-Related Product Part Numbers to Catalog
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Motorcar Parts of America Inc.(Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced it has introduced expanded product coverage for its Quality-Built brake pad and brake rotor program, with more than 20 new part numbers covering an additional seven million vehicles in operation. The new part numbers are offered through QB, Quality-Built and Quality-Built Black Series brands powered […]
Helios Technologies Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Release and Conference Call
SARASOTA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Conference Call: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Phone: (201) 689-8573 Internet webcast and accompanying slide presentation: www.heliostechnologies.com. A telephonic replay will be available from approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on the day of the call through Tuesday, March 5, 2024. To listen […]
Report: New Blockbusters, Volkswagen, Poppi, and Temu Win Most Effective Super Bowl LVIII Ads
Foreign auto brands step into the void left by Detroit’s Big Three while brands including T-Mobile and e.l.f. reunited sitcom casts demonstrating nostalgia and celebrity power NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of TV advertising, offering brands an unmatched opportunity to captivate a mass audience and drive engagement behaviors that are most […]
2023 North America Robot Orders Down 30% Over Record 2022, According to the Association for Advancing Automation
Annual 2023 sales near equal for automotive and non-automotive industries; Q4 numbers show possible return to positive with 20% growth over Q3 2023 ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “While robot sales naturally ebb and flow, the return to more typical robot sales after the last two record years can likely be attributed to a few obvious […]
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First-ever Canadian Council of Collision Repairers meeting sets the foundation for collaborative industry change By DARRYL SIMMONS In early January, I had the privilege of attending the historic first in-person meeting of the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) at Pfaff Autoworks in Markham, Ontario. If you’ve yet to hear about it, trust me when […]
Feeling a Little Rusty: Tesla Cybertruck owners report rust problems
Toronto, Ontario — Some owners of Tesla’s Cybertruck have reported issues with rust and corrosion on the body of the new vehicle. According to recent reports from social media platforms such as X and online forums, Tesla Cybertruck owners are beginning to report issues with their new vehicles developing rust spots. In the owners’ manual […]
Building Up the Bay: Tech veteran John Young joins CrashBay as new CFO and advisory board member
Toronto, Ontario — CrashBay recently announced the appointment of John Young as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Advisory Board member. In a press release, CrashBay noted that “Young, a seasoned cross-functional Tech & Startup Executive, brings over 25 years of experience, driving 12 successful exits, multiple acquisitions, and raising over $235M in capital. […]
First in the Nation: Chapman Auto Body named first Canadian member of Certified Collision Group
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Chapman Auto Body and its three locations are the first Canadian members of Certified Collision Group (CCG), Kelvin Campbell, owner of Chapman Auto Body, announced over the weekend. Chapman Auto Body operates three stores in Dartmouth, Halifax and Bedford, Nova Scotia. “I’m looking forward to sharing experiences, learning and networking with […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG, Axalta, AkzoNobel report Q4 and full-year 2023 results
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker is focused on coatings performance for Q4 and full-year 2023. Check out earnings and reports from PPG, Axalta and AkzoNobel in this week’s feature. PPG marks more records PPG reported record fourth-quarter sales for 2023, with net sales of $4.4 billion, up four percent year-over-year. For the full […]
