FOR WORLDWIDE CONSIDERATION
Canada’s insights for IBIS Global Focus report Story by ALLISON ROGERS As the Canadian media partners of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), Collision Repair magazine was once again asked to provide a Canadian perspective on the industry. The IBIS Global Focus Report brings market intelligence from its industry parnters, gathering data insights and anecdotal […]
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Repairers share insights at IBIS Global Summit in Rhodes, Greece Michael Macaluso was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award for his extensive contributions to the industry. Story by DARRYL SIMMONS The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) held its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit, in mid-May. This year’s event had the stunning backdrop of […]
A CENTURY CELEBRATION
Regina Autobody celebrates 100 years of collision repair service The story of Regina Autobody (R.A.B.) first began all the way back in 1924 through the vision of Russ Karels who opened the first dedicated collision repairer in Western Canada. Flash forward one hundred years later and, while the auto repair industry may look very different, […]
REGARDING RECYCLING
Natalie Miller, Miller’s Auto Recycling, accepts her recognition–a signed memorable edition of her Canadian Auto Recyclers 2024 cover, where she was featured with her cousin, Chris. Modern market presents the perfect storm for auto recyclers + other takeaways from Canada’s largest gathering of auto recyclers Story by ALLISON ROGERS The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) […]
BRUNO ON THE BOARD
Ryan Bruno named Chair of AIA Canada Board of Directors Ryan Bruno, president and CEO of CSN Collision, is a familiar face to the Canadian collision sector and automotive aftermarket in general. In the wake of his appointment as Chair of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) Board of Directors, Collision Repair magazine […]
ANSWER THE CALL
AIA Canada emphasizes industry collaboration, conversation at 2024 National Conference Story by ALLISON ROGERS The automotive aftermarket is on the brink of greatness—that was one of the key messages and takeaways from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference this past April. But some serious industry-wide conversations need to happen before we get there. […]
ON THE CUTTING EDGE
For Mike Nichol, General Manager of Simplicity Car Care Airdrie, creativity is at the heart of collision repair Story by SARAH PERKINS Survival, by its very definition, is the act of continuing in the face of often difficult circumstances. More than just doing what is necessary to get by, survival is an act of perseverance […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
WATCH YOUR FINGERS A recent video posted to the social media platform TikTok by Tyler Blanchard shows that drivers, if not careful, could have their fingers more than just jammed by the Cybertruck’s frunk. In the video, Blanchard uses an anatomically correct model hand with realistic bone filling to answer the question of whether or […]
EV NEWS
POLLUTION PATROL A new European study has found that plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) pollute more than acknowledged by policy, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is prepared to give them more lee-way. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre, […]
OEM NEWS
FORD-IFIED REPAIRS Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV. These repair procedures highlight the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road hazards. The section—titled Section 414-03A: High-Voltage Battery, Mounting Cables Diagnosis and Testing–High-Voltage Battery […]
