SPECIAL DAY FOR THE SAPUTOS
SAPUTO CAPITAL COLLISION CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF AVIVA AUTOCARE CENTRE MISSISSAUGA SOUTH Saputo Capital Collision recently celebrated a very special grand opening. The Saputo family, its dedicated team of staff and key industry partners were at Aviva AutoCare Centre Mississauga South—Saputo Capital Collision’s newest facility—in early June to help celebrate the facility’s grand opening. “To […]
Counterfeit Cancellations: Mercedes-Benz seized more than 1.6 million counterfeit parts in 2023, according to new report
Toronto, Ontario — More than 1.6 million Mercedes-Benz counterfeit parts were seized in 2023, according to a press release by the automaker. Parts seized included counterfeit brake parts, paper air filters, body and steering parts. The 1.6 million-plus counterfeit parts were seized in over 740 raids worldwide. The number of these raids increased by almost […]
A STOMPIN’ GOOD TIME
SIMPLICITY CAR CARE HOSTS ANNUAL STAMPEDE SHINDIG Photos by GREG WING, SIMPLICITY CAR CARE AND KARI BARTON, BODYSHOPCONNECT On July 12, Simplicity Car Care hosted franchisees and friends for its annual Calgary Stampede party, hosted this year at Simplicity Hallmark Autobody. “It was truly a great event,” said Franco Borrelli, owner of Simplicity Car Care […]
PARTNERS MEET IN THE PRAIRIES
SPEAKERS SET FOR SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRERS FALL EVENT The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will host its annual Fall Conference and Trade Show on September 5 and September 6 at the Dakota Dunes Resort and Casino near Saskatoon. This annual event combines industry speakers and conversations on top-of-mind industry topics with a […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian reveals Q2 results; AutoCanada set to report Q2 financials Aug. 13
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, Rivian reports its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, while maintaining its full-year guidance for 2024. Also in this weekly report: AutoCanada preps to announce its own Q2 numbers. Rivian report Rivian’s revenue for Q2 2024, rang up to US$1.16 billion, though the EV maker’s […]
AN ELEVATING EVENT
AUTOCANADA’S ELEVATION 2024 CONFERENCE CONNECTED INDUSTRY MEMBERS TO GROW FOR THE FUTURE On June 19 to the 21, AutoCanada Collision and Hail held its Elevation 2024 Conference, where guests alike joined together for informative and fun networking opportunities and knowledge sessions all centred around continuing to elevate for the future. The event brought 120 exclusive […]
CHIPPING FOR CHARITY
FIX NETWORK HOLDS ITS 15TH ANNUAL ONTARIO GOLF TOURNAMENT Story by MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS The 15th annual Fix Masters Golf Tournament was a great success. The event, which was held at the iconic Glen Abbey Golf Course, saw 37 teams of four from around the automotive industry compete to help raise donations for the Ronald McDonald […]
Alberta Aims: Alberta offering one-time $5,000 tax credit for skilled immigrants in trades
Edmonton, Alberta — As part of the “Alberta is Calling” program, the province is offering up to 2,000 eligible skilled tradespeople with a one-time refundable tax credit of $5,000. The program intends to help mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in the province while encouraging more immigration in the province. The “Alberta is Calling” program was […]
KICK EMISSIONS TO THE CURB
SIMPLICITY CAR CARE AND SOLERA HOST FIRST-EVER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Story by ALLISON ROGERS Buckle up. That was one of the core sentiments at the recent, first-of-its-kind Automotive Industry Sustainability Summit: buckle up and embrace sustainability, before it’s too late for you and your business. Hosted by Solera | Audatex Canada and Simplicity Car […]
CARBON IN CLAIMS?!
Climates are under extreme pressure. As a contributor of carbon emissions, the automotive aftermarket must take steps to curb its contributions and sow the seeds for a sustainable industry. Solera has stepped up to the challenge. As Bill Brower, Solera’s senior vice president of global industry relations and North American claims sales, points out, auto […]
