Restore the Star: CARSTAR staff, owners and industry partners discuss strategies for driving growth, maximizing profitability
Toronto, Ontario — In a powerful gathering in Toronto, an elite group of CARSTAR owners and managers from across the nation convened to chart the course for the future. This strategic summit, dubbed ‘Restore the Star’, brought together some of the brightest minds in the CARSTAR family and key industry partners, all focused on one […]
Hunger Pains: Intact says its ‘appetite’ in Alberta auto insurance market reducing
Edmonton, Alberta — Intact Financial Corp says its appetite for Alberta auto insurance business is “reducing” in light of the provincial auto insurance rate cap. During a Q2 2024 earnings call, Intact CEO and Director Charles Brindamour said Alberta’s “artificial cap that is below inflation” makes it “very hard for the industry.” “As a result, […]
Going For Gold: Car-O-Liner to act as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 trades competition
Lyon, France — Car-O-Liner will serve as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills 2024 competition, to be held from September 10 to 15, 2024 in Lyon, France. As a gold sponsor of the event, Car-O-Liner will specifically support the autobody repair skill competition, and several Car-O-Liner products will be used by the competitors during the […]
Towing Toils: New provincial tow regulations limiting training and service capacity, say Northern Ontario operators
Ottawa, Ontario — Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. Some tow operators in Northern Ontario originally reported to CBC News that they have been struggling to hire new drivers to assist with roadside […]
