Driving Into 2025: Industry insights from Mike Nichol, general manager, Simplicity Car Care Airdrie
Calgary, Alberta — In this second installment of looking toward the new year and reaching out to members of the collision repair industry to learn how they plan to drive into 2025, Collision Repair magazine sat down with Mike Nichol, general manager of Simplicity Car Care Airdrie to hear how Western shops are continuing to […]
Rising Rates: Vehicle theft in Ontario increased by 48 percent between 2021 and 2023, says new report from Équité Association of Canada
Toronto, Ontario — According to a new report from Équité Association of Canada, vehicle theft in Ontario has increased by 48 percent in the past three years. When looking at Équité’s data more specifically, the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada are: Toyota Highlander (2021) – 3,414 stolen Dodge Ram 1500 Series (2022) – […]
Webinar Rewind: THE BIG PICTURE! A webinar with Brad Green and Dave Foster
Toronto, Ontario — On October 24, Brad Green, Director of Operations, CARSTAR Raydar group and Dave Foster, SVP Operations and Development, CARSTAR Canada joined us for a discussion on how to turn a single shop into a profitable business. To relive the secrets in order to implement them for the new year, check out the […]
Saving Santa: Automotive restoration students repair animatronic Santa for Candy Cane Lane
Williamsport, Pennsylvania — Citizens in Williamsport, Pennsylvania won’t have to worry whether or not presents will be under the tree come Christmas day after automotive restoration students worked to ‘save’ an animatronic Santa. As noted by the Pennsylvania College of Technology in a recent press release, the animatronic Santa is once again waving to visitors […]
Frosty the Snowman, a Remix: Merry Christmas from Collision Repair mag
Elf Road, North Pole — Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly, happy soul, With a dented bumper and a cracked windshield, He drove with a little too much roll. There must have been some magic in the old bent frame he rode, When he hit that patch of ice, He spun and lost control! Oh, […]
Merging Markets: Honda and Nissan announce plans to begin talks of merging amid growing EV competition
Toronto, Ontario — Automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to enter negotiations for a merger that further includes Mitsubishi Motors, in an attempt to help the companies compete in the growing electric vehicle market. This announcement specifically follows the Japanese automakers entering a strategic partnership in August to share automotive components and software. And, […]
Towing Trials: AMA warns driver about increased instances of towing scams in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is currently warning drivers about an increase in towing scams from “unscrupulous towers” operating in the province. Referred to as the “Know Before the Tow,” the awareness campaign is thus attempting to help Alberta drivers understand their rights following a collision. Jeff Kasbrick, the vice president of […]
Buckle Up: NHTSA finalizes seat belt reminder rule in attempt to increase seat belt use and improve occupant safety
Washington, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring seat belt use warnings for rear seats and enhanced warnings for driver and front passenger seats in an attempt at preventing passenger injury. As part of its ruling, the NHTSA estimates that this new rule […]
Tuesday Ticker: Looking back at financial highlights from 2024
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights from 2024 to see the financial ups and downs that gave each season a unique financial forecast. Ramped up production; dwindled deliveries In January 2024, the year began with automaker Rivian announcing its production of 75 percent […]
Webinar Rewind: SHOP OF THE FUTURE! A webinar with Zak Krieger, Sylvain Seguin
Toronto, Ontario — On July 31, Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada, and Zakari Krieger, VP of Prime CarCare, joined us for a discussion on what the “shop of the future” looks like, from service offerings, how to treat customers, keys to diversifying and more. Watch the recording now and relive the highlights.
