Super Support: PPG donates PPG LINQ refinishing ecosystem to 15 vocational schools globally
Toronto, Ontario — PPG announced Tuesday that the global coatings company has donated its PPG LINQ™ digital automotive refinish ecosystem to 15 vocational schools across more than 10 countries over the past 15 months. This initiative is part of PPG’s US$2 million commitment through 2025, aimed at addressing the skills shortage and attracting young talent […]
Holiday Hazards: Christmas, New Year’s Day worst days for distracted driving, says Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Toronto, Ontario — A recent analysis from Cambridge Mobile Telematics reveals that Christmas and New Year’s Day are the most distracted driving days of the year. The study, which examined more than 100 million car trips between 2020 and 2023, states that on average, drivers engage with their phones for 2 minutes and 16 seconds […]
A Touching Tradition: Collision Clinic gifts rebuilt Nissan SUV to the Murley family; 21st annual Enriching Lives Vehicle Giveaway
St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador— In its 21st vehicle Collision Clinic giveaway, the organization has awarded a fully rebuilt Nissan SUV to Marsha Murley and her three children. The vehicle was donated to the Murley family as part of the company’s Enriching Lives program. The new vehicle further comes with spare tires, a year of […]
Driving Into 2025: Industry insights from Mark Silverman, fixed operations manager, Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln
Thornhill, Ontario — In this third installment in the Driving Into 2025 series, which spotlights how members of the industry are preparing for the new year, Collision Repair mag checked in with Mark Silverman, fixed operations manager at Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln. When asked what the highlight of 2024 was from a business perspective, Silverman […]
Top Pick Trends: IIHS releases 2024 top vehicle safety picks
Toronto, Ontario — The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has released this year’s top safety vehicle safety pick and pick plus award winners in a total of nine vehicle categories. The IIHS’s top safety picks first began in 2006, with the top pick plus category being first awarded in 2013. In order to be […]
Museum-Style Makeover: Bugatti creates luxury garage to showcase an owner’s vehicle through ‘museum inspired’ design
Toronto, Ontario — If you received a new vehicle this Christmas and simply have no place to store it, Bugatti has created a new luxury garage to help showcase what Santa parked under your tree. Known as the FG-01 Bugatti Edition Garage and created by Bugatti and Fahrenbold, the single-bay space features everything from a […]
Throwback Thursday: Budd’s Pig Roast 2015
Toronto, Ontario — With this year’s Budd’s Pig Roast set to take place this Friday, this week’s Throwback Thursday is taking it all the way back to 2015 for a chance to relive the highlights of this industry staple event before it occurs. Check out images from Christmas past as you contemplate Friday’s event and what […]
