Can You Believe This?! Highway hijinks; distracted drivers and more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday and happy final weekend of the year! This Can You Believe This?! video is ready to close out 2024 on a high note with all the classics: drivers who can’t seem to keep to their lanes, drive while distracted and don’t seem to know how intersections work. Here’s to a weekend […]
New Digs: Toyota invests US$922 million to create ‘advanced paint facility’ at Kentucky, U.S. plant
Kentucky, United States — Toyota has announced a significant investment of $922 million to establish a new “advanced paint facility” at its existing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This investment is intended to enhance the quality of Toyota’s vehicle finishes. The new facility will encompass an impressive one million square feet of production capacity and is […]
Stand Up Speak Out: Share your thoughts on the trending industry topics of 2025
Toronto, Ontario — As a professional in the Canadian collision repair industry, your opinions are crucial to shaping the content of Collision Repair magazine. We want to ensure that our 2025 issues address the topics that matter most to you. Please take a few moments to share your role in the industry and the subjects […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars get a holiday touch and fail to stop at icy corners
Toronto, Ontario — Ha ha happy Friday! This final Can You Believe This?! video before the holidays is a present packed full of wacky car videos that are sure to make your belly jiggle like a bowl full of jelly. From vehicles that have received a festive touch, to cars that can’t quite stop at […]
Rockin’ The Stockin’: CARSTAR London East and CARSTAR London West team up for Rockin’ The Stockin’ toy drive
London, Ontario — CARSTAR London East and CARSTAR London West recently teamed up to participate in the Rockin’ The Stockin’ toy drive in an attempt to help children in need receive a present this holiday season. Hosted by the Classic Rock 98.1 radio station and the Real Canadian Superstore Oxford St. East in the London Ont., […]
Welding Wellness: Volvo releases position statement on how to safely weld an electric vehicle
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has released a position statement that updates technicians on the necessary precautions to take when welding the brand’s electric vehicles. Specifically, the position statement outlines when to disconnect the 12V and high-voltage batteries and when high-voltage components require removal. As noted in the report, safety precautions that should be taken include […]
Webinar Rewind: READY FOR ANYTHING! A webinar with Blair Earle
Toronto, Ontario — On November 21, Blair Earle, Managing Director at IAA Canada joined us for a discussion on how recent disasters, like Alberta’s summer hailstorm that resulted in $2.8 billion in insured losses, or the Jasper wildfires ($800 million in claims), have reshaped our industry. To relive the information and prepare for whatever the new […]
Driving Into 2025: Industry insights from Robbie Shreenan, owner and operator of Topcoat Automotive
Sackville, Nova Scotia — In this final installment of this year’s Driving Into 2025 series, we head to the East Coast to hear from Robbie Shreenan, owner and operator of Topcoat Automotive. When asked what he’s most looking forward to in the new year, Shreenan said it’s all about setting the right goals. “The biggest […]
An Ultraviolet Outline: Bentley designs car wrap that’s only visible under UV light
Toronto, Ontario — Bentley has collaborated with tattoo company Art Basel to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle wrap design that’s only visible under ultraviolet (UV) light. Developed for a Bentley Bentayga EWB and specifically created by Bang Bang and Bentley Mulliner, the car wrap includes a tattoo-like design that turns on and off when driven under […]
