MANITOBA MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Eastside Collision had the third-highest score, claiming a $1,000 prize; St. Claude Autobody claimed the silver medal and a $2,000 prize. In the gold medal position was another Eastside shop—Eastside Moray Collision and Glass—which took $7,000 back in winnings. ATA OF MANITOBA HOSTS RECORD ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL TRADE SHOW AND COLLISION OLYMPICS Story by ALLISON […]
CHEER IN GEAR
CARSTAR Torcam Group celebrates successful fourth annual toy drive for Salvation Army Since 2021, the CARSTAR Torcam Group, led by Sebastian Torres, Javier Torres, and Liliana Camacho, has made spreading holiday cheer a tradition through an annual toy drive benefitting the local community. This year, the group’s four locations, CARSTAR Brantford, CARSTAR Brantford West, CARSTAR […]
SHINING BRIGHT
CARSTAR’S RESTORE THE STAR MIAMI SUMMIT CARSTAR’s Restore the Star meeting in Miami brought together franchise owners, managers, corporate leaders, and industry partners to discuss key challenges, share insights, and develop strategies to propel the industry forward. Profitability was key to the two-day agenda which gave the group ample time for sharing and discussion. Also […]
FORGING A LEGACY
WATERDOWN COLLISION CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND COMMITMENT Story by SARAH PERKINS In the heart of Flamborough, Ontario, Waterdown Collision has become a pillar of the community over its remarkable 50-year journey. Established in 1974 by the DiFelice family, this award-winning collision repair facility is not only celebrated for its top-notch services but […]
RECYCLERS IN RENO!
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION HONOURS CANADA’S STEVE FLETCHER DURING 81ST ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) held its 81st annual Convention and Expo in late October last year, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented […]
ELECTRIC ON THE EAST COAST
HALIFAX GETS HIGH-VOLTAGE EDUCATION AS LAST STOP ON EV REPAIR TOUR, SUPPORTED BY FIX NETWORK Story by ALLISON ROGERS Collision Repair magazine concluded its cross-Canada EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, this October, with a final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event, which featured stops in Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, […]
HITTING THE MARK
CONSOLIDATED COLLISION SERVICES’ ON TARGET EVENT SERIES WRAPS WITH STANDOUT ONTARIO EVENT The Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) team hosted more than 100 attendees for the finale of its 2024 On Target conferences on October 16 and 17. Held at the scenic Hilton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the event, hosted in conjunction with the Automotive […]
A CO-OPERATIVE APPROACH
CONSOLIDATED COLLISION SERVICES HAS PIONEERED A CO-OPERATIVE APPROACH TO COLLISION REPAIR Story by ALLISON ROGERS As CCS embarks on a new era with Charles Aubry, sitting left, leading at the helm as general manager, former CCS GM Mike Beier, standing right, says he couldn’t be happier with the company’s new direction. Mike will go on […]
BUSINESS NEWS
HERE’S TO 100 Simplicity Car Care has announced the upcoming grand opening of its 100th shop in Canada in the form of a new Toronto South location. The new location will handle everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs. A press release further noted that the team has decades of experience in the industry and […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
BATTERY BEVERAGES Have you ever thought about what it would be like to recharge while charging your electric vehicle? In a recent partnership with luxury grocer Erewhon, Chevrolet aims to give consumers the chance with an Equinox EV-themed ‘Electric Juice.’ Made to replicate the electrifying power of an EV, this battery-based-beverage was reportedly designed in […]
