Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Thornhill
Thornhill, Ontario — CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Thornhill to its network earlier this week. Alan Shek, owner of CARSTAR Thornhill, has always had an affinity for the automotive industry, said CARSTAR, starting from an early age with a keen interest in mobile electronics and import performance car modifications. He then used this experience […]
New Role for Knavish: PPG appoints Tim Knavish COO, effective March
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — PPG has announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, who currently serves as executive vice president, as the company’s chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. The coatings company said Knavish will have executive oversight responsibility for all of PPG’s strategic business units and operating regions and for the information technology (IT), environment, health […]
Tuesday Ticker: December 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Toyota tops the charts for sales and earnings in 2020 and AutoCanada doubles its number of Ontario stores. Tip top Toyota Toyota was the top-selling and highest-earning automaker in 2020, according to Uswitch’s recently released “Car Brand Earnings” research report. According to the data, Toyota made US$275 billion in 2020: […]
Electrifying Growth: Ford only major U.S. automaker to report year-over-year Nov. sales increase
Detroit, Michigan — Ford was North America’s best-selling automaker for a third month in a row this November with a 5.9 percent increase to sales year-over-year. The automaker sold a total 158,793 vehicles in November. The OEM’s electric vehicle sales also grew three times quicker than the overall EV vehicle segment, marking Ford’s electric vehicle […]
Polly Want a Discount? Illinois bodyshop features in-house parrot to greet customers
Springfield, Illinois — Some automotive businesses have fish tanks in their front offices; others have loyal Fido-like friends that greet customers when they walk up. Then there’s Bill Mathews Autobody in Springfield, Illinois, with its trusty macaw mascot, Seaweed. Seaweed, a well-known parrot to Springfield locals, first got her start greeting customers at a car […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision Wheaton Red Deer
Calgary, Alberta — The community of Red Deer is now home to ProColor Collision Wheaton Red Deer, Fix Network announced December 1. The new ProColor Collision facility is the latest venture of the Wheaton family, which has been associated with the province’s automotive industry for the past 60 years and operated a General Motors dealership […]
Parr for the People: Parr Auto Body recognized as Cornerstone Donor for RMHC Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body has been recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Saskatchewan (RMHC) as a cornerstone donor, donating more than $60,000 to the charity’s efforts for sick children and their families. Parr Autobody has participated in several initiatives in support of RMHC Saskatchewan over the years, including sponsorship of the […]
In with the Inspectors: Repairify Inc. acquires Texas-based One Guard Inspections
Plano, Texas — Repairify Inc. has announced a partnership with One Guard Inspections, a Texas-based vehicle inspection company. One Guard Inspections was founded by Bryan Bledsoe II in 2012 and has since built what Repairify considers the most advanced and streamlined vehicle inspection process on the market. “One Guard has grown rapidly in the past […]
Hope for the Holidays: CSN Collision Centres charity auction continues through Dec. 7
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres kicked off its second annual Hope for the Holidays event on Nov. 30, with proceeds from the auction allotted for donation to Make-a-Wish Canada. The auction, which features prizes like top-of-the-line kitchen knife sets, hotel stays, tech, fashion items and more, will continue through Dec. 7. For more information […]
Tuesday Ticker: November 30, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Uber and Lyft overtake Vancouver and Lion Electric marks gains thanks to a repeat buyer. Taxi? Hail no! Trips via ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft outnumber taxi rides in Vancouver two-to-one, according to recent statistics commissioned by the BC Passenger Transportation Board and compiled by Hara Associates. Researchers in […]
