Direct Contact: Mitchell 1 text app available in Canada now
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell 1’s new MessageCenter texting app that allows shop owners to text message customers directly, is now available in Canada. With MessageCenter auto repair shops can reach out to their customers right away with two-way text messaging directly from inside the Manager SE shop management system. This app eliminates roadblocks such as […]
Federal and Ontario governments reach mask agreement with 3M
Brockville, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced a deal to ensure Canada always has access to personal protective equipment during a pandemic. The agreement means 3M will have to increase its capacity at its Brockville facility to allow it to produce up to 100 million medical-grade N95 masks a […]
Tesla seeking approval for new sensor that would detect children left in hot cars
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla is seeking approval for a new sensor that will prevent children from becoming trapped in hot cars by implementing a new vehicle sensor that could also be used for theft-prevention, Reuters reported. The automaker has requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approve the use of unlicensed millimeter-wave sensors which would operate […]
Monumental Month: Kia Canada records best-ever July
Mississauga, Ontario — Kia Canada reported a record sales month in June, but now the automaker also says it saw its best-ever July with 8,300 units sold, representing a 3.7 percent increase year over year. Despite market declines, all regions in Canada have reported increased sales in July 2020. The market decline began with a […]
Virtual NORTHEAST Tradeshow live Friday through this weekend
Toronto, Ontario — Virtual NORTHEAST is set to run starting this Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, and more than 100 vendors have signed up to participate in the virtual format. One of the most compelling features of the show is expected to be Ford’s free workshop on repairing its vehicles post-collision. The two […]
Purexall 10: Rexall Laboratories’ heavy-duty degreaser and disinfectant is tested to be effective against SARS-CoV-2
Toronto, Ontario — In response to the current pandemic, Rexall Laboratories and Chemicals identified the need for a new and innovative product that is proudly made in Canada for Canadians to help in the fight against COVID-19. Rexall’s Purexall 10 is a new and unique environmentally friendly, biodegradable cleaner/degreaser and disinfectant. The Purexall 10 formulations […]
Keeping Canadians Connected: CCIF’s upcoming virtual experience
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will be hosting its first virtual event this October, featuring a host of helpful sessions in both French and English. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, with conference sessions commencing at 1 p.m. EST each day. Event speakers […]
Let’s Par-Tee: Golfers from more than 30 states and Canada participate in CREFs virtual fundraiser
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) held their first virtual golf fundraiser on July 25. After the original annual golf fundraiser was cancelled due to COVID-19, participants from more than 30 states and Canada participated in the online fundraiser—golfing 18 holes from their homes using the TopGolf game. The registration fee was $25 […]
Cars for Good: Toyota program connects Canadian Toyota dealers with local charities
Toronto, Ontario — With an increasing number of people across the country relying on charitable services during the COVID-19 pandemic, many community organizations have found themselves in need of a reliable vehicle. Responding to that need, Toyota Canada and its dealers across the country developed Cars For Good, a program supporting local charities with free […]
Making a Comeback: Canadian auto sales hit 165,020 in July, up 6.2 percent from June
Toronto, Ontario — Auto sales continued their upward trend in July, mounting a steadier recovery from the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported Tuesday. In a 6.2 percent increase from June, 165,020 autos were sold in Canada during July. Those numbers are 4.9 per cent below the same month last year, […]
