Calibration Collaboration: AirPro Diagnostics and Car ADAS Solutions announce partnership
Jacksonville, Flordia — AirPro Diagnostics and Car ADAS Solutions announced the establishment of a collaboration to deliver turn-key calibration solutions for shops to include set-up, training, implementation, support, and validation of calibration services. Whether shops want to become a retail calibration centre or calibrate the vehicles they currently repair, this partnership will deliver for collision […]
The Big Blue: asTech acquires BlueDriver diagnostic scan tools and services
New York, New York — AsTech, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, announces today its acquisition of the “BlueDriver” diagnostic tools and services. BlueDriver is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostics scan tools and services. The company represents the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhooks’ 99th automotive-related transaction. “BlueDriver is a highly strategic […]
Industry Investments: Invest Ontario targets auto investments from China
Toronto, Ontario — The Government of Ontario, eager to attract a new plant from automakers in China, has created an agency to act as a “one-stop-shop” for manufacturers scouting places to invest. The company, Invest Ontario, was created in July of 2020 and is viewed by the government as the “central agency for businesses to […]
Secure Your Spot: CCIF Toronto virtual experience just three weeks away
Toronto, Ontario — Join CCIF on Feb. 3 and 4, 2021 to gain industry insights from collision repair experts during the organization’s second official virtual experience. “Attendees will have text, audio, and video networking opportunities, join conferences and workshops, ask questions to speakers and sponsors, and learn about exhibitor products and services all from the […]
Extensive Experience: RS Finishing Systems names Tyler Zacher-King distributor for Ontario
Aurora, Ontario — RS Finishing Systems Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Tyler Zacher-King from Motivated Reps Agency as their official representative for the province of Ontario. RS Finishing Systems is the official Canadian importer and distributor of Uno-Liner Systems, which manufactures high-quality frame straightening and repair equipment. “Tyler brings with him more […]
New NorthEast Dates: 2021 event will take place Sept. 2021
Neptune, New Jersey — The 2021 Northeast® Automotive Services Show has been rescheduled to take place Sept. 10-12, 2021 at the Meadowlands Exposition Centre (MEC) in Secaucus, NJ, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced this week. NORTHEAST is an event tailored specifically to fit the needs of today’s professionals representing […]
Go for Growth: Lift Auto Group raises capital for company expansion
Kelowna, British Columbia — Lift Auto Group is pleased to announce it has raised an additional growth capital in support of expansion and new acquisition strategy for the foreseeable future. Lift Auto, a consolidator of Canadian collision repair centres, currently has 12 collision centres across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan–11 of which are CSN Collision […]
Lacks in Lockdown: Desrosiers unveils Canadian auto sales for December 2020
Toronto, Ontario — December’s automotive sales performance during increased lockdowns brought year-end total automotive sales to only 1.54 million units for 2020 as a whole–a decline of roughly 20 percent from the same time in 2019. “December saw a somewhat surprising end to the most unpredictable of years,” commented Andrew King, managing partner of Desrosiers […]
On USMCA: Mexico automakers want more time to meet requirement
Mexico City, Mexico — Some of Mexico’s automakers are asking for more to meet the stringent requirements set out in the new North American trade agreement. The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), which took effect in July 2020 and replaced the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), includes tougher rules on what contents […]
New Year, New Logo: KIA unveils new logo and global brand slogan
Mississauga, Ontario — Kia has revealed its new corporate logo and global brand slogan that signify the automaker’s bold transformation and all-new brand purpose. The introduction of the new logo represents Kia’s ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobility industry by revamping nearly all facets of the business. “The new logo is […]
