COVID-19 Coverage
Check out our articles below to stay up-to-date on how the collision repair industry is reacting to COVID-19. Looking for something specific? You can find an updated list of resources our resource page.
Calling All Cool Cars: GFS accepting virtual car show submissions
Toronto, Ontario — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is accepting submissions for its virtual car show,
CUSMA Conversation: American Industries’ webinar on CUSMA and auto industry
Toronto, Ontario– American Industries will be producing a free webinar on Sept. 24 presented by
Summit Solutions: GFS to host virtual Auto Refinish Summit
Toronto, Ontario – Shop owners and consumers will have yet another opportunity to network and
AUTOXPO Announced: Bumper to Bumper and Uni-Select to host digital trade event
Toronto, Ontario–Uni-Select and Bumper to Bumper have officially been announced as hosts for the upcoming
IBIS Goes Online: IBIS Global Summit to take place virtually in 2020
Toronto, Ontario — The past 20 years of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global
Online and In-Person: SAAR’s Fall Conference kicks off today
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) kicked off its annual Fall
SATA: Insight through the internet
Toronto, Ontario — Every two years, SATA looks forward to the opportunity to meet its
Book Your Spot: Manifacturer applications for SEMA360 now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — Manufacturers of automotive specialty equipment may now submit applications to participate
Virtual NORTHEAST Tradeshow live Friday through this weekend
Toronto, Ontario — Virtual NORTHEAST is set to run starting this Friday, August 21 through
Preemptive Protocols: FCA Canada prepares precautionary measures for reopen
Windsor, Ontario — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada has taken more physical steps toward restarting
Sector Safety: Ontario’s guidelines for auto industry reopen
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario’s provincial government released a set of safety guidelines for a variety
Safety Net: Quebec’s dealers’ association outlines framework for reopen
Quebec, Quebec — Corporation des Concessionnaires d’Automobiles du Québec (CCAQ), which represents 880 dealership members,
Automaker Advice: Toyota releases vehicle disinfection guide
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has released a list of components repairers should pay extra attention
Who Can Operate? CARI offers recycling tips amid COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries has issued a statement to its
Text-stimations: Businesses pursue remote estimation techniques amid COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — As COVID-19 continues to grip the industry, autobody facilities have been pursuing
Survival Tips: VeriFacts offers bodyshop guidance amid COVID-19
Toronto, Ontario — VeriFacts Automotive is offering shops some helpful tips on protecting their employees
Go Big, or Go Home: Halifax used EV dealership expansion
Charlottetown, P.E.I. — Halifax’s Jeff Farwell, CEO of All EV Canada, recently acquired the dealership
Taking Aim: AAPEX to offer weekly webinars in October
Las Vegas, Nevada – During the month of October, AAPEX will host weekly webinars to
APMA’s Advice: Securing manufacturing technology
Toronto, Ontario — As Canada’s automotive industry delves deeper into the digital age, cybersecurity has
Slow Recovery: DesRosiers analyzes COVID-19 impact on Canadian aftermarket
Toronto, Ontario — After exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian aftermarket, DesRosiers Automotive
Cash Cow: Ford to pay some suppliers early
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is helping some of its suppliers survive a cash crunch by
Plan for a ‘U’, Prepare for a ‘W’: APMA discusses industry restart
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian automotive supply chain leaders believe the industry should prepare for a
Repairer-Recycler Relations: Could COVID build a better bond?
Toronto, Ontario — Industry leaders are suggesting auto recyclers and collision repairers use this pivotal
Engines Ready: Unifor could restart production in early May
Toronto, Ontario — Unifor president Jerry Dias is “cautiously optimistic” that Canadian auto production plants
Tread Carefully: Doug Ford cautious about restart of auto industry
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario Premier Doug Ford doesn’t want the province’s automakers to resume production
Linamar Leads: Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz appointed to Ontario’s provincial COVID-19 task force
Toronto, Ontario — The government has appointed nine members of the new COVID-19 vaccine panel
Simplicity Soins d’Auto: Expansion of Simplicity Car Care into Quebec
Quebec, Gatineau – Simplicity Car Care has just launched its new French branded name, Simplicity
A-Ford-able EVs: Ford CEO pledges no ‘six-digit’ prices
Oakville, Ontario — Jim Farley, Ford CEO has stated he will not be releasing electric
Go Big, or Go Home: Halifax used EV dealership expansion
Charlottetown, P.E.I. — Halifax’s Jeff Farwell, CEO of All EV Canada, recently acquired the dealership
Plan with Progi: Charles Aubry details seven steps for improving internal ecosystem
Trois-Rivières, Quebec — Running a collision centre can be challenging—but ProgiPlanning has a solution. The
A Family Dynasty: APT Auto Parts — 40 years of Quality Service
Burnaby, British Columbia – The mid-70s saw the start of the Lebanese Civil War, which
Taking Aim: AAPEX to offer weekly webinars in October
Las Vegas, Nevada – During the month of October, AAPEX will host weekly webinars to
New Polyvance Tutorial: Fender Liner Flange Repair
Toronto, Ontario — Polyvance has released a new five-minute instructional video on its website and
Read Up: I-CAR introduces free virtual ADAS library
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR’s U.S. branch has created an online free library in order to
Poof Go the Premiums: Manitoba auto insurance rates to drop 8.8 percent
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba drivers are projected to see auto insurance premiums drop by an
Tesla Tick: CSN Golden Triangle Guelph gains Tesla certification
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Golden Triangle Guelph earned their Tesla approved autobody shop certification as
Ride the Bus: Lion Electric announces EV school bus deployment
Montréal, Québec — The Lion Electric Company has announced that it has been successful in
Information Incoming: IBIS announces its 2021 conference program
London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is delighted to announce its
Helping Hands: Collision Kings, Axalta and Rondex host Holiday Food Drive
Calgary, Alberta — As of May 2020, almost seven Canadians reported food insecurity, according to
Simple Plan: Simplicity Car Care opens new facility in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care announced Tuesday that the company has opened a
Snapchat Sellers: Could social media attract younger drivers to the market?
Toronto, Ontario — Snapchat has become a staple in many millennials and Generation Z lives
EV Deliveries: First All-Electric EV Star Cargo Plus delivered to the City of Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia – GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emissions
Advancing Polymer Repair: Polyvance introduces new Kenworth T880 hood repair kit
Rainsville, Alabama — Polyvance is announcing the immediate availability of its new Kenworth T880 hood
Student Skills: Loyalist and Durham College partner for new local training initiative
Belleville, Ontario — Loyalist and Durham College are partnering through the Ontario Tech University collaboration
New Polyvance Tutorial: Fender Liner Flange Repair
Toronto, Ontario — Polyvance has released a new five-minute instructional video on its website and
Read Up: I-CAR introduces free virtual ADAS library
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR’s U.S. branch has created an online free library in order to
SEMA360: Show organizer delivers virtual event details
Las Vegas, Nevada — An SEMA360 organizer on Wednesday announced that the virtual show will
Talking Telematics: How the process could alter first notice of loss
Toronto, Ontario — Telematics based FNOL (first notice of loss) will change the way the
CUSMA Conversation: American Industries’ webinar on CUSMA and auto industry
Toronto, Ontario– American Industries will be producing a free webinar on Sept. 24 presented by
Collision Counsel: Ronald M. Snyder on labour, layoffs and the pandemic
By Ronald M. Snyder The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses across the industry spectrum in
Steering Ahead: CCIF COVID-19 webinar series available now
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum’s (CCIF) COVID-19 two-part webinar series is now
Subsidy Stretched: Federal COVID-19 wage subsidy to last through August
Ottawa, Ontario — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for
In the Clouds: Betag takes training online
Toronto, Ontario — May 1, 2020 — Betag North America is now offering technicians, managers
Auto Auction: Major collection of luxury and classic vehicles announced
Elkhart, Indiana — Car collectors are delighted by the news that a judge has ordered a
Doubling Donations: PPG matching employee COVID-19 contributions
Toronto, Ontario — Coatings company PPG is doubling down on COVID-19 relief efforts by matching
Millions of Masks: GM Canada to make masks at idled Oshawa, Ont. plant
Toronto, Ontario — GM Canada announced Friday that it would be crafting face masks for
Local Inspiration: CARSTAR’s corporate donation inspired by generosity of member locations
Toronto, Ontario — Carstar’s corporate team will donate $10,000 to a Hamilton, Ontario healthcare foundation,
Teen Titan: Son of GM Forbes Collision manager crafts 2,000 ear guards for front line workers
Toronto, Ontario — Ray Lavoie, manager at GM Forbes Collision in Waterloo, Ont., says his
Photo Opportunity: Solera, collision community say industry will move toward photo estimation
Toronto, Ontario — Solera executives worldwide have predicted that the COVID-19 response has accelerated the
Smashed Windshield Saviour: London, Ont. recycler fixes damaged cars free-of-charge
London, Ontario — When Bill Wyatt heard several cars were damaged at a Sarnia retirement
SAAR Says: Saskatchewan shop survey reveals most repairers have laid-off employees during epidemic
Regina, Saskatchewan — A new survey from the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers has found
