Tuesday Ticker: Driven Brands celebrates two years on Nasdaq; Tesla cuts prices globally
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Driven Brands celebrates two years since going public with a guest appearance At Nasdaq and Tesla drops its Canadian prices again. Two years public Driven Brands celebrated two years since it first went public in a big way, with group president and executive vice president of paint, collision and glass […]
A Spectacular SEMA: Check out Collision Repair’s SEMA 2022 yearbook
Las Vegas, Nevada — Another SEMA Show has come and gone—but, oh, was it a triumphant one. The 2022 SEMA Show welcomed more than 1,900 exhibitors and 60,000 buyers—and the Canadian collision industry was certainly well represented. Events from North American paint and equipment suppliers and the annual AIA Canada Night kept Canadians in close […]
Canadian Connection: GMC Hummer EV undergoes cold-weather testing in northern Ontario
Kapuskasing, Ontario — The GMC Hummer EV will come with a tiny piece of Canada, as the vehicle’s cold-weather performance is being tested in northern Ontario. General Motors released a video of the upcoming electric Hummer in late March, wherein a white version of the pickup traversing snow-covered grounds in negative 32-degree weather. Approximately 800 […]
Tuesday Ticker: December 28, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — As we close out 2021, this week’s Tuesday Ticker is all about the top six automotive industry stocks to turn your eyes to—or avoid at all costs—in 2022. Check out Collision Repair’s list of stocks to watch below! Tesla Seems like a duh, right? Tesla has reached all-time heights in 2021, […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN welcomes six facilities to close out 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, CSN announced it has welcomed six new locations to its Canadian network over recent months, closing out 2021 with 221 Canadian locations to its name. The new CSN Collision Centres added are: CSN Dawson Creek in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Owner: Lift Auto Group CSN MGI Collision in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Owners: […]
Big Picture Coatings: PPG launches training courses for commercial vehicle paint techs
Strongsville, Ohio — PPG has launched online training for commercial vehicle paint technicians, according to a press release from the coatings company. Part of the PPG Knowledge College fold, the new courses include product overviews, spray session instructions, and tips and tricks for achieving the best possible finish. “The PPG Knowledge College system represents a […]
Steering the Way: Applications open for CCIF Steering Committee, seeking OEM and OE dealers
Ottawa, Ontario — It’s that time of year again: the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has opened applications for its 2022 Steering Committee. Applications for the 2022 CCIF Steering Committee are now open for OEM and OE dealers. CCIF’s Steering Committee members should be decision-makers in their respective organizations; have extensive industry experience; be good […]
Tuesday Ticker: June 8, 2021
Tuesday Ticker: June 8, 2021 Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Advanced Auto Parts marks a record-breaking Q1; Canadians prepare their summer road trip plans and Tesla marks a million Cybertruck reservations. Advanced advances Advanced Auto Parts has marked a record-breaking quarter with net sales increased 23.4 percent to US$3.3 billion and 24.7 […]
