Eco-Friendly Event: Simplicity Car Care to host annual Growth Conference in Sept.
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care is headed to Niagara Falls this Sept. 15 and 16 as the network hosts its 2023 Growth Conference. The two-day event will feature presentations from industry representatives and speakers internationally recognized. Speakers like Author and past V.P of Disney Magic Kingdom, Dan Cockerell; Sharon Romalho, Past V.P of HR […]
Awarding Ancaster: A conversation with CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year, Joe Saputo
Montreal, Quebec — CARSTAR Ancaster is this year’s CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year, Driven Brands announced at last week’s Canadian conference in Montreal. Joe Saputo, who owns and operates CARSTAR Ancaster, accepted the award at the event’s prom night-themed awards night. CARSTAR Ancaster has a long history with its franchising brand; Joe’s father, Sam Saputo, […]
Appraisal Assistant: Solera unveils ‘Intelligent Triage’ FNOL appraisal system
Toronto, Ontario — With the launch of Solera’s Intelligent Triage platform, estimating has never been so easy, and the company says it is prepared to revolutionize the first notice of loss (FNOL) process with this new browser-based software. Solera says this new piece of software allows for fast and accurate damage appraisals that can assess […]
Trips for Tropicana: Pre-apprenticeship autobody students visit Canadian Collision Repair Academy
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, Tropicana Community Services brought its class of 17 pre-apprenticeship auto body students to the Canadian Welding Bureau’s newly opened Canadian Collision Repair Academy, which the organization created in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Canada and several suppliers, distributors and industry supporters. Students started the day with a brief presentation before […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla launches new incentive program; Rivian questioned by shareholders
Toronto, Ontario —This week, we look into the effect of Tesla’s new global incentive program (available in Canada!) while Rivian celebrates success despite hefty accusations. Tesla’a latest move in the EV price war Tesla has launched a new incentive program allowing customers across the globe to get extra incentives through referrals from their pals. The […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla set to report record deliveries; Uber insiders selling shares
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, we cover analysts’ predictions for Tesla’s Q2 delivery numbers and an Uber insider’s recent decision to sell their shares. Tesla tops last quarter Tesla is set to report a record number of vehicle deliveries for Q2, following a boom in EV-maker discounts and other incentives to boost electric […]
Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August
Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada. As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]
Unleashing Potential: Tropicana to host 2023 class field trip at Canadian Collison Repair Academy
Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Community Services is bringing students from its Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Pre-Apprenticeship program to the Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) for their annual class field trip, a rep from the organization told Collision Repair. On July 11, Tropicana will bring 20 students to the CCRA, located within the CWB […]
Grand Finale: Fix Network concludes Canadian regional conference tour
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Fix Network team wrapped up its regional conference meeting series last week with a grand event for its maritime partners in Halifax, N.S. Atlantic franchisees gathered at Alexander Keith’s brewery last Wednesday evening for a Mix ‘n’ Mingle networking event, followed by speaker presentations and breakout sessions on Thursday. “Mark […]
Can You Believe This?! Special guests at the Canadian GP; ultra-oversized loads and much more
Toronto, Ontario — In this Can You Believe This?! we’re bringing you the worst dog owners of the week; cautionary tales in reverse; special guests at the Canadian Grand Prix and much more.
