Gettin’ Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver less than two weeks out, workshop space limited
Vancouver, British Columbia — We’re only two weeks out from the start of CCIF Vancouver and the time to buy your tickets is quickly running out, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot at this year’s show, which is set to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport […]
A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says
Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]
Tom’s Talk: Tom Bissonnette to be featured on ‘Lessons I’ve Learned’ business panel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Avid readers of Tom Bissonnette’s regular Collision Repair columns will be interested to know that the director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and former owner of Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body will be part of a panel presented by KPMG Canada, slated for Oct. 4. “Lessons I’ve Learned” is an […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla taps Ont. Ministry of Mines rep for supply chain efforts; Rivian prepares for Canadian marketplace
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla taps an Ontario government official for its supply chain efforts; Rivian plants and suggestive job posting and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses potential critical mineral opportunities with South Korea’s president. Tesla taps into Ontario Tesla has hired an Ontario government official to focus on the company’s […]
Happy Anniversary, Maritime Auto: Andrew MacDonald, owner, on celebrating 90 years of operation
Debert, Nova Scotia — Maritime Auto Parts is celebrating a very special anniversary this year as the company marks 90 years in operation. Maritime Auto Parts first opened its doors in 1932–smack in the middle of the Great Depression. The business was owned, at that time, by Ray Fillmore, who sold an array of Model Ts, […]
To Scale: Average aftermarket service visit $150 cheaper than dealership, says J.D. Power report
Ottawa, Ontario — Auto service at the dealership may be pricier than the aftermarket counterpart, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Canada Customer Service Index–but that didn’t stop the segment from capturing more than half of industry revenue this year. According to J.D. Power’s long-term study dealership-based service centres accounted for 47 percent of all service […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision opens in southeast Calgary
Calgary, Alberta – On Aug 30, ProColor Collision announced a new location in southeast Calgary, the latest in the company’s network of independently owned and operated repair centres. Located in the Douglasdale community, ProColor Collision Calgary Southeast is an advanced collision repair facility with experienced journeyman autobody technicians and autobody painters wielding the latest paint […]
Tuesday Ticker: Volkswagen to source battery materials from Canada; Rivian cancels R1T Explore model
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s automotive economics news: Volkswagen makes plans on an agreement to source nickel, cobalt and other raw materials from Canadian soil; Ford announces plans to cut 3,000 employees and Rivian cancels the entry-level version of its R1T truck. Volkswagen goes metal Volkswagen has sealed an agreement with Canada that will […]
Welcomes of the Week: Simplicity Car Care Country Hills
Country Hills, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care is excited to announce the opening of its latest franchisee location in Country Hills, Alberta. Simplicity Car Care Country Hills franchise owners Arik Hasson and Luis Andre first met in June of 2020. They began discussing the idea of partnering and opening a Simplicity Car Care location together […]
Safer and Sounder: Newer car designs reduce collision female fatalities to 2.5 percent, says NHTSA study
Toronto, Ontario – A new NHTSA report suggests that improvements in vehicle safety standards and safety equipment has reduced the disparity between female and male fatalities during collisions from 18.3 percent to 6.3 percent, comparing model years 1960-2009 to 2010-2020. Notably, vehicles with model years 2015-2020 had the lowest difference at 2.9 percent. According to […]
