TED Time: Rondex celebrates 50 years at Ted Greenwood Memorial Golf Tournament in Man.
Starbuck, Manitoba — Back after two years of COVID-19 lockdowns, the TED Group held its sixth Ted Greenwood Memorial Golf Tournament last Thursday, bringing together friends new and old for a day of golf and prizes. Starbuck, Man.’s Bridges Golf Course played host to this sixth edition of the annual tournament and saw attendees come […]
Undercover Racer: Paintsource to host unveiling of police drag car for P.A.C.E.R. program
Scarborough, Ontario — As much as we may not like to admit it, speed’s best companion is safety, and that is why the automotive suppliers at Paintsource have partnered up with the P.A.C.E.R. program to unveil a freshly painted police drag car live at their store, in August. The team at Paintsource will be hosting […]
Meetings in Monaco: Michael Macaluso on industry challenges and focus at Driven Brands
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) delegates gathered in Monaco last week–and Collision Repair mag caught all the action. While enjoying the luxury views of the Cote d’Azur, we chatted with Michael Macaluso, group president of Paint, collision and glass for Driven Brands, to hear what the company has been up to and […]
An Occasion for Calibration: Mitchell Diagnostics platform surpasses 30,000 ADAS calibrations
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell Diagnostics passed a significant milestone on Thursday, announcing that the company’s platform has been used to perform more than 30,000 dynamic and static calibrations. This announcement comes little over a year since the introduction of the MD-TS21 ADAS target calibration system, and according to the company’s press release, “demonstrates how advancements […]
Pumped Pricing: Higher taxes for used cars this year, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia – Budget reforms in British Columbia may impact the used vehicle market sooner than expected, according to a disgruntled official opposition critic. Starting Oct. 1, private vehicle sales will be taxed based on the vehicle’s reported purchase price and the average wholesale value. This tax will apply to the greater of the […]
Toyota Task Force: Toyota 4×4 Facebook group praised for aiding in snow storm relief
Toronto, Ontario — A new cult is giving Jeep owners a run for their money, as Toyota Canada announced that more than 100 Toyota 4×4 drivers on Vancouver Island came out to give rides to health care workers left stranded by a snow storm. When the island was hit with an uncommonly severe snowfall in […]
Can You Believe This?! December 24, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this special Christmas edition of Collision Repair mag’s Can You Believe This, discover a new way to generate seasonal sales on Jeeps; find Santa’s secret backup ride; Clark Griswold strikes again and much more holiday fun!
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 […]
Talks in Turkey: IBIS to host free event next week
Ankara, Turkey — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) will be hosting IBISConnect Turkey next week free of charge. Held Wednesday, October 6, the event will focus on recovery in the post-pandemic era, according to the event agenda. “In 2020 the business world was suddenly thrown into turmoil beyond anyone’s imagination,” wrote IBIS in its […]
The Multi-Brand Band: asTech supports industry statement on use of multi-brand scan tools
Toronto, Ontario — asTech announced its support for the use of multi-brand scan tools in the automotive aftermarket on Thursday, following a position statement on the matter released by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association. “We stand behind these organizations who play an important role in […]
