Soklis in the Spotlight: Cox Automotive Canada President Maria Soklis named in Business Women of the Year Awards by CEO Today Magazine
Toronto, Ontario — Maria Soklis, Cox Automotive Canada and Brazil President, was named in CEO Today Magazine’s Business Women of the Year Awards. Since being named president of Cox Automotive Canada in 2015, Soklis has led the organization to become one of Cox Automotive’s leading international markets and has significantly grown the business through the […]
EV Apprehension: New survey says there are still many barriers preventing Canadians from adopting EVs, which could be worrisome for automotive industry
Toronto, Ontario — Across Canada, collision repair facilities and automakers have been preparing for the future: electric vehicles. Trying to stay ahead of the electric curve, many shops have obtained EV certifications, invested in new equipment and training. While, automakers have been pumping out electric vehicles left, right and center—with more than 130 new EVs […]
Boyd Board: Robert Espey elected as director of Boyd Group Services
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services Inc., announced the election of Robert Espey to its Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting and Special Meeting held on May 12, 2021. With years of experience under his belt, Espey will serve as the director of the Boyd Group Services. Robert (Bob) Espey was appointed president and […]
‘Unlimited Possibilities Ahead’: OpenRoad Auto Group wins Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for the ninth year in a row
Richmond, British Columbia — OpenRoad Auto Group was listed among Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2021 for the ninth year in a row and earned a top spot within the Platinum Club designation. The 2021 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million demonstrating […]
To Each Their Own: MPI makes compensation agreements directly with Manitoba body shops, automotive associations displeased
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Fall, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and two automotive associations entered into negotiations to discuss compensation increases. However, after many months of negotiations, MPI determined that negotiations with the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA) and the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) could no longer proceed. And it exercised its right to terminate the industry […]
Hindsight is 2020: DesRosiers announces top 10 best selling cars of 2020
Richmond Hill, Ontario — No one can deny that 2020 was a year of upset and volatility in the automotive market. The month of April saw a decline of 75 percent, the truck market approached 80 per cent share, and September was–for the first time in Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) history–the best-selling month of the […]
Toronto Turf War: Two tow trucks hit with gunfire in North York
Toronto, Ontario — Who would have thought that towing would be such a dangerous career choice? As the GTA continues fighting a two-year tow truck turf war, Police investigate two separate shootings involving two tow trucks near highway 401 in North York Wednesday night. Police have said that several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in […]
Secure Your Spot: CCIF Toronto virtual experience just three weeks away
Toronto, Ontario — Join CCIF on Feb. 3 and 4, 2021 to gain industry insights from collision repair experts during the organization’s second official virtual experience. “Attendees will have text, audio, and video networking opportunities, join conferences and workshops, ask questions to speakers and sponsors, and learn about exhibitor products and services all from the […]
Extensive Experience: RS Finishing Systems names Tyler Zacher-King distributor for Ontario
Aurora, Ontario — RS Finishing Systems Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Tyler Zacher-King from Motivated Reps Agency as their official representative for the province of Ontario. RS Finishing Systems is the official Canadian importer and distributor of Uno-Liner Systems, which manufactures high-quality frame straightening and repair equipment. “Tyler brings with him more […]
AutoTech Symposium talks future industry trends
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 4, 2018 — The AutoTech Symposium, a major forum on the future of the automotive industry featuring many representatives from major Ontario’s leading automotive tech companies will take place in Waterloo next Wednesday. The Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research and the Waterloo EDC are hosting the event to discuss […]
