Subaru Celebrations: Subaru achieves production of 20 million all-wheel-drive vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru achieved an impressive milestone this summer, by producing more than 20 million units of its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. The milestone was achieved in the 49th year since the company introduced the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van, Japan’s first mass-produced AWD passenger car, in September 1972. AWD models currently account for […]
Super Sustainability: BASF Canada recognized for its sustainability leadership under CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program
Mississauga, Ontario – BASF has been recognized by CN, a transportation industry leader and trade-enabler, for its sustainability practices in Canada. The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program celebrates CN’s customers and supply chain partners who are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and being part of the climate solution, building a more sustainable future. “We are […]
Composites to Coatings: Composites Canada expands into specialty coatings with the purchases The Paint Company
Brantford, Ontario — Ontario-based Composites Canada expands into the specialty coatings division with the acquisition of The Paint Company, a U.S. based business, which specializes in painting and coatings projects. As of July 7, 2021, Composites Canada is running a high-end specialty coatings division from an additional production and shipping facility located in Brantford, Ontario. “With products […]
Glass Gains: Uniban celebrates opening of eight facilities in the first half of 2021
Hamilton, Ontario – Uniban, a company that specializes in automotive glass repair, replacement and calibration, celebrated the opening of eight facilities across Canada in the first half of 2021. Uniban, home to best-in-class automotive glass repair and replacement brands like UniglassPlus, VitroPlus, Go! Glass and Docteur du Pare-Brise, have also expanded their services to include […]
All for Atlantic: All EV Canada announces four new Maritime locations following Steele’s acquisition
Halifax, Nova Scotia — All EV Canada by Steele Auto Group recently announced the opening of four new locations in Atlantic Canada. The new locations will be situated in Corner Brook, St. John’s, Fredericton and Halifax — all are expected to open by September 2021. “We are excited to announce the opening of four new […]
Sullivan Takes Sales: AkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan appointed as U.S. sales director
Troy, Michigan — AkzoNobel announced that Michelle Sullivan has been appointed as the sales director of its Vehicle Refinish department for the eastern region of the U.S, beginning Aug. 1. In her new role, Sullivan is responsible for leading sales efforts across all Vehicle Refinish segments in the East region and is part of the […]
Sharing is Caring: Car share service kicks off service in Victoria just in time for the long weekend
Victoria, B.C. — Just in time for the long weekend, Evo Car Share is introducing its fleet of 80 sustainable vehicles to Victoria, B.C. with the launch of Evo Victoria, beginning Aug. 1. As the province’s restart plan continues to strive towards bringing people back together, Evo, created by parent company BCAA is providing an […]
Who Goofed the Gas: Southern Alberta gas station mixes up gas and diesel
Langdon, Alberta — This week, some drivers in Alberta were met with not-so-nice surprise after a gas station served them diesel, instead of what they were expecting: gas. Gas Plus in Langdon, Alberta, told CBC News on Thursday that their diesel and gas tanks were accidentally filled with the wrong fuel for three days straight. […]
High Roller: Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with three counts of fraud
Manhattan, New York — Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman of electric car-maker Nikola, was charged with three counts of fraud for lying about “nearly all aspects of the business” to persuade investors into buying shares, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan charged Milton with two counts of […]
Spanish Acquisition: Fix Network World launches six Spain locations
Blainville, Quebec — Fix Network World has reaffirmed the importance of the Spanish market by announcing the launch of the first six Fix Auto-NOVUS Glass locations across the country. The six new locations – Barcelona North, Arganda del Rey, Leganes, Madrid Este, Coslada and Guadalajara – are the first of many locations that Fix Network […]
