The Autonomous Report: Atlanta tests self-driving bus route
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 17, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, self-driving buses rollout in Atlanta, a big test for driverless pizza delivery, why Alphabet’s first autonomous vehicles (AVs) may be trucks and much, much more! – Domino’s Pizza and Ford are teaming up to research the reactions people will have […]
Kaz and Jerry Grudzien open second Fix Auto location
Leduc, Alberta — September 14, 2017 — Kazimierz (Kaz) Grudzien and his son Jerry have joined the ranks of the multi-store operators (MSOs) with the opening of their new facility, Fix Auto Leduc. Leduc is a growing city approximately 35 kilometres south of Edmonton. The Grudziens joined Fix Auto in 2013 with their first store, […]
Speak Up: How will you be impacted by proposed tax changes?
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — September 13, 2017 — Changes may be coming to federal business taxes, and Collision Repair magazine wants to know what you think about them. In brief, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has proposed three changes to taxation that will impact small businesses. You can participate in our survey regarding […]
Mitchell’s latest trends report looks at artificial intelligence tech
San Diego, California — September 12, 2017 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the third quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives share insights on how combining artificial intelligence and augmented reality can lead to new opportunities, how “smart” technology is impacting auto claims workflows, and how insurers combine data […]
Jose Costa steps down as Group President for Driven Brands
By CRM Staff Charlotte, North Carolina — August 25, 2017 — Jose Costa has officially stepped down from his position as Group President for the Paint & Collision division of Driven Brands. The company’s Paint & Collision division owns CARSTAR, Maaco and Drive N Style. “Jose has left to pursue other opportunities,” said Debby Robinson, […]
Budds’ Collision hosts Coyote Group
By Mike Davey Oakville, Ontario — August 23, 2017 — Shop owners from across North America were recently treated to a tour of Budds’ Collision in Oakville, Ontario. About 50 repair professionals representing nearly 100 collision centres took part in the tour of the facility, which has a reputation as one of this country’s most […]
Canada’s autobody competitor demonstrates her skills for Member of Parliament
Montreal, Quebec — August 17, 2017 — Vyolaine Dujmovic, Canada’s autobody competitor at the upcoming WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi, recently got a chance to show off her skills for her Member of Parliament, Hélène Laverdière. Dujmovic is employed with Fix Auto Henri Bourassa. In just a few weeks, WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 member Ashley […]
Sam Piercey Foundation awards initial bursaries
Oakville, Ontario — August 17, 2017 — Skills Canada is pleased to announce that the Sam Piercey Foundation has agreed to award financial assistance to each of the four winners of the 2017 National Skills Competitions for automotive paint and body repairs. The winners of the Sam Piercey Foundation’s first annual bursaries are as follows: […]
Latest issue of Collision Repair looks at the international perspective
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — August 14, 2017 — The latest issue of Collision Repair magazine is now available in digital release! This issue’s cover story looks at Leamington Collision in Canada’s scenic south. Learn how the founding family, the Georges, have built their business by serving both high-end and blue collar customers near […]
The Autonomous Report: Proliferation of advanced systems may make drivers worse
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 13, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look into the unexpected high costs of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the deleterious effect of automation on driving skills, a self-driving “hoax” turns out to be a research project in disguise and much, much more! – One reason not to […]
