Cœurs et esprits: France passes law mandating eco-positive messaging in car ads
Paris, France — A new French law is taking a similar tack to modern tobacco and alcohol messaging, mandating that automakers include disclaimers that mention the environmental benefits of cycling, carpooling and public transit. As of March 1, all ads from car companies will be required to include one of the following phrases: “For short […]
Civic Society: Honda Civic best-selling car in Canada for 24th consecutive year
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repairers might as well start tattooing Honda Civic repair procedures all over their bodies because that car is not going anywhere any time soon as the OEM announced Friday that the flagship model is a best-seller in Canada for the twenty-fourth year running. Honda says that they managed to move 43,556 […]
Party for a Planner: SEMA President and CEO to retire at end of January
Toronto, Ontario — Chris Kersting, a man who quite literally brought the auto industry together for more than 30 years of his career, will retire at the end of January. Kersting took over as CEO of SEMA in 2002 and is known for being instrumental in launching SEMA Data Co-op, the SEMA Garage and Emissions […]
Holiday Plans: Drivers opting for shorter, more frequent road trips, Hankook survey says
Toronto, Ontario — A new survey from Hankook Tire shows that drivers are trying to stretch their gas money as far as it will go, reporting that people are commuting less, but embarking on far more road trips than before. The company surveyed U.S. drivers ahead of the holidays to gauge how their driving habits […]
Talking Equity: Hyundai Canada donates $500K to BIPOC programming for Kid’s Help Phone
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada is continuing on as a leader of social change in the Canadian auto industry, as the OEM just announced a $500,000 donation over the next two years to aid Kid’s Help Phone in developing programs for Black and Indigenous youth. Hyundai Canada’s donation will support Kids Help Phone’s Indigenous Youth […]
Savard in Charge: Belron Canada names Michel Savard CEO, replacing Ralph Hosker after 20 years
Montreal, Quebec — Belron Canada has named Michel Savard as the new CEO of the company, replacing Ralph Hosker after 20 years in the position. The company made the announcement on Wednesday in a press release, saying that with this change Hosker plans to return to the U.K. to retire while Savard will become effective […]
Celeb Co-Pilots: Waze’s ‘Year in Rear View’ reveals Canadian drivers’ deepest desires
Toronto, Ontario — If Canadian drivers can agree on one thing, apparently it’s that carpooling to the mall with Adele would be pretty cool. This is just one of many enlightening insights gleaned from Waze’s “Year in Rear View” survey which asked drivers to respond with their reasons for driving this year, how they interact […]
1Collision, Many Shops: 1Collision enters Texas, N.Y. markets, opens 9th Minn. shop
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres’ partner south of the border, 1Collision, announced its entrance into the Texas and New York markets on Monday, while also closing the deal on the acquisition of their ninth collision facility in the state of Minnesota. This move by 1Collision sees the company taking its first steps into Texas […]
Full Price: Tesla Model 3 no longer eligible for federal EV incentives
Ottawa, Ontario — A recent price increase on the Tesla Model 3 has caused the popular EV to lose eligibility for purchasing incentives in Canada, according to a notice posted by Transport Canada. Tesla is currently listing its Model 3 at $59,990 on its website, far surpassing the $45,000 benchmark to be eligible for the […]
Grande Plans: Big Rig Collision expands business to Calgary, Las Vegas following merger
Grande Prairie, Alberta — A Grande Prairie collision company is making a go of it in the big cities, as Big Rig Collision announced the acquisition of BRC Group in Calgary and BRC Coach and Transit in Las Vegas, Nev. President of Big Rig Collision Kenton Schultz spoke to why he felt now was the […]
