Fantastique Fix: Network hosts annual conference in Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec — Fix Network hosted its annual Network Conference last week, where company franchisees, industry stakeholders and Fix executives gathered in Quebec City for two days of speaker sessions, a trade show, networking activities and a semi-formal gala. The event kicked off on Thursday afternoon with an opening address from the newly-named President […]
SprayMax SEMA Plans: Company to reveal new UV system at SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — During SEMA 2022, SprayMax plans to showcase its “productivity and profitability-building” 1K and 2K aerosol lines, in addition to a brand-new UV System, the company announced earlier this week. The new UV system is said to allow typical repairs to be completed in less than half the time of traditional refinishing procedures, […]
Restructured Resources: CARSTAR Canada announces new organizational structure, executive promotions
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR has announced a new organizational structure for its Canadian business. CARSTAR said its team is investing heavily in resources to ensure the path forward is forged with data-backed decisions and subject matter experts who understand the landscape. The new organizational structure will include four key departments: strategy and analytics, claims services, […]
Disproportionate Declines: Female apprentices were more affected by pandemic barriers than males, says CAF report
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has unveiled its results report for 2022, where it suggests that female apprentices were more affected by the barriers imposed by the pandemic compared to male counterparts. “The decline in female apprentices was proportionately larger than that of male apprentices for both new registrations and completions,” wrote […]
Trail of Fire: Kia adds Sportage, Sorento models to tow hitch fire risk recall
Washington, D.C., United States — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced another Kia recall, in addition to the Telluride recall issued by the automaker last month. A further 70,000 models–this time of the Kia Sportage and Sorento varieties–have been added to the recall, prompted by dozens of reports of the models […]
Can You Believe This?! September 30, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — It’s Friday! Which means there’s a new Collision Repair Can You Believe This?! clip out! Start your day off right with this video full of all things weird and wacky.
EV/AV Report: Apple’s patent in debris-detecting windshields; Uber CEO says go electric or get off platform
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, check out Apple’s patent plans for debris-detecting windshields; see Uber’s recently-unveiled plan for electrifying its fleet and witness government officials drinking straight from tailpipes. Through Apple’s eyes The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently published a patent application from Apple, wherein the tech giant […]
Sparring at SEMA: Industry’s Frank Terlep reaches semi-finals in 2022 Launch Pad Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada – Five nominees have been selected to advance in the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition. The best pitch, decided at the SEMA Show, will win a grand prize package valued at $92,000. Of the five innovators, one is a fellow collision repairer – Frank Terlep, co-founder of Auto Techcelerators LLC and self-described […]
Got it Covered: BASF announces new e-coat research centre
Münster-Hiltrup, Germany –BASF has inaugurated a new research centre at its German headquarters, where the coatings company will investigate the use of e-coat to “simulate [its] customers’ processes and paint systems” to paint pre-treated original parts like doors, fenders and hoods. The electrophoretic or cathodic dip coat (e-coat) process protects the surfaces, edges and cavities […]
Confusing Crossing: Ontario gets its first diverging diamond interchange
Toronto, Ontario — Remember the first time you came across a roundabout? In all likelihood, you encountered a driver staring blankly ahead, wondering what their next move is. Drivers who frequent the Niagara region are sure to encounter such scenarios, with a new diverging diamond interchange located at the Glendale Ave. and Queen Elizabeth Way […]
