Vancouver receives six EV charging stations
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario –- February 12, 2019 –- Vancouver will be receiving six new electric vehicle charging stations, as apart of Canada’s initiative towards a low-carbon future. Through the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, the Government of Canada is investing $182.5 million to support the establishment of coast-to-coast charging stations for electric vehicles. Last […]
CCIF touches down in Vancouver
By Jordan Arseneault Toronto, Ontario — October 2, 2018 — In late September, repairers from across Canada came together in Vancouver for the latest Canadian Collision Industry Forum. With an array of presentations covering every aspect of the collision industry today, even the most controversial topics were up for debate—especially during the two-part panel discussion on […]
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Vancouver: Mercedes-Benz sells four dealerships
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 18, 2018 — In the past four years, Mercedes-Benz has been doing something uncharacteristic in the world of luxury car makers – selling off massive amounts of corporately owned dealerships around the world. Recently, this trend has migrated to Canadian shores. Since 2014, Mercedes-Benz has sold off 63 […]
The Autonomous Report: Tesla’s Autopilot crashes again, cheap LIDAR is on the way and truckers may be in trouble
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 2, 2016 — This week in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space we look into another Tesla Autopilot crash, cheaper versions of light-sensing LIDAR are coming to market and tech entrepreneurs in Seattle and Vancouver want to link their cities with a driverless road. – Another Tesla has crashed […]
CCIF Vancouver puts the spotlight on scanning, accreditation and training
Vancouver, British Columbia — October 2, 2016 — Scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs took centre stage at the latest meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF). The meeting, the last scheduled for 2016, drew over 300 stakeholders to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. CCIF Vancouver got underway with a welcome reception on […]
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CSN Collision Centres puts the focus on performance at 2016 conference
Vancouver, British Columbia — September 25, 2016 — The message at CSN Collision Centres’ latest annual conference was clear: performance drives the business. The conference took place at Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC, with the theme of “Performance Driven.” It was a theme that was reinforced and discussed in-depth over the course of the event. […]
CCIF reveals speakers for Vancouver meeting
Ottawa, Ontario — August 29, 2016 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will take place September 29 to 30 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. Industry experts will share insight into the latest collision repair industry trends including diagnostic scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs. The Vancouver meeting […]
Brigitte Pesant joins AIA Canada as Director of Collision Programs
Ottawa, Ontario — August 22, 2016 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has announced changes to its management. Leanne Jefferies, who has served for three years as AIA Canada’s Director of Collision Programs with responsibility for the management of CCIF, will be leaving AIA Canada at the end of August 2016. AIA Canada manages […]
