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Fix Auto franchisees, staff bring nationwide support to Alberta wildfire victims

Large flames and heavy smoke surrounded a congested Highway 63 South as residents evacuated from Fort McMurray in early May. Fix Auto franchisees and staff across Canada have stepped up to donate to the Red Cross' Alberta Fires Appeal.

Calgary, Alberta — June 8, 2016 — The expression is “one good turn deserves another,” and sometimes that’s exactly how it plays out. Peter Polito, General Manager of Fix Auto Western Canada, has announced that one franchisee’s generosity and challenge has snowballed into over $20,000 in donations to the Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. “We […]

NACE reveals details for OEM training sessions

Major OEMs have committed training resources to NACE, including vehicle-specific training on (clockwise, from top left) the Cadillac CT6, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty and the 2017 Audi Q7 Hybrid.

North Richland Hills, Texas — June 8, 2016 — The veil has at last been lifted. NACE has released details for the OEM training sessions that will take place at NACE 2016. This year’s event is set for August 9 to 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center and promises to feature record involvement and expanded […]

Boyd continues aggressive growth strategy with latest acquisition

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Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 8, 2016 — The Boyd Group has opened another collision repair centre, this time in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The facility previously operated as part of the Seelye Ford car dealership. Kevin Hopp has managed the collision centre for the last two years and will continue in this role under Boyd. The new […]

IHS Automotive expects 21 million self-driving cars by 2035

Autonomous vehicles have come a long way since Google started testing its prototypes on California's roads. IHS Automotive expects them to go much further over the next 20 years.

Southfield, Michigan — June 8, 2016 — There may be as many as 21 million autonomous vehicles on the road in less than 20 years, according to the latest forecast from IHS Automotive. This is a substantial increase from previous estimates. A statement from IHS Automotive says the forecast is influenced by recent investments in […]

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