Carrossier ProColor opens new training centre
Laval, Quebec — February 8, 2017 — The Carrossier ProColor network has announced the opening of a dedicated training centre to meet the growing need for training in the collision repair sector. While the new centre will be used primarily for training staff employed with Carrossier ProColor locations, the network says it will also open […]
Laurence Vivet-Ract to present on high level investments at IBIS 2017
London, United Kingdom — February 8, 2017 — Laurence Vivet-Ract, CEO of Southern Europe for Innovation Group, has joined the speaker line-up for the IBIS Global Summit 2017, taking place June 12 to 14 at the Meliá Castilla in Madrid. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for IBIS. Innovation Group became part […]
PPG announces launch of XI colour matching line
Mississauga, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — PPG has announced the development of several advances in its array of software and hardware colour tools. Specifics are still under wraps, but Denise Lu, PPG’s Global Marketing Director, has dropped some hints. “We have been working on critical initiatives that will elevate our colour tools to a […]
AutoShow concept cars hint at future design trends
Toronto, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — Concept cars don’t usually make it into production, but they frequently provide hints as to the features and designs we’ll eventually see rolling down the road. The Canadian International AutoShow will feature a total of 16 concept cars, ranging from high-speed performance vehicles to SUVs intended for daily […]
IIHS: Two all-electric cars fall short in crash tests
Arlington, Virginia — February 7, 2017 — The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted tests on two all-electric models: the Tesla Model S and the BMW i3. Neither vehicle qualified for the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick award. David Zuby is Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer for IIHS. He believes […]
