Majority of midsize SUVs headlights rated ‘marginal’ or ‘poor’
Arlington, Virginia — June 22, 2017 — The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released results that indicate headlights are improving overall, but many are still not performing adequately. The latest tests conducted by IIHS focused on midsize SUVs. This is the fourth group of vehicles IIHS has evaluated since launching headlight ratings […]
360 Fabrication to carry House of Kolor products
Abbotsford, British Columbia — June 22, 2017 — In the custom automotive world, there is likely no bigger brand than the legendary House of Kolor. The company, founded in 1956 by Jon Kosmoski, is often held up as the pinnacle of automotive paint for collectors. Equally as legendary is House of Kolor’s rigorous vetting process, which […]
CARSTAR and Axalta raises $4,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Hamilton, Ontario – June 23, 2017 — Axalta and CARSTAR joined together to host its first ever Nine and Dine, an event that includes nine holes of golf and a dinner. Nine and Dine took place at Southbrook Golf and Country Club in Hamilton, Ontario. CARSTAR is celebrating its 20 anniversary of partnership with Cystic Fibrosis […]
Friday Fun: Watch out for deer; the dirty secret behind EV batteries
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 22, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun, we look at a warning on deer, BASF’s prediction on the most popular vehicle colours of the coming years, a whitepaper on new car materials, the truth about electric cars and much, much more! – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation […]
Insurance professionals get an inside view at Toyota event
By Mike Davey Cambridge, Ontario — June 22, 2017 — Scanning, calibration and strict adherence to OEM procedures are of extreme importance to modern collision repair processes, but the message is still making its way from the OEMs to the insurance industry. An event hosted by Toyota Canada at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) in Cambridge, […]
CARSTAR Nine and Dine 2017
Day With Toyota 2017
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Registration opens for 74th Annual ARA Convention and Exposition
Manassas, Virginia — June 21, 2017 — Registration is now open for the 74th Annual ARA Convention and Exposition taking place November 1 to 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. A statement from ARA says this year’s event is expected to draw auto recyclers and vendors from around the world. The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is […]
OARA creates community through scholarship program
By Josh White London, Ontario — June 22, 2017 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has chosen 23 recipients for its annual scholarship program. Since 2010, OARA has provided scholarships for individuals planning on pursuing a full-time post-secondary education program. The program has offered financial aid for hundreds of students over its eight years, […]
ARPAC launches 3RV initiative to support investment
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec — June 22, 2017 — ARPAC, Quebec’s provincial auto recycling association, has announced a new initiative to support the ongoing investments required to reduce the environmental footprint of end-of-life vehicles. The initiative takes the form of a small surcharge added to all invoices at the association’s 34 member facilities. The charges are […]
