PDR Progression: Dented Canada to administer Vale PDR certification in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Dented Canada has announced that it has finalized an agreement with Vale Training Solutions, which will allow the company to administer the Vale PDR Certification Program throughout Canada. Jeff Morrison, president of Dented, says that this certification program is “a step forward in the industry.” He says this certification will allow the consumer […]
In Memoriam: Sheldon Ronald “Joe” Blenkhorn 1938-2020
Truro, Nova Scotia — At age 82, Sheldon “Joe” Blenkhorn, the founder of Blenkhorn’s Auto Recyclers and a longtime ARAAC supporter died on August 11, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Sheldon was a longtime supporter of the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) and one of the founders of the […]
Standalone Brand: Hyundai turns IONIQ into EV brand, and announces three new models
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai is officially turning IONIQ into a standalone brand dedicated to future electric vehicles. IONIQ became the world’s first automobile to offer a choice of three electrified powertrain options: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric all within a single body. To celebrate this the London Eye was turned into a giant letter […]
Let’s Par-Tee: Golfers from more than 30 states and Canada participate in CREFs virtual fundraiser
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) held their first virtual golf fundraiser on July 25. After the original annual golf fundraiser was cancelled due to COVID-19, participants from more than 30 states and Canada participated in the online fundraiser—golfing 18 holes from their homes using the TopGolf game. The registration fee was $25 […]
Introduction to Lean: Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announces next webinar, featuring Rich Altieri
Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announces the next installment in the free Elite Webinar Series, entitled Introduction to Lean. The webinar featuring Rich Altieri, founder of Auto Body Management Solutions and associate mentor at Elite Body Shop Solutions, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. CDT. In this […]
