SEMA Spectacle: SEMA360 event kicks-off Monday
Las Vegas, Nevada – SEMA kicked off its first-ever fully-online tradeshow, SEMA360, on Monday, playing host to more than 650 virtual exhibitors from around the auto aftermarket industry. The annual event is typically held during the first week of November in Las Vegas, however, given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEMA organizers elected […]
Pre-SEMA Plans: Rexall Laboratories and Chemicals makes its SEMA debut
Las Vegas, Nevada — This year Rexall Laboratories and Chemicals will make its SEMA debut at the SEMA360 virtual show. Company president Ryan Rahbar is excited to introduce Rexall’s newest product, Spray X, which has been approved by Health Canada Disinfectants for use against COVID-19. Rahbar said that when Spray X was introduced to the […]
EV/AV Report: November 2, 2020
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, J.D. Power reports improved consumer behaviours toward electric vehicles, Tesla announces a plan to step up service for its EV owners and an international task force makes way with Megawatt charging capabilities for semi-trucks. Electric upswing According to a recently unveiled report by J.D. Power, consumer opinions […]
Leading by Example: CARSTAR ranks 92nd on Top 200 Franchise list, up from 99
Toronto, Ontario –CARSTAR is climbing the charts, jumping up seven spots on this year’s Franchise Times Top 200 Franchises list. Coming in at the no. 92 spot on the list, CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands automotive aftermarket franchise, currently has more than 700 locations across 35 states and 10 provinces. Dean Fisher, president of […]
Stratford Welcomes New Automtoive Glass Manufacturer–Xinyi Canada Glass
Stratford, Ontario — A Chinese company that has been attempting to build a manufacturing facility in Ontario since 2018 has officially chosen Stratford to be the home of its first Canadian location. Invest Stratford, the city’s economic development corporation, confirmed Thursday afternoon that a potential $400 million development could bring approx. 230 jobs, and is […]
ICBC On Blast Again: Fraser Institute report blames ICBC monopoly for high rates
Vancouver, British Columbia – British Columbia’s Crown auto insurer has been under fire from all sides over the past months, with the latest blow to their reputation coming from a recent report from the Fraser Institute. The public policy think-tank’s new report indicates that ICBC’s (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) ongoing monopoly on basic auto […]
Revved Up: B.C. EV startup opening 6 U.S. retail stores
Victoria, British Columbia — Canadian electric-vehicle startup ElectraMeccanica says it will open six U.S. retail outlets before the end of November. The stores will open in the following cities: San Diego, Calif.; Santa Clara, Calif.; Walnut Creek, Calif.; Brea, Calif.; Scottsdale Ariz., and Glendale, Ariz. ElectraMeccanica says the Scottsdale store will be a seasonal one. […]
Industry Insider: An up-close look at Spanesi’s U.S. Training Centre
Chicago, Illinois — This week, Collision Repair’s Allison Rogers sat down with Spanesi Americas COO Tim Morgan to learn more about the company’s virtual tour of its U.S. Training Centre. With six rooms and Spanesi’s 360 product suite to explore, Spanesi’s virtual tour experience is an absolute must-see at the SEMA360 virtual show beginning Monday, […]
