GETTING THE SHINE BACK
Part Two: Timing is everything Column by JAY PERRY In this article we are going to focus on the second of three fundamentals we must establish with each customer in order that we deliver a product or service that is going to fully satisfy the customer. As each of you leaders know, the customer’s expectations […]
THERE IS NOTHING FINER THAN A NICE ‘SPLASH’
Summer colours are wonderful when they match Column by STEFANO LIESSI I began my career in the collision industry on the floor in the refinish department. A few years amid the lacquer putty and primer. I can still smell the sweet scent of talc. Sadly, it will be one of the scents that likely triggers […]
MEETING IN MONACO
Industry delegates return to the international stage Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) sure knows how to throw a welcome-back party. The organization held its first in-person Global Summit in June, which saw hundreds of international industry delegates travel to the principality of Monaco to network along the shores […]
A place to plant your roots
Cassie Rossen has helped build a business that sticks it out for the long-haul Story by MAX REID It can be hard to tell that you’ve hit your stride if you never look back on when you were crawling. The collision repair industry has changed a lot in the 21st century and, arguably, it’s better […]
Some Like It Hot! : Downtown Kamloops carshow returns August 5th and 6th
Kamloops, British Columbia — Downtown Kamloops will see the return of Hot Nite in the City, an annual car show popular amongst the city’s residents. “It’s going to be a great show,” said show organizer Ron Popoye. The show and shine has currently sold out of all its entry spots. “We’re full. The only way […]
Silent Selection: Apple hires ex-Lamborghini R&D head
Toronto, Ontario – According to an anonymous source interviewed by Bloomberg, Apple has hired a 20-year Lamborghini design veteran into its driverless electric vehicle program. Luigi Taraborrelli has nearly two dozen projects under his belt from Lamborghini, with experience in vehicle design, steering, handling and chassis development, among others things. According to the unnamed source […]
Tuesday Ticker: August 2, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Driven Brands announces its 2022 Q2 results while simultaneously marking its sixth auto glass acquisition. Plus, Boyd Group Services solidifies plans for its Q2 results call. Driven marks more glass gains Driven Brands reported revenues of $508.6 million during its Q2 results call, marking a 36 percent […]
New Alfa in Town: Alfa Romeo teases ‘larger-sized vehicle’ aimed at North American market
Milan, Italy — The European automotive mainstays at Alfa Romeo announced on Friday that it is taking another swing at securing a foothold in North America with the reveal of a new “large-sized vehicle” earmarked for the local market. According to Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, this move marks a clear step forward for the […]
Stand Up Speak Out: New arrivals and familiar faces in collision repair
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Lay Off Me! I’m Retiring Here! : Stellantis to offer retirement buyouts to mitigate potential layoff numbers
Toronto, Ontario — You take the good with the bad in this world—for Stellantis workers, the bad comes with the company’s announcement of potential layoffs, however, to mitigate these layoffs, comes some good. Stellantis is offering retirement packages to employees, in the attempt to reduce the total number of job cuts implemented. The initial Tuesday announcement […]
