Can You Believe This?! Cars built brick-by-brick; Cybertrucks in snow and much more
Toronto, Ontario — This week, we bring you the long-awaited answer to the question: how do Cybertrucks perform in snow?! Plus, a parade of the futuristic EV in Toronto; brick-built cars and much more.
Spirit of the Season: Share your holiday party, holiday decor pics with Collision Repair mag to be featured
Toronto, Ontario — With the holiday season in full swing, we invite all collision repair centres to showcase their festive spirit! This year, we want to highlight the creativity and camaraderie of your teams by featuring photos of your holiday decorations and celebrations in Collision Repair magazine. Whether it’s a beautifully adorned shop with twinkling […]
Tuesday Ticker: What’s in store for Stellantis post-Tavares era; Tesla sees shares rise 54 percent year-to-date
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares departs his position, while Tesla continues on a rising trend after experiencing a 13 percent increase in its stock price last week. Ta-ta, Tavares After four years as the CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares has parted ways with the automaker amid its struggling […]
Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Building Bonds: 3M welcomes Canadian industry professionals for body repair training
St. Paul, Minnesota — Collision Repair magazine doesn’t just report on training–we take it seriously. So much so that we sent William Simmons, our own Audience Engagement Manager, to attend the 3M Skills Training Center body repair training this week. 3M Automotive Aftermarket is currently hosting a group of Canadian industry professionals at its Skills […]
Party in the Prairies: SAAR Spring Conference set for March 21-22, 2025
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Mark your calendars for the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Conference, which will occur at the Temple Gardens Spa in Moose Jaw on March 21 and 22, 2025. Director Tom Bissonnette has confirmed some exciting details of this year’s event, including a one-day training event emphasizing glue pulling as […]
Tuesday Ticker: BYD stalls plan to enter North American market; Rivian experiences first revenue decline
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Chinese EV maker BYD reportedly scraps plans to enter the Canadian market, while Rivian experiences its first revenue dip since going public four years ago. Bye-bye, BYD China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has decided not to expand into Canada, despite having previously conveyed its intentions to […]
Publisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]
Day 3 at SEMA: Keystone Automotive wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year; Autel wins awards and more
Las Vegas, Nevada — Day three on the SEMA Show floor featured just as much splendour as the previous two weeks—and Collision Repair magazine was on the ground to report on the topics relevant to Canada’s collision repairers. Keystone wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Keystone Automotive was named SEMA Channel Partner of the […]
One Giant Leap for Refinisher’s Kind: PPG showcases Moonwalk automated paint mixing system in the ‘Moon Van’ at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — PPG is showcasing its innovative Moonwalk automated paint mixing system at SEMA. The technology is housed in the distinctive “MoonVan” at booth 81255, just outside the Convention Center. The Moonwalk system, part of PPG’s LINQ digital ecosystem, demonstrated advanced paint-mixing technology designed to enhance efficiency and precision in automotive refinishing. Attendees […]
