FIX NETWORK PACKS BURLINGTON HALL FOR AI AND SUCCESSION HUDDLE
On October 2, 150 repair operators and partners gathered at Fix Network Ontario Regional Mix & Mingle to discuss critical industry issues including succession planning, AI integration, and the evolution of multi-service facilities. Leaders addressed franchisee concerns about U.S. tarriffs and parts pricing, noting the impact has been less severe that anticipated.
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AUTOCANADA ADDS EDMONTON CAPACITY WITH DOUG’S PLACE STRATHCONA
In September, AutoCanada acquired Doug’s Place Strathcona to expand its Edmonton collision network, increasing local capacity for insurers and drivers. The move bolsters parts integration and improves throughput in Alberta operations. Analysts see it as a tactical expansion amid its U.S. divestment strategy.
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PPG UNVEILS ‘SECRET SAFARI’ AS 2026 COLOUR OF THE YEAR
PPG’s 2026 Colour of the Year, “Secret Safari,” is revealed in October to guide paint programs across OEM and refinish channels. The tone aims to translate from concept to repair booth with manageable mix formulas.
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CALIBRATION GROWTH DRAWS FRESH MONEY INTO ADAS SERVICES
The North America ADAS calibration services market, worth $1.2 billion in 2024, will reach $3 billion by 2030, KPMG has found. The growth is being driven by the rapid adoption of ADAS in vehicles which is expected to reach 75 percent penetration by 2030.
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CIECA CONNEX HAMMERS HOME ‘FOLLOW THE CAR’ MESSAGE
The 2025 CIECA CONNEX conference in Nashville unified collision, insurer and OEM voices around data workflows, technology and standardization. Panels emphasized that repair ecosystems shift in tandem with vehicle connectivity. “If you want to know where this industry is going—just follow the car,” said keynote Sean Carey.
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