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He Man: Mazda flipped at McMaster homecoming event in Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario — COVID has been rough and we could all use the opportunity to let loose and blow off some steam—but maybe when the fratboy energy arises and you feel compelled to flip a Mazda, it’s time for a glass of water and some self-reflection. With the end of September comes many homecoming events […]

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DO A GOOD DEED The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has kicked off a “Pay-It-Forward” campaign to allow current WIN members and non-members to purchase and gift a full one-year WIN membership for a new member. By participating, donors can designate the yearly gift to go to a recipient of their choice or donate to the […]

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Wish List: What the federal candidates are promising the auto industry in 2021

Toronto, Ontario — Election day is already only a few weeks out and Collision Repair wanted to make sure its readers are up to date on what the key federal candidates are promising for the Canadian automotive industry. Canadians have a big decision to make–and even less time than usual to make it. That’s why […]

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Assuring Success: Assured Automotive creates awards at Centennial, Fanshawe College for graduating techs

Mississauga, Ontario — If you are an independent, a multi-shop owner or a member of a repair network, securing young talent for the future of our industry is of your concern. This is an industry-wide issue. That is why Assured Automotive is taking a grassroots approach to the issue, creating scholarships to support truly passionate […]

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Stepping Stones: Thompson Rivers University launches Women in Trades Exploratory Program, to start in September

Kamloops, British Columbia — In the effort of breaking down the barriers of gender in our industry, Thompson Rivers University has announced its Women in Trades Exploratory Program, set to kick off in September. Students accepted into the program will learn the basics of welding and automotive technician work, on top of a number of […]

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For the Future: Advance Auto Parts commits $250K to college auto programs

Raleigh, North Carolina — In an effort to pave the way for the next generation of collision repairers, Advance Auto Parts has agreed to a $250,000 commitment to provide equipment for Wake Tech Community College’s automotive programs. In the company’s press release, Advance said that they tapped into partnerships with Communities In Schools, Juntos (NC […]

A Different Field: CFL Alumni Association partner with Sask. Polytech for benefit program

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Canadian Football League Alumni Association (CFLAA) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have entered into what they are calling a “game-changing partnership.” This collaboration between the two organizations will see CFLAA members and their spouses given access to Sask. Polytech’s School of Continuing Education, to help players and their families prepare for life post-football. […]

Tech Trends

THE PACE OF PROGRESS American automotive technology company CCC Information Services is reporting a more than 50 percent year-over-year increase in claims processed using artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. The company also reports that more than 5 million unique claims have been processed using a CCC deep learning AI solution, and the number of […]

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VOLKS-REALITY Volkswagen is exploring virtual reality (VR) training delivery to educate collision repair students on the automaker’s technology, repairing mixed materials, joining techniques, electric vehicle repairs and more. During February’s SkillsCanada Automotive Technology Summit, Volkswagen collision repair program manager Scott Wideman delivered a demonstration and discussion of the automaker’s endeavours in VR training. The demo […]

EV Ed: Electric vehicle driving schools growing in Quebec

E-roule’s electric vehicle driving school program made a huge accomplishment last week, more than 500, 000 kilometres have been driven by students across 30 electric driving schools in Quebec

Yes you Tropi-can-a: Last days to apply for Tropicana pre-apprenticeship program

Toronto, Ontario — This weekend is your last chance to sign up for the Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer pre-apprenticeship program, offered by Tropicana Community Services. With registration set to close on Monday, Tropicana is sending out a last call for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 to sign up for this […]

In the Year 3000: Guild 21 to host Future of the Industry webinar

Toronto, Ontario — Guild 21 will be hosting its latest webinar on Thursday, April 8, tackling topics on the future of the collision industry. Patrick Dorais, chief of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)of California will serve as this month’s speaker. Chief Dorais was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. as chief of the […]

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