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EV/AV Report: May 31, 2021

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, General Motors takes car-making to a whole other dimension, as it teams up with Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles. While, rumours spur that Hyundai is cutting a number of combustion engine cars to make more room for its electric vehicle line-up. Additionally, reservations for […]

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Collision Repair

Welcome of the Week: ProColor Collision welcomes new location in Beauce, Quebec

Beauce, Quebec - ProColor Saint Joseph-de-Beauce is the newest addition to the ProColor Collision family, with the Canadian brand now offering advanced collision repair services to the thriving communities of Beauce, Quebec.

Squeaky Clean: MK Auto Group provides free vehicle cleanings to frontline workers

Calgary, Alberta - For the second year, the MK Auto Group will be providing complimentary vehicle cleanings to frontline workers from Alberta Health Services and local fire departments until June 30, 2021.

Green Machine: LKQ acquires EV battery business

Chicago, Illinois — LKQ Corporation is going green with its new announcement that it has gained the business and assets of Green Bean Battery Company. LKQ, a provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, has expanded by obtaining the battery company, which focuses on reconditioning and installing hybrid […]

Can You Believe This

Battles of Wit: Retail ‘sign wars’ gain popularity nationwide

Listowel, Ontario ⁠— What began as a game of zingy wordplay between a Listowel, Ontario, Speedy Auto Glass facility and the Dairy Queen restaurant next door has turned into a battle of wits between businesses across Canada. The national game began in late April after Speedy Auto Glass launched a lighthearted jab at its DQ […]

Automechanika Goes Hybrid: Frankfurt event to be hosted online

Frankfurt, Germany - The world's leading trade fair for the automotive service industry is going hybrid this year.

Ciao, Emissions: Lamborghini announces plug-in hybrid plan, all models to be equipped with PHEV powertrains in next three years

Bolognese, Italy - Lamborghini is going electric - eventually.

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Tuesday Ticker: May 25, 2021

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Ticker report, Boyd Group’s Canadian chains report 34 percent dips in revenues, PPG finalizes another acquisition and cyberhackers take hold of a Toyota Auto Body server. Boyd’s Q1 blunders Boyd Group, which operates Canadian collision centres under the Boyd Autobody and Glass and Assured Automotive networks, has reported a […]

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Carbon Free Facility: Toyota Canada EasternParts Distribution Centre receives Zero Carbon Building certification

Clarington, Ontario — The Toyota Canada Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) has been awarded Zero Carbon Building Design certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Making it one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings of its kind in the country. “In this critical decade of climate action, corporate leadership is essential,” said Thomas Mueller, […]

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Mourning Mazda6: Mazda announced the Mazda6 will be discontinued in Canada and U.S.

Toronto, Ontario — Mazda recently announced that the Mazda6 midsize sedan will not return in Canada and the U.S. for the 2022 model year and production in Canada will end in July. “As remarkable a vehicle as the Mazda6 was, it faced adverse conditions in an ever-shrinking segment as consumers abandoned sedans in favour of […]

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Mercedes Makeover: The 2022 SL boasts a brand new frame

Affalterbach, Germany - Mercedes AMG is gearing up to release a new, eighth-generation roadster, and when they say new - they mean it.

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Seventy Years Strong: Marcel’s Collision in Windsor, Ont. celebrates anniversary

Windsor, Ontario - A local auto body shop is celebrating 70 years in business this year.

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