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Extending Education: Axalta announced extension to partnership with I-CAR Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Axalta has announced that they have extended its participation in I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner Program in North America to include Canada, effective July 1, 2020. With Axalta involved in this program it allows refinishing students more accessible and affordable training, either virtual or in-person. This program is available at Axalta’s Learning and Development […]

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Too-da-loo Titan: Nissan Titan set to be discontinued in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — The Nissan Titan’s legacy in Canada will come to end in Canada because the automaker wishes to focus its resources on its core strengths. “The Nissan TITAN pickup truck will not be sold in Canada beyond model year 2021. We will focus our resources on existing core models in our crossover and […]

PDR Progression: Dented Canada to administer Vale PDR certification in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Dented Canada has announced that it has finalized an agreement with Vale Training Solutions, which will allow the company to administer the Vale PDR Certification Program throughout Canada. Jeff Morrison, president of Dented, says that this certification program is “a step forward in the industry.” He says this certification will allow the consumer […]

Standalone Brand: Hyundai turns IONIQ into EV brand, and announces three new models

Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai is officially turning IONIQ into a standalone brand dedicated to future electric vehicles. IONIQ became the world’s first automobile to offer a choice of three electrified powertrain options: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric all within a single body. To celebrate this the London Eye was turned into a giant letter […]

Let’s Par-Tee: Golfers from more than 30 states and Canada participate in CREFs virtual fundraiser

Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) held their first virtual golf fundraiser on July 25. After the original annual golf fundraiser was cancelled due to COVID-19, participants from more than 30 states and Canada participated in the online fundraiser—golfing 18 holes from their homes using the TopGolf game. The registration fee was $25 […]

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Introduction to Lean: Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announces next webinar, featuring Rich Altieri

Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announces the next installment in the free Elite Webinar Series, entitled Introduction to Lean. The webinar featuring Rich Altieri, founder of Auto Body Management Solutions and associate mentor at Elite Body Shop Solutions, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. CDT. In this […]

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On the Horizon: Virtual NORTHEAST 2O2O is almost here

Toronto, Ontario — AASP/NJ’s Virtual NORTHEAST 2020 Automotive Services Show is scheduled for next weekend, August 21-23. The free event will take place on Friday, Aug. 21 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The weekend of August 21-23, visit the official website […]

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Five-for-one: Tesla to split stock for the first time in its history

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla will split its stock for the first time in its history so more investors can afford to buy shares in the company—this followed an exponential rise in the automakers market value. The five-for-one stock split announced Tuesday, August 11 will not change how much Tesla is worth, but it will reduce […]

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Negotiation Station: Unions and automakers face off in negotiations with COVID-19, economy in focus

Toronto, Ontario — Union representatives will meet with the Canadian arms of the Detroit Three automakers today to start negotiating wages and benefits for the next four years, reported the Canadian Press. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the employment landscape will be in focus as Unifor seeks to make a deal with Fiat […]

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Spray Your Way: Sherwin-Williams and SATA presents a painting contest for new and experienced painters

Toronto, Ontario — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and SATA have partnered up to present ‘Spray Your Way,’ a contest for both novice and experienced painters. For new painters, it is a chance to build business by getting work recognized alongside painters such as Joe Martin and Travis Hess. For experienced painters, this is a chance to […]

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Fresh Start: CSN the Coachworks changes name to CSN Keizer’s Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Formerly recognized as CSN the Coachworks, the facility has officially changed its name to CSN Keizer’s Halifax. The facility becomes the second collision centre in the CSN network to bear the namesake of the Keizer’s, who have been providing the Sackville and Halifax area with vehicle sales and automotive repairs from […]

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Tuesday Ticker: August 11, 2020

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna International reinstates its 2020 outlook alongside better-than-expected second-quarter results; Axalta initiates job cuts amid its pandemic losses and J.D. Power adds ALG to its roster, prompting “augmented offerings” from its data and analytics division. Outlooks and outcomes On August 7, Magna International reinstated its company outlook […]

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