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On the Move: CARSTAR Canada appoints national sales director

“Aram Zakharian brings a strong track record of building and scaling national partnerships," said Dave Foster...

Innovation and Leadership: Simplicity unveils annual report

SIMPLICITY CAR CARE

Simplicity Car Care is releasing its 2025 annual report, which highlights a landmark period of strategic expansion and operational performance breakthroughs...

Simplicity Care 2025 Annual Report marketing materials featuring branded documents and CEO remarks on orange background

Health and Safety

Crash Protection: GM patents variable deployment airbag

The patent, titled Vehicle Airbag System with Variable Deployment, describes an airbag that is “selectably inflatable,” with adjustable...

Airbag embossed text on gray leather car steering wheel with red interior visible

Teaming Up: CCS signs OEM parts deal with Unipièce

Consolidated Collision Services has signed a national OEM parts agreement with Unipièce O.E.M., giving CCS repair centres a dedicated...

UNIPIECE O.E.M. and CCS Consolidated Collision Solutions logos with professional portrait

Health and Safety

Troubled Roads: CAA names Barton Street East worst in Ontario

Barton Street East in Hamilton is the worst road in Ontario in 2026, according to the Canadian Automobile Association. Hurontario Street, Mississauga and...

Deteriorated asphalt street with multiple potholes and patched repairs near commercial buildings

Franchise Models

Bim on the BLVD: CSN location backing Bajan street festival in GTA

CSN Collision Centres

CSN MJ is sponsoring Bim on the BLVD, a two-day Barbados-themed event set for July 24 and 25, 2026, in Scarborough, Ont...

Bim on the Blvd event poster for July 24-25, 2026, featuring tropical carnival theme with blue background and yellow text.

Labour Pains: Training programs not producing enough techs

A new report from a U.S. non-profit supporting students pursuing careers as technicians has found there is a 57% shortfall of collision...

On the Move: CARSTAR Quebec appoints regional ops manager

“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Karine Élément to the CARSTAR Quebec team as regional operations manager (AMO)...

Professional woman wearing black CARSTAR polo shirt, smiling at camera against white background

Global Growth: Fix Network enters New Zealand

Fix Network World

The first New Zealand Fix Auto location has opened. Fix Auto Penrose, located in Auckland, is owned and operated...

Four employees standing in front of Fix Auto Collision repair shop with red entrance and signage

Toyota Trouble: Vehicles recalled over blank meter display

Toyota Canada is recalling almost 7,000 vehicles in Canada due to some areas of the 12.3-inch combination meter display becoming blank during startup...

Blue Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle displayed in showroom with gold-trimmed wheels

Tuesday Ticker: June 2, 2026

This week's Tuesday Ticker takes a closer look at replacement parts, tariff costs and ADAS technologies...

White SUV with collision impact effect and financial market data overlay showing stock prices and trading information

On the Move: New positions for Simplicity co-founders

SIMPLICITY CAR CARE

Going forward, company president Domenic Ieraci will take over as the CEO while the current CEO, Paul Prochilo, will move into a new position as...

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