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Tuesday Ticker: February 22, 2022
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— This week, Magna feels the effects of the Ambassador Bridge closure on top of an already difficult start to the year; Volkswagen and Huawei reportedly eye a partnership in autonomous driving tech and both Renault and Rivian vow never to dip their toes into the ocean. Ambassador effects Magna International is feeling […]
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Network
The Happiest Place on Earth: ARA to host 79th Convention and Expo Sept. 22-24
Orlando, Florida ⁠— Mickey Mouse fans and auto recyclers will unite this September when the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosts its 79th Convention and Expo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.  The event will be held from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24, 2022, and the ARA Annual Convention and Educational Programming […]
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Keeping it Light: Project Arrow to incorporate Cymat SmartMetal aluminum foam
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association’s (APMA) Project Arrow will feature crash system components from Canadian manufacturer Cymat Technologies and its design partner Tesseract Structural Innovations. Cymat and Tesseract will design and supply a number of components for specific areas of the Project Arrow concept car, including Cymat’s SmartMetal aluminum foam, which the […]
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Financial
Tuesday Ticker: February 15, 2022
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Snow Lake Lithium plans a Manitoba-based lithium mine for EV battery materials; Canadian Tesla drivers grow anxious over the soon-to-be-released Full Self Driving Beta and PPG enters an agreement to acquire an Italian powder coatings supplier. Lithium mines in Manitoba A Manitoban company has a vision to […]
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Products
High Velocity: Jeep unveils new paint colour for 2022 Wrangler
Toledo, Ohio — The folks at Jeep have proudly proclaimed their love for yellow with a new paint colour for the 2022 Wrangler model year, called “High Velocity” yellow. The shade toes the line between neon yellow and lime green and also features an almost metallic-like finish. The automaker unveiled the new paint hue alongside […]
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Training
Apprentice Advice: B.C. hires five apprenticeship advisors, invests $5 million into ITA
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia is trying to fill some seats in its trade school classrooms as the provincial government announced a $5 million investment to support the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and its efforts to promote automotive skilled trades education. Alongside the investment will come the hiring of five new apprenticeship advisors (one […]
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Nice, NOVUS: Glass company named 101 on Franchise 500 list for 2021
Toronto, Ontario — NOVUS Glass has made Entrepreneur’s Fortune 500 list for 2021. The company was listed at number 101, up from number 140 in 2020. NOVUS Glass touts 2,013 locations globally. The company was founded in 1972 after Dr. Frank Werner replaced three windshields with small breaks. Werner then teamed up with a chemical […]
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Level Up: Skills Canada hosting Feb. 24 event aimed at skilled trades awareness
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— On February 24, Skills Canada is hosting its free 2022 Level Up! event to promote youth involvement in the skilled trades across Canada. According to the event agenda, the day-long event, set to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a host of sessions dedicated to promoting youth interest in […]
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On Tour: Welding on Wheels trailer providing trades experiences across N.B.
Fredericton, New Brunswick — The CWB is delivering the skilled trades experience straight to the front doors of Canadian high schools thanks to the “Welding on Wheels” trailer, which has found it’s new temporary home at Rothesay High School in Fredericton, N.B. The trailer was completed last summer and accommodates 16 students with eight welding […]
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Tuesday Ticker: February 8, 2022
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Magna makes its moves into the autonomous technology realm with its acquisition of Optimus Ride; an Ontario based auction house marks a stellar start to 2022 and Ford dog-ears huge sums for EV development. Magna moves into autonomous tech Magna International has hired more than 120 employees […]
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EV/AV Report: February 7, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, a project to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the Yukon, Toyota demonstrates its self-drifting technology and Nissan presents its first all-electric SUV. Charge up The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating on a $2.15 million CAD project […]
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All for One: Simplicity Car Care announces employee profit sharing program
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care announced the launch of its new employee profit-sharing program last Friday. The new initiative will see a percentage of Simplicity Car Care’s qualifying profits allocated to “eligible employees as recognition of their hard work and dedication to growing the Simplicity network,” said the company. “At Simplicity Car Care, continuing […]
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