The Spanesi Shuffle: Tim Morgan to retire as COO of Spanesi Americas; Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway move to expanded roles
Illinois, United States — Tim Morgan, the chief operating officer of Spanesi Americas, has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2024. Spanesi Americas announced Thursday that Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway will take reins as director of North American sales and marketing and director of aftersales, respectively. “These appointments are part of Spanesi’s effort to […]
EVs and Used Parts Reselling: David Giles discusses auto recycler EV profitability during OARA presentation
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive recyclers everywhere are wondering how they may sell electric vehicle (EV) parts as the zero-emissions vehicle parc grows–but they should fear not, as there are huge opportunities for recyclers willing to gain knowledge and take on the electric challenge. That’s the sentiment EV consultant David Giles left the audience with last weekend […]
Ontario Opt-Outs: New auto insurance rules in Ontario could allow drivers more opt-out options
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario is preparing to reform auto insurance in the province to reduce costs for drivers by making more features optional. New auto insurance rules outlined in the 2024 budget report delivered on Tuesday by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy list that while medical, rehabilitation and attendant car benefits will continue to be mandatory […]
Dance the Dents Out: Collision repair centre uses interpretive dance to reduce cycle time, touch time
Tickle, Newfoundland and Labrador — A Maritime collision repair centre is employing the power of dance to reduce cycle times, their manager tells Collision Repair mag. Oscar “On Beat” Owens, who is a professional interpretative dancer and coach in his spare time, says he “took a whim” when introducing the new operational practice to the […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get worn down; while Tesla offers free FSD trials
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a J.D. Power survey reveals that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are uninformed about the reality of tire wear; while Tesla offers Full Self Driving (FSD) features to United States consumers in a free trial. Expectations wearing thin According to a J.D. […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Greenfield Park opens in Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Saint-Hubert, Quebec — CARSTAR has announced the opening of CARSTAR Greenfield Park, located at 5465 Rue Kenginston, Saint-Hubert, Quebec. The owner of the new location, Jean-Luc Rouleau, has been in the industry for nearly 30 years, beginning his career as a painter and working his way up to now owning two CARSTAR locations, with CARSTAR […]
A Nod to Norm Angrove: Longtime automotive refinishing industry executive announces retirement, effective April 1
Toronto, Ontario — Norm Angrove, who most recently served as the director of Automotive Refinish for PPG Canada, has announced his retirement, effective April 1. During his 35+ year career in the automotive refinishing sector, Norm has seen countless new product releases, shop openings, industry events, consolidation in both collision repair and distribution, overall market […]
Can You Believe This?! Hummer EVs trade down their tires; rare Stanley cups and more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! This week’s goofy clip brings you double-decker coupes, Stanleys so big they need to be towed; pop-out headlights and much more.
Hosting the Stars: Rust Valley Restorers visit Fix Network HQ for detailing on Mike Hall’s ’68 Chevelle
Toronto, Ontario — The Rust Bros. YouTube channel has shared inside footage of Mike Hall’s visit to Fix Network, where the TV star got his 1968 Chevelle detailed by the skilled team at the Milton, Ont. headquarters before its debut at Toronto’s Motorama. For those unaware, the car had just been on a 6,000-kilometre road […]
An Expanded Hue-rizon: Color Compass Corporation opens new location in Ontario
Oshawa, Ontario — Color Compass Corporation has announced the opening of its newest location in Oshawa, Ontario. According to a recent press release, “this expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as it solidifies its commitment to serving customers in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.” The new facility is located at 1155 Boundary […]