Remember the Name: Nominate the next inductee into SEMA’s Hall of Fame
Diamond Bar, California — On Jan. 26, 2021, SEMA announced that they are now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame award. SEMA established the Hall of Fame award in 1969 to honour the outstanding persons in the automotive specialty industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness, and accomplishments, on a national basis. “It is designed […]
January Blues: DAC reveals big declines for Jan. 2021 auto sales
Richmond Hill, Ontario — If you can remember January 2020, when the pandemic was a mere “What if?” Before the pandemic, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC) recorded January 2020 light vehicle sales and “unsurprisingly” found the month was the fourth-best January on record with estimated sales of 109,988 units. But, due to the pandemic, January […]
Bernice Thomas: Celebrating 25 years at Bruce Auto Group
Middleton, Nova Scotia — It’s not always easy working in a male-dominated field, however, Bernice Thomas is celebrating 25 years of employment with Bruce Auto Group, proving it’s not as hard as people think if you love what you’re doing. Thomas first found her passion for collision repair as a young girl working with her […]
Innovation Education: Guild 21 Webinar on BMW repair technology
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — This Thursday–Guild 21 is hosting a webinar on the topic of BMW repair technology with Attila Princz and Jonathan Inzano as webinar hosts. The webinar is expected to begin at 11 a.m. PST. Princz is an insurance manager for aftersales business development for the BMW Grou; and. Inzanno is the […]
Canadian Connections: CCIF’s Toronto 2021 Virtual Experience now live
Toronto, Ontario — Today is the first day at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum’s (CCIF) 2021 Toronto Virtual Experience. The event will kick off at 11 a.m., with a workshop presented by Simplicity Car Care. Much like CCIF’s October 2020 online session, attendees will be able to network in virtual spaces via text, audio, and […]
Go For Goodman: Ford Canada names Bev Goodman new CEO
Oakville, Ontario — Ford Canada announced today the appointment of veteran executive Bev Goodman as president, and CEO., replacing Dean Stoneley, who will be appointed to the newly created position of general manager at North America Truck, Ford Motor Co. “At this time of rapid change in the auto industry, Bev demonstrates a deep understanding […]
2022 Acura MDX: Honda unveils how-to guide for body technicians
Torrance, California — Honda’s US branch has issued its latest body repair information guide covering the 2022 Acura MDX for body shops in North America. Honda recommends referencing specific areas in the MDX Body Repair manual for additional information, such as; precautions for replacing aluminum die-cast part; front side frame, front end parts replacement; and […]
Setting the Status Quo: CIECA unveils Emerging Technologies Data Standards Committee
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA has announced the formation new Standards Development Committee (SDC) called the Emerging Technologies Data Standards Committee. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join “Emerging technology and the electric vehicle are adding new business concepts and processes at a fast pace that needs to be shared among […]
Live and In-Person: Reserve your booth space for SEMA 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — SEMA Show exhibitors need to start reserving their booth space for 2021’s SEMA show. The in-person event is currently scheduled for Nov. 2 to Nov. 5. “There is a worldwide network of media contacts and qualified buyers at the 2021 SEMA Show, You can put your company and products in front […]
Aftermarket Satisfaction: J.D. Power finds key service in customer satisfaction
Toronto, Ontario — Acknowledging customers upon arrival at an aftermarket service facility can significantly improve customer satisfaction scores; specifically those for full-service maintenance and repair or quick repair jobs, said a recent J.D. Power study. “Satisfaction is highest in all three segments among customers who receive recommendations for—and accept—additional work,” J.D. Power wrote. Satisfaction scores […]
