Secure Your Spot: CCIF Toronto virtual experience just three weeks away
Toronto, Ontario — Join CCIF on Feb. 3 and 4, 2021 to gain industry insights from collision repair experts during the organization’s second official virtual experience. “Attendees will have text, audio, and video networking opportunities, join conferences and workshops, ask questions to speakers and sponsors, and learn about exhibitor products and services all from the […]
Poof Go the Premiums: Manitoba auto insurance rates to drop 8.8 percent
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba drivers are projected to see auto insurance premiums drop by an average of 8.8 per cent in the coming months. In early December 2020, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved MPI’s request, which averages out to a savings of more than $100. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), stated that it can deliver […]
Student Stats: StatsCanada unveils data on Canadian apprenticeship registration
Ottawa, Ontario — Registration in apprenticeship programs and certifications in the trades have been on a decrease since 2018, as losses in Alberta offset gains in Ontario and Quebec. Statistic Canada recently reported that registration in apprenticeship programs fell 2.9 per cent, and certifications were down 3.9 per cent. Before the pandemic, the number of […]
Tesla Tick: CSN Golden Triangle Guelph gains Tesla certification
Toronto, Ontario — CSN Golden Triangle Guelph earned their Tesla approved autobody shop certification as of January 2021. CSN Golden Triangle has become one of only a few Tesla certified collision centers across Canada, which is an honor that adds to what is already an impressive set of credentials. Tesla is known throughout the automotive […]
In ABP’s Estimation: Solera Audatex named ‘Best Estimating System,’ for the 13th consecutive year
Westlake, Texas — Solera has announced that its Audatex Estimating platform has been named “best estimating system,” by the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) in the United Kingdom–for the 13th consecutive year. “We feel an immense sense of pride,” said Christopher Wright, managing director at Solera U.K. “Our team is committed to providing repair customers […]
U.S. Expertise: ProColor Collision hires operations specialist for U.S. operations
Laval, Québec — Scott Kostyack has been announced as the strategic operations specialist for ProColor Collision shops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. “Scott brings a wealth of experience in sales and operations in all areas of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Paul Randles, regional general manager, Eastern USA, ProColor Collision. “He has […]
Bring on Boivin: CSN appoints Charles Boivin new sales manager for Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec — CSN Collision Centres has added Charles Boivin as the new Sales Manager for Quebec, according to a company press release issued Tuesday. Boivin joins CSN after spending six years as an Account Manager with Audatex Canada. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Laval University, Boivin takes an investigative approach to […]
Bringing in Brennans: A new addition to CSN Collision Centres’ network
Stettler, Alberta — CSN Brennan is the latest CSN Collision Centre to join the network under the ownership of Lift Auto Group. Located in Stettler, Alberta a town with a population just over 11,000 people, CSN Brennan is well established as being on of the best repairers in the area, CSN in its online press […]
Aurora Opening: Introducing CARSTAR Aurora
Aurora, Ontario — CARSTAR announced last Thursday the opening of CARSTAR Aurora. The location of the new facility is located at 226 Edward St. Unit 2A, Aurora Ontario L4G 3S8. The owner of CRASTAR Aurora, Amir Seif, has 20+ years of experience in the automotive industry. Growing up with a passion for cars, Seif understands the […]
Ride the Bus: Lion Electric announces EV school bus deployment
Montréal, Québec — The Lion Electric Company has announced that it has been successful in using its electric school buses to supply electricity to Con Edison utility customers, part of the company’s vehicle-to-grid (VSG) pilot deployment in White Plains, New York. The project, which began in 2019 in partnership among Lion, Nuvve, White Plains School […]
