Twin City Solution: Level5Drive opens second location in Cambridge, Ont.
Cambridge, Ontario — Drivers in the area of Ontario’s Twin Cities have a new option for ADAS recalibration now that Level5Drive’s latest southern Ontario location is open for business. Level5Drive’s new 3,500 sq. ft. calibration centre in Cambridge, Ontario is a near-exact duplication of their Burlington location, equipped with full environmental control over the temperature and lighting […]
Morale Boost: Nissan Canada certified as a Great Place to Work®, praised for COVID response
Mississauga, Ontario — Nissan Canada has managed to successfully navigate the storm that has been 2020, securing for themselves a Great Place to Work® certification for the second year in a row, according to the eponymous labour advocacy group. Nissan Canada’s recognition in this way comes following the results of an anonymous employee survey conducted […]
New Year’s Eva: Mercedes-Benz Canada names Eva Wiese as company’s first female CEO
Toronto, Ontario – Eva Wiese has been named president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, making her the first female ever to hold the position, effective Feb. 1. Daimler AG announced on Monday in a press release, solidifying Wiese as the successor to Dimitris Psillakis, who in October was announced to be taking over as head […]
Electric Slide: Quebec to ban sale of gas-powered cars by 2035
Quebec City, Quebec — Premier Francois Legault announced Monday a $6.7 billion plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will see the sale of new, gasoline-powered cars and SUVs banned in Quebec by the year 2035. The new policy will assist the province in meeting its pledge to reduce emissions by 37.5 per cent over 1990 […]
Get Amped: APMA’s Annual Conference starts Nov. 18
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) will be hosting its annual conference this week, from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, featuring informational sessions with automakers, suppliers, software companies and so much more. APMA aims to discuss the issues that come together when creating a world-leading auto-tech ecosystem in Canada. The conference will […]
Influential Investment: WIN lands major investment from AkzoNobel
Nashville, Tennessee — AkzoNobel is doing its part in trying to make the end of 2020 a positive experience for the automotive industry. AkzoNobel has once again committed to the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) as their exclusive diamond sponsor. This sponsorship will support many of WIN’s initiatives including scholarships, the most influential women program, mentoring […]
Say Hello to Sunfire: Sherwin-Williams announces new refinish system
Cleveland, Ohio — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced Thursday its newest refinish system, Sunfire PRO, earlier this week. Sunfire PRO is a solution for shops with everything from prep and specialty products to pigment-rich toners and high-performance primers. Sunfire PRO is outfitted with 33 toners and 20 pearls. With two basecoats qualities. “With this new system, […]
Rivian Visions: EV startup plans network of certified bodyshops
Plymouth, Michigan — New OEM and EV startup, Rivian, intends to create a network of certified collision centres to fix its electric truck and SUV reaching consumers in summer 2021. The startup electric vehicle manufacturer has begun soliciting interest from autobody shops through an online form and at certifiedcollisionnetwork@rivian.com. The network is expected to be […]
Big Win for Martinrea: Unifor’s investment boosts the Canadian auto industry
Vaughn, Ontario — Auto parts maker Martinrea International Inc. sees the benefits of recent Canadian investments announced by the Detroit three automakers, as the company recovers from the pandemic. Martinrea says it has so far booked $45 million in new business making propulsion systems for Fiat Chrysler and General Motor (GM), as well as $10 […]
Acing ADAS: ASE to host free service tech webinar this Friday
Leesburg, Virginia — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at 4 p.m. (EST) entitled “Another 4-Letter Acronym: What does ADS Mean to You?” The Webinar is one hour and will be presented by Niel Speetjens, a technical training instructor for […]
