BUILDING BRANDS WITH BOB LEIBEL
Reflecting on his career in bettering businesses Story by MAX REID As he closes the book on a long career working at the highest levels of our industry, devoting himself to the development of brand strategies that would prove foundational to the modern collision repair process, Bob Leibel has earned his time in the spotlight. […]
Shattering Stereotypes
Meghan McEwen is breaking down boundaries, mastering one skill at a time Story by KATE NG It wasn’t just the logo on the Mustang that caught Meghan McEwen’s eyes as a child. The aggressive curves of the 1999-2004 Mustang, drag racers on TV deploying parachutes and howling car engines were some of the memories that […]
TOGETHER AT LAST
AIA Canada gathers for first in-person AGM since 2019 The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) held its annual general meeting in May, where members of the Canadian aftermarket industry gathered in person for the first time since 2019. The event was held at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport Conference Centre on May 10 […]
FIFTY YEARS OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP
CEO Greg Morton on Dominion Sure Seal’s success Story by ALLISON ROGERS If one thing can be said of Dominion Sure Seal and its 50-year history, it’s that the Canadian-owned company has remained forward-thinking, rooted in quality and passionate about the betterment of our industry. Celebrating 50 years of business this summer, the Dominion Sure […]
THE HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE
Supporting family and business are synonymous for Shellie Andrews Story by MAX REID There are some in our industry operating on the false principle that being good is good enough; that consistently clearing the bar when it is on its lowest rung is just fine. Then there are other shops, like CSN Dana’s Collision Centre […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
TOUCHED BY A NOODLE A British Columbia-based religious leader is continuing on his crusade against ICBC’s oppressive policies toward certain religious headwear, arguing that it is not up to a government corporation to test his faith. Gary Smith of Grand Forks is the Captain of B.C.’s Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and, as such, […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
CYBER LOCKPICKING Experts have recently noted keyless entry on Tesla vehicles and how the added convenience is largely outweighed by the cybersecurity vulnerabilities this relatively new technology possesses. Sultan Qasim Khan, a principal security consultant at Manchester, UK-based security firm NCC Group, says that thieves can exploit the entry systems of Tesla Model S and […]
OEM NEWS
A CITRUS SITUATION Some eagle-eyed EV enthusiasts have noticed “orange peel” paint on the RT1 pickup trucks recently delivered by Rivian. Orange peel is the term generally used to describe the texture of paint that has not dried evenly on a vehicle, leaving it with a bumpy and sometimes coarse finish. In a video posted […]
INSURANCE NEWS
REAL TRUST IN AI The results of a consumer survey from Solera showed that 79 percent of drivers would trust an AI to handle the entirety of their claims experience. According to the latest edition of Solera Innovation Index 2022, a seven percent year-over-year increase in comfortability with fully AI-driven claims management has been observed. […]
BUSINESS NEWS
DRIVEN BY GLASS Driven Brands announced the acquisition of the U.S.-based auto glass repair chain All Star Glass in early May. The chain was founded 40 years ago by Sam Scharaga, and it would go on to become the largest family-owned auto glass company in the United States, a fact that Driven Brands attributes to […]
