Can You Believe This?! Special guests at the Canadian GP; ultra-oversized loads and much more
Toronto, Ontario — In this Can You Believe This?! we’re bringing you the worst dog owners of the week; cautionary tales in reverse; special guests at the Canadian Grand Prix and much more.
Innovation Station: 3M makes Most Innovative Companies list
Minnesota, United States — 3M was ranked 19th on Boston Consulting Group’s annual Most Innovative Companies list, jumping up 18 spots from last year’s ranking. Boston Consulting Group’s list results are based on a survey of more than 1,000 innovative executives polled in December 2022 and January 2023. Companies are assessed in four areas: Global […]
Meeting in Moncton: CCIF hosts east coast forum
Moncton, New Brunswick — On June 8, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) hosted members of the industry for an evening of networking, leading up to the organization’s event at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Beauséjour. Collision Repair magazine was part of the networking action, of course—check out some of our photos from the event […]
Tuesday Ticker: Exec leaves NHTSA for Amazon AV operation; Tesla stock surges amid GM charging port deal
Toronto, Ontario — This week, we look at a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration exec’s decision to take on a role at Amazon’s autonomous ride-hailing venture, while Tesla stock surges on an eleven-day winning streak. Plus, rumours about Rivian’s fate on the NASDAQ. Zoomin’ to Zoox The NHTSA Office of Defects director is leaving the […]
Calling on Krieger: Fix Network Canada welcomes Zakari Krieger as v-p of Prime CarCare
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network Canada has named Zakari Krieger its new vice president of Prime CarCare Group. Bringing with him nearly ten years of experience in the automotive sector, Krieger has built a deep-rooted passion for the industry through exposure to his family’s business. Having served as director of business operations for Barton Auto […]
A Look at LKQ: Company processed 700k+ vehicles in 2022, sold 13 million parts
Chicago, Illinois — LKQ Corporation released its 2022 Global Sustainability Report this week, in which the aftermarket salvage giant says it processed 770,000 vehicles in 2022, recycling 97 million pounds of aluminum, nearly seven million pounds of copper and more than 123 million pounds of scrap steel. According to data in the Sustainability Report, LKQ […]
Eyes on the Prize: Incoming BMW model allows drivers to change lanes with their eyes
Toronto, Ontario — BMW’s all-electric 5-Series sedan will incorporate technology that allows drivers to change lanes quite literally in the blink of an eye. The car’s optional Highway Assist system allows drivers to change lanes by just looking in the rearview mirror. If a glance is detected, the car will suggest a lane change, and the […]
Tuesday Ticker: Uber Canada drops 18+ age requirement; Rivian rides an upswing
Toronto, Ontario — In this post-long-weekend Tuesday Ticker, we cover Uber’s decision to allow teenagers on the app, while Rivian rides a small uptick in its share prices. Uber’s open policy Uber Canada is allowing teens to set up their own accounts on the app this summer as the rideshare company seeks to expand across […]
Regional Meeting Season: CARSTAR Ontario franchisees raise $4k for cystic fibrosis
Ajax, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada hosted its Ontario franchisees for their regional meeting last week, followed by a fundraising night that saw more than $4,000 raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The fundraising auction featured team-signed jerseys from Ontario Hockey League teams like the Oshawa generals and others, game tickets and more sports memorabilia from CARSTAR’s […]
Réseau Rendezvous: Fix Network holds Quebec Regional Meeting and trade show
Mont Tremblant, Quebec — Fix Network’s Quebec franchisees were in Mont Tremblant on Thursday and Friday for their regional meeting, which featured a trade show, a full day of speaker presentations and a charity dinner. The event kicked off with a trade show on Thursday night, where dozens of exhibitors provided demonstrations and up-close looks […]
