Kent AutomotiveCompany OverviewContactAbout Kent AutomotiveLatest from Kent AutomotiveCollision RepairOne Energy Launches “Just Roll” Electric Semi-Truck Trial ProgramFleet operators invited to test new electric semi-trucks, including Daimler eCascadia FINDLAY, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One Energy Enterprises Inc., an industrial power company, today announced it is launching a new electric semi-truck trial program known as “Just Roll.” One Energy has added the Daimler eCascadia Class 8 Battery BEV to the test fleet. “We are seeing strong […]January 19, 2024ProductsNEW PRODUCT PATROLSEMAHOT PICKS SELECTED BY OUR EDITOR, A SEMA SHOW JUDGE One of the most captivating parts of the annual SEMA Show is witnessing all the spectacular new products being unveiled to our industry. This year, Collision Repair magazine editor, Allison Rogers was selected as one of the expert journalists behind the Global Media Awards program […]December 15, 2023HomeNEW PRODUCT PATROLDecember 8, 2023Trade ShowsIn Case You Missed It: Our complete collection from the 2023 SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevada — Can you believe the SEMA Show was just a week ago?! It feels like a distant memory… Collision Repair magazine would like to thank our industry friends and partners who stopped by our booth last week at the SEMA Show. The conversations, ideas and laughs showed us just how tight-knit our […]November 10, 2023Collision RepairComEd, HIRE360 Celebrate First Graduating Class of New EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program17 participants of new Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship Program take next steps toward trades careers supporting Illinois’ fast-growing EV sector CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComEd and HIRE360 today joined members of the community to recognize the first class of graduates of the Take Charge: Pre-Apprenticeship program, a first-of-its-kind program to prepare local residents for careers supporting the fast-growing electric […]November 6, 2023Collision RepairKeeping up with Kent Automotive: Dan Ritchie shows off new products at company’s first SEMA ShowLas Vegas, Nevada — Heads’ up—Kent Automotive is officially a SEMA Show exhibitor. Join us for an exclusive interview with Kent Automotive’s Dan Ritchie, who shows off Kent’s latest product offerings at the company’s very first SEMA Show.November 1, 2023Collision RepairTending to Textures: Kent Automotive becomes exclusive distributor of 4Plastic repair in U.S. and CanadaChicago, Illinois – Kent Automotive, a distributor of high-performance products and inventory management solutions, has been nominated as the exclusive distributor of 4Plastic supplies and tools in the United States and Canada. Kent’s 4Plastic repair system is designed to provide automotive plastic repair products with today’s collision industry in mind. Specifically, the products are engineered […]September 29, 2023Collision RepairOne Energy Announces Commercial Operations of First High-Voltage Megawatt HubFINDLAY, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One Energy Enterprises Inc. (“One Energy”), a vertically integrated industrial power solutions company, today announced that its first Megawatt Hub, in Findlay, Ohio (“Findlay Megawatt Hub”), has begun commercial operations. One Energy’s Megawatt Hubs provide high-volume power connections for industries that require significant loads of power for their operations, such as electric truck […]September 7, 2023Collision RepairKing County Deploys Extra Patrols to Monitor Distracted Driving for Sixth YearSurvey provides update on King County motorists’ opinions on distracted driving behaviors SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from August 6 to August 12 to monitor drivers violating Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law as part of the King County Target Zero Task Force’s […]August 3, 2023Collision RepairLoop Energy Reports Fourth Quarter & Year End 2022 Results, Highlights Plans For 2023 And Announces Strategic Review ProcessVANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Loop Energy™ (TSX: LPEN) today reported consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). “2022 has been both exhilarating and challenging for Loop Energy,” said […]March 29, 2023Collision RepairLafarge Canada Advances Decarbonisation Commitment with Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Northern AlbertaEDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lafarge Canada announced the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Innovation Hub at Winterburn, in alignment with the company’s sustainability goal to reduce indirect carbon emissions from sources. Following the installation of EV chargers at the Kent Avenue Readymix site in Vancouver, Lafarge’s Innovation Hub in northern Alberta’s prairie […]March 28, 2023Collision RepairTuesday Ticker: Magna enters micro-mobility; PPG secures a secretToronto, Ontario — In this weekly economy report, Magna invests US$77 million into a new market and PPG meets the verdict in a trade secrets lawsuit. Magna and micomobility Aurora, Ont.-based Magna International has announced a US$77 million investment in Indian electric vehicle start-up Yulu, marking Magna’s first move into the micro-mobility market. Magna will […]September 12, 2022Collision RepairE-ONE® Receives Order From the City of Varennes, Quebec for Fully Electric Vector™ Rescue Decon TruckOCALA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–E-ONE®, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), announces it is building an all-electric Vector™ Rescue Decon truck for the City of Varennes Fire Safety Service in Quebec; the first Rescue truck using the first fully electric North America- style fire truck design. This Vector™ order, which will become one of the […]June 28, 2022Market TrendsNot Over Yet: B.C. supreme court files class-action against GM for Bolt battery defectsVictoria, British Columbia — Just when General Motors thought it was clear of the Chevrolet Bolt controversy, the OEM has yet another class-action lawsuit levelled at it, this time from a class of concerned Canadians. The suit currently before British Columbia’s Supreme Court alleges that GM was aware of the defects present in the Chevrolet […]April 18, 2022Collision RepairSES AI Celebrates Its 10th AnniversarySES AI was founded on April 17th, 2012, originally as SolidEnergy Systems Over the past 10 years, SES AI has been at the forefront of Li-Metal technology and building a global ecosystem BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SES AI (NYSE: SES) (“SES”), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles […]April 13, 2022Latest Product & Press Release from Kent AutomotiveTools & AccessoriesAuto Scribbler Paint MarkerKent AutomotiveLEARN MOREDecember 14, 2023Health & SafetyNovax® Rubber Insulating Gloves KitKent AutomotiveLEARN MOREDecember 12, 2023
