Collision Repair 19#6

Collision Repair Collision Repair 19#6

Paving the way

BY JULIA LLOYD Rejean Marchand does not dream of success — he works for it It’s rare to come across someone who makes success look easy, and while Rejean Marchand sure does, nothing happens without effort. Rejean, has been the owner of two ProColor Collision centres in Shawinigan and Sainte-Julie, Quebec, from 2009 and 2013, […]

December 17, 2020

Collision Repair

Collaboration and Connection – Inside the first-ever virtual CCIF

BY JULIA LLOYD The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) held its first-ever virtual conference on October 7 and 8, featuring ample opportunities to connect and chat with industry experts via chatroom or video amid the ongoing global situation. With more than 300 participants from more than five countries and 29 exhibitor booths, CCIF director Caroline […]

December 17, 2020

Can You Believe This

Can you believe this?! – CRM 19#6

SITTING… PRETTY? Burlington, Ontario, police made an uncomfortable discovery in late November when they found a lawn furniture fixture where a driver’s seat should be. On November 30, the Scanner Feed shared images of a Ford Edge SUV that had been pulled over for a traffic violation. The images, shared to Facebook as a warning […]

December 17, 2020

Insurance News – CRM 19#6

INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS A government panel is recommending a fundamental overhaul of Albertan auto insurance, suggesting the province moves toward a no-fault model. Chris Daniel, who heads the governmentappointed Automobile Insurance Advisory Committee, says the change is critical if auto insurance is to remain sustainable while providing fair and timely care and compensation to those hurt […]

December 17, 2020

OEM News – CRM 19#6

I-XPERIMENTS As BMW gears up for the rollout of its all-new fully-electric iX “Sports Activity Vehicle” (SAV), the automaker revealed a redesign for its signature “kidney” grille which will take full advantage of the vehicle’s electric powertrain. The iX features an all-electric driving system capable of producing 500 hp with an estimated range of about […]

December 17, 2020

Technology News – CRM 19#6

THROUGH THE LENS Bosch’s automotive service solutions division has been using virtual reality technology to teach technicians how to properly calibrate cutting-edge advanced driver assistance systems and other repair techniques. Shawn Dupuie, Bosch training solutions manager for North America, said Bosch is currently working on three different learning platforms. The first platform is a partnered […]

December 17, 2020

Business News – CRM 19#6

ALL THE FIXINGS Fix Network has pledged support once again to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC CANADA) by launching its initiative to help families with sick children during these stressful times. The initiative will run through the whole month of December to help support RMHC’s 34 programs across Canada that provide families with […]

December 17, 2020

Collision Repair

Industry News 19#6

INDUSTRY INSIGHT Under normal circumstances, the Ontario automotive sector accounts for more than 20 percent of the GDP, but when North America’s economy shut down over COVID-19—so did sales. When production started ramping up in May, a rebound began and produced a 46 percent improvement, although annual sales are down 16 percent year-over-year, an estimated […]

December 17, 2020

We The North – Muhammad Sidhu’s climb to the top

“We interact with a wide spectrum of vehicles, because we have the expertise.” – Muhammad Sidhu, general manager of Assured Mississauga North By Julia Lloyd When Muhammad Sidhu and his family made the move from Pakistan to Ontario, Sidhu took a risk anticipating success in the collision repair realm as he knew the automotive industry […]

December 17, 2020

People on the move

DOUG COATES — UNI-SELECT In the effort of pivoting towards an east/west management model, Uni-Select has named Doug Coates as the vice-president of the newly formed western region, effective Dec. 1. Having made his name as CEO of Lordco, Coates will be working in tandem with Jason Best as he heads up operations in the […]

December 17, 2020

peopleonthemove

Publisher’s Page – Charting our course

By Darryl Simmons This year was a challenge—let’s make 2021 great Man, oh man, what a year. But I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. Despite the challenges, we saw phenomenal advancements for certain sectors of our industry: training, network growth, certification, and exciting new products and profit opportunities. Network action in 2020 […]

December 17, 2020

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