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Open Your Doors: Fanshawe College seeking local partners to host placements for automotive repair pre-apprentice candidates

London, Ontario — Fanshawe College’s Corporate Training Solutions (CTS) currently has two automotive service technician pre-apprenticeship programs that are looking for local industry partnerships to help provide work placement opportunities for the fall, 2024 semester. The college’s program—which began in 2023–specifically aims to support individuals from underrepresented communities in taking the first step towards becoming […]

Automotive Anniversary: Porsche celebrates 25 years of automotive technical training

Atlanta, Georgia – Porsche Cars North America is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP). The program has provided high-quality training and education to people interested in becoming a Porsche technician since 1999. “Our technicians are the backbone of Porsche’s legacy of innovation and precision,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO […]

Mixing Milestone: Axalta announces 100th installation of Irus automated mix machine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⁠— Axalta recently announced that the coatings giant has installed its 100th Axalta Irus Mix full automated hands-free paint mixing machine. The unit was installed in Bodyshop Carenove in France earlier this month. The business has used Standox, one of Axalta’s automotive refinish brands, for more than 20 years.  “Axalta Irus Mix is […]

Props to Preston Chevrolet: UniParts O.E.M. welcomes Preston Chevrolet to trusted network

Langley, British Columbia — UniParts O.E.M. has announced the addition of Preston Chevrolet as its newest dealership in British Columbia, further expanding its trusted network of OEM parts suppliers. According to a recent press release, this collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service and high-quality automotive parts to collision centres across the B.C. […]

Welcoming Wilson: Shawn Wilson named Chief Financial Officer, Simplicity Car Care

Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Wilson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. With a distinguished career spanning more than two decades, Wilson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance and performance optimization across diverse industries. Wilson is a results-driven CFO […]

Saputo Signings: Joe Saputo acquires CARSTAR Guelph and CARSTAR Oakville East

Toronto, Ontario — Joe Saputo, CARSTAR MSO with now four facilities in the Ontario area, has recently announced the acquisition of CARSTAR Guelph and CARSTAR Oakville East. Joe Saputo, who was named the 2023 CARSTAR franchisee of the year, has had a longstanding career in the industry. Saputo’s parents, Sam and Rose, were in the […]

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla advises ‘notably lower’ growth rate in 2024; Stellantis struggles in North America

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla shares take a hit as CEO Elon Musk advises “notably lower” growth in 2024 compared to what was experienced in 2023. Plus, Stellantis struggles to gain its foothold in the North American market. The Tesla tumble Shares of Tesla dropped 11 percent last Wednesday as the […]

Hello to Heise: Color Compass announces Darrin Heise as new General Sales Manager for Eastern Canada

London, Ontario – Color Compass has announced the appointment of Darrin Heise as the new General Sales Manager for Eastern Canada, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Heise will report directly to Jamie Corbeil, Vice President of Color Compass. Heise brings 16 years of extensive experience within the Color Compass organization, where he has been instrumental in […]

Inheriting Car Culture: Hagerty’s ‘Future of Driving’ survey reveals Gen Z are America’s next generation of car enthusiasts

Toronto, Ontario — Gen Z expresses a greater interest in car culture than Baby Boomers, according to a Hagerty Insurance 2024 survey. Specifically, the “Future of Driving” survey—which polled more than 2,000 Americans about the role that cars play in their life—noted that Gen Z expressed significant interest in vehicles at 60 percent, compared to […]

WorldSkills Prep: Team Canada autobody repair competitor trains with Color Compass

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Team Canada’s WorldSkills Lyon 2024 autobody competitor, James Bartel, is busy training for the international competition, which is just over a month away. Justin Zelinski from Color Compass conducted a training session for Bartel at the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) training centre last week. According to WorldSkills expert Bill Speed, Bartel will […]

Glue Pull Goals: KECO Body Repair Products celebrates collaboration with SkillsUSA to bring GPR to future competitions

Toronto, Ontario — KECO Body Repair’s Glue Pull Repair (GPR) technology will be used in SkillsUSA Automotive Refinishing Technology competitions via a contribution announced by KECO last week. According to a recent press release, KECO’s journey with SkillsUSA began in 2020, driven by “a vision to incorporate GPR into the national competition. This vision took a […]

EV/AV Report: Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system exempt by Transport Canada; Cruise puts production of self-driving vehicle without steering wheel on hold

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck receives a temporary exemption from Transport Canada for its steer-by-wire driving system; while General Motors’ Cruise announces that it will be putting the production of a self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel on hold. Wired workarounds Tesla has announced that its electric […]

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