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A Tractable Team-Up: Kirmac Collision and Autoglass partners with Tractable to digitally connect with customers

Vancouver, British Columbia — Kirmac Collision and Autoglass has announced that it is using Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the vehicle repair process and digitally engage customers. Along with its sister brand, Reborn Autobody, Kirmac Collision has been using Tractable for the last nine months to digitally engage customers by providing self-service visual damage […]

Recycling

Recyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and Expo

Reno, Nevada ⁠⁠— Last week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its 81st annual Convention and Expo at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, Las Vegas, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA.  The award was presented during the Friday night […]

Collision Repair

Tech Talks: CIECA to hold vehicle and data privacy webinar on November 21

Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that the company’s next webinar will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. EST and will cover “Vehicle Data and Privacy: A Balancing Act.” The one-hour live broadcast will further feature Adonne Washington, mobility, location and data policy counsel at the […]

Collision Repair

A Spooktacular Shine: Mint Smartwash in Calgary, Alta embraces Halloween season with haunted car wash

Calgary, Alberta — With Halloween upon us, the Mint Smartwash in Calgary, Alberta has more than embraced the spooky season through the creation of a haunted car wash. The first year for the event, bright by day, the car wash turns into a haunted-house-style experience from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with employees dressed in […]

Collision Repair

Freshly Skilled: Tropicana celebrates 2020, 2021, 2022 collision repair pre-apprenticeship classes with lavish graduation

Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Employment Services hosted its long-anticipated Collision Repair and Auto Body pre-apprenticeship graduation, where the not-for-profit honoured three classes of now-working apprentices. The celebration honoured three graduating classes—the classes of 2020 and 2021 had their originally scheduled ceremonies cancelled due to the pandemic—and was held at Centennial College’s event centre. The night […]

Collision Repair

Winter Worries: Friday afternoons in December are the most dangerous time to drive, Allstate Canada data shows

Toronto, Ontario — Recent collision claims data from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada reveals that December, January and November are respectively the three highest volume months for insurance claims due to a collision. From here, Friday afternoons in December are the most dangerous. When looking at the data, Allstate’s report further notes that half of […]

Strategic Steps: Pro Spot International hosts the Miller/Davis Group at Carlsbad facility

Carlsbad, California — On September 20, Pro Spot International hosted the Miller/Davis Group at its Carlsbad Manufacturing Plant and California Training Centre. The group engaged in a strategic performance session with partners from AkzoNobel and Color Compass Corporation. The visit specifically featured a comprehensive plant tour led by Pro Spot president Ron Olsson, who guided […]

Cold-Weather Closures: GM closes Kapuskasing, Ont., cold-weather testing facility

Kapuskasing, Ontario — After 51 years in operation, General Motors has announced that it is closing the Kapuskasing Proving Ground, a facility used to evaluate the durability of vehicles in cold weather. The Kapuskasing facility is the largest full-scale cold weather development facility in Ontario, with the site covering 272 acres and including a 3.6 […]

Emergency Expectations: AEB systems improving, but older tech struggles to keep up, says recent AAA report

Toronto, Ontario — A recent report on the Progression of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Technology from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that newer vehicle models tested are now able to avoid collisions 100 percent of the time at speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour. The report specifically aims to assess the performance of […]

Feeling Rivian Blue: New report highlights more than 16 worker safety violations at Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois

Normal, Illinois — A recent report from Bloomberg shares a history of serious health and safety violations at automaker Rivian’s plant in Normal, Illinois, including a former employee claiming to have experienced “Rivian Blue” bile after painting R1T pickup trucks without PPE. The electric vehicle manufacturer has specifically received citations for 16 initial violations in […]

Make Way for McQuillan: CCG announces Tony McQuillan as new Canadian vice president of sales

Toronto, Ontario — Certified Collision Group (CCG) has announced that as of October 28, 2024, Tony McQuillan has joined the organization as the Canadian vice president of sales. According to a recent press release, McQuillan has more than 35 years of collision repair experience alongside extensive knowledge of OEMs, sales, collision management and technical training. […]

Faraday Future’s FX Brand Continues Its Ramp Up as It Kicks Off Hiring for Key Positions

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it has begun hiring for key positions for its second brand, Faraday X (FX), as it furthers its plans to realize its goal of launching its initial products […]

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