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Making Milestones: UniglassPlus celebrates milestone 100th store opening

Toronto, Ontario — UniglassPlus has announced the opening of its 100th location after having opened three new stores in June 2024 to bring the brand to this milestone. “This achievement marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to expanding its market presence and redefining the auto glass industry in Canada,” wrote […]

Recycling

Greg Gets Gold: Automotive recycler Greg Stewart claims back-to-back Paralympic gold in Paris

Paris, France — Scrap and recycling industry member Greg Stewart defended his record-setting F46 shot put Paralympic Gold from Tokyo 2020 last week, winning back-to-back medals as he once again claimed Paralympic gold in Paris. Stewart, the owner of Para Metals Contracting and recent speaker at the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI), successfully defended […]

Auto Insurance

On the Rise: Summer 2024 severe weather results in 228,000 claims; a 406 percent increase compared to previous 20-year average, says IBC

Toronto, Ontario — Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]

Training

Practical Preparations: SkilledTradesBC to hold exam preparation webinar on September 18 for trades students

Victoria, British Columbia — SkilledTradesBC is hosting a webinar on September 18, 2024, for those seeking help with upcoming interprovincial, Red Seal exams; certificates of qualifications, challenge certifications or standard-level exams. The webinar will specifically be hosted by SkilledTradesBC’s Apprenticeship Advisors from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT and will offer attendees the chance to […]

Collision Repair

News from Automechanika: Axalta launches Axalta Nimbus customer experience platform with a Canadian connection

Ajax, Ontario — Axalta today announced the launch of Axalta Nimbus, a new global customer experience platform for Axalta refinish customers. Patricia Morschel, vice president of marketing and commercial operations for Axalta global refinish, demonstrated the new technology live at Automechanika Frankfurt on Tuesday morning. Set to go live early 2025 in North America, Axalta […]

Collision Repair

Incoming Innovations: SATA announces new spray gun, the SATA jet X

Toronto, Ontario — SATA GmbH, Kornwestheim-based specialists for wet coating technologies recently introduced a new lineup of products at Automechanika in Germany. The new product that attracted the most interest was the jet X premium spray gun. The spray gun boasts a new look: what stands out is the simple, elegant exterior in matte black with […]

Defeating Dust: 3M introduces the 3M Clean Sanding System for Canada and around the world

Toronto, Ontario — 3M has announced that shops in Canada and around the world will now have access to the 3M Clean Sanding System as part of a comprehensive dust extraction solution offered by the company. Specifically, 3M announced that effective in Q4 2024, the 3M Clean Sanding System will be offered in the United […]

Inclusivity Insights: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to hold webinar on workplace diversity, October 3

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is hosting a webinar on October 3 at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET on the procedures needed to create a diverse workplace. Specifically, the webinar will introduce the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC), a new project that aims to empower businesses with the tools, knowledge, resources and […]

Electric Spending: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses by average of 1.4 percent, says MIT study

Toronto, Ontario — A new study from MIT researchers indicates that charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) can boost income for businesses by an average of 1.4 percent. Specifically, the study found that in California where data was collected, opening a charging station boosted annual spending at each nearby business by an average of about […]

Tuesday Ticker: Jaguar at ‘crossroads’ amid shift to EVs; BMW to produce hydrogen vehicle with Toyota

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— This weekly Tuesday Ticker shines a light on moves in the alternative fuel space as Jaguar execs share frustrations regarding its massive shift to luxury EVs, while BMW and Toyota partner to produce hydrogen-powered BMW vehicles.  Jaguar jumping through hoops Jaguar’s Managing Director says the OEM is at a “crossroads” amid its […]

Fall Festivities: Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers hosts Fall Conference

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The dedicated collision repairers of Saskatchewan were in Saskatoon last week for the annual Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Fall Conference. The event kicked off last Thursday with a golf tournament. Attendees spent the day on the stunning greens at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links, treated with visits from industry partners […]

EV/AV Report: Fisker avoids liquidation; while provincial funding aims to help develop autonomous vehicle research

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Delaware judge in the United States has ruled that Fisker won’t be forced into a Chapter 7 liquidation; while the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has received provincial funding to help develop autonomous vehicle research. Liquidation letups Automotive manufacturer Fisker will reportedly not be […]

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