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Rising Sun: Hyundai Canada donates $50K to Montreal youth non-profit

Markham, Ontario — Proving to be an automaker with an eye always on Canadian communities, Hyundai Canada has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Sun Youth Organization to support underprivileged youth in the Greater Montreal area. “Hyundai’s shared priorities with Sun Youth—specifically preventing exclusion—allowed us to realize our vison for improving the quality of […]

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Long Time, No SAAR: SAAR Fall Conference picking up momentum as Sept. 9 approaches

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The golf tournament disguised as an automotive trade show called the SAAR Fall Conference is a go for the second weekend of September as organizers report “great momentum” as attendees get registered for the event. As of Monday morning, there are only twenty spots left for this year’s kick-off golf tournament, though […]

Reminder: ARA accepting entries for annual Show and Shine contest through August 30

Toronto, Ontario — Entries are now being accepted for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) third annual Show and Shine contest. The categories for this year’s car show are: antiques and vintage; ‘Best of Rods’; customs, classic and muscle cars; trucks; motorcycles and ‘Best in Show’ prize sponsored by BASF. The event’s key sponsor, BASF, will […]

Good Neighbours: Craftsman Collision launches donation campaign in support of B.C. wildfire victims

North Vancouver, British Columbia — Craftsman Collision is stepping up in a big way in the fight against wildfires in British Columbia as the collision chain launches a campaign to match donations made to the Red Cross, and other community organizations in the Okanagan. “In these unprecedented times, we are giving back in the best […]

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A Win for Windsor: Windsor Assembly Plant recognized for 2021 Canadian Energy Project of the Year

Windsor, Ontario — The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been recognized as the 2021 Canadian Region Energy Project of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The plant’s winning project reduced energy usage in the paint shop by 20,250 gigajoules (GJ) or eight percent annually — the equivalent of the electricity used […]

Setting a Gold Standard: Standard Auto Wreckers receives honour from Port Hope mayor

Port Hope, Ontario ⁠— David Gold, owner of Ontario’s Standard Auto Wreckers, was recently recognized by Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson for his company’s work in the local community. “In 2014 we began discussions [for Standard to open in Port Hope], and it’s only been positive since then,” said Sanderson. The mayor noted Standard Auto […]

The Donaldson Deal: CSN Collision Centres appoints new Senior Vice President

Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centres announced Friday the appointment of former Enterprise Holdings Assistant Vice President/Sales, Sean Donaldson as CSN’s new senior vice president, effective Monday, August 16. Following a 25-year career at Enterprise, Donaldson enters the collision repair industry with a wealth of experience. In a press released issued Friday, CSN Collision Centres […]

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Stan Kingshott’s West Coast Classic golf tourney postponed to 2022

Toronto, Ontario — Disappointing news for fans of golf and autobody repair on the west coast, CARPAK Distributing Corp. and Lordco Auto Parts have announced that the Stan Kingshott’s West Coast Classic golf tournament has been postponed until next year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in British Columbia and golf venue capacity limits still […]

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Super Sustainability: BASF Canada recognized for its sustainability leadership under CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program

Mississauga, Ontario – BASF has been recognized by CN, a transportation industry leader and trade-enabler, for its sustainability practices in Canada. The CN EcoConnexions Partnership Program celebrates CN’s customers and supply chain partners who are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and being part of the climate solution, building a more sustainable future. “We are […]

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Used and Ready to Cruise: CarGurus announced this year’s Best Used Car Awards

Toronto, Ontario — CarGurus today announced the winners of its annual Best Used Car Awards. The 2021 awards identify the best recent-year used models across 10 body-style categories: long-term projected value retention, driver satisfaction, user reviews, expert evaluation, popularity and availability. “CarGurus’ Best Used Car Awards have become an industry mainstay for the last five […]

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Horsepower for Hope: Car lovers raise $540,000 for cancer

Edmonton, Alberta — A group of car enthusiasts raised $540,000 for the Kids with Cancer Society at a recent car rally in Edmonton. The yearly event, called July Afterburner Rally is organized by Horsepower for Hope, a group of car lovers, who use their passion for automobiles to raise money for the Kids with Cancer […]

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20TH ANNIVERSARY TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE: NACE

As Collision Repair magazine nears its 20th Anniversary serving the Canadian autobody aftermarket its helpings of industry news, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane, starting with a full overview of ALL our International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) coverage of year’s past! Stay tuned to Collision Repair mag as we unveil more exciting items […]

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