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Contre toute attente: Montreal auto show draws nearly 150,000 despite 3 snow days, OEM absences

Montreal, Quebec — Proving that the Canadian car show spirit is still alive and well, the organizers of this year’s Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) are proud to report that the show drew in a crowd of 148,516 attendees, in spite of some snowy weather. “Our goal was achieved. Despite the three snow days and […]

Collision Repair

Building toward a spectacle: SEMA Battle of the Builders finals to air on History Channel this Sat.

Toronto, Ontario — Weren’t able to make it down to Las Vegas in person for this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition? Fear not, you can still get your fill of automotive ingenuity this Saturday on the History Channel, as the final round of this year’s competition is set to make its television premiere. […]

Collision Repair

Setting the Table: HD Repair Forum teases agenda topics ahead of full schedule release

Fort Worth, Texas — Technician retention, alternative fuel vehicles and ADAS are all on the menu for this year’s HD Repair Forum, set to take over the Fort Worth Hilton from April 18 to 19. With programming geared toward medium and heavy-duty collision repairers, insurers and appraisers of vehicles ranging from class 4 to 8, […]

Collision Repair

Welcome Back: Mario Dimovski becomes newest IBIS Ambassador after 12-month hiatus

London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS ambassador for North America, kick-starting its 2023 schedule themed “Sustainable Strategies for Success”. The IBIS Ambassadors program is a collaboration between IBIS Worldwide and automotive collision experts, bringing fresh, innovative content and expertise to audiences […]

Recycling

Spring Festivities: OARA sets date, schedule for 2023 Convention and Trade Show

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) will host its 2023 Convention and Trade Show from Thursday, March 30, through Saturday, April 1, 2023, the group announced earlier this week. Held at the Hilton, Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ontario, the event will feature an OARA board meeting, an annual general meeting, educational sessions and […]

Collision Repair

Big Trucks, Big Show: Registration open for 2023 HD Repair Forum in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas — Registration is officially open for one of the North American auto industry’s biggest events (literally), as this year’s HD Repair Forum gears up to welcome heavy and medium-duty collision industry members to Fort Worth, Texas this April. Organizers say this year’s show will run similarly to years past, with plans to […]

Jump for John: Simplicity adds John Turner as brand development manager, western Canada

Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care is pleased to introduce John Turner as the new brand development manager for Western Canada. He’s worked in various roles related to the automotive industry for more than two decades. From repairs to sales to leadership, Turner brings a wealth of experience to the team.  “I have been in […]

New Hires: Technical analyst Al McNeil and account manager Jack Landry join CSN Collision

Toronto, Ontario — CSN Collision Centre has announced two new hires, with Al McNeil joining as a field technical analyst and Jack Landry joining as an account manager. According to a company press release, McNeil will support Western Canadian licensees as part of the organization’s field operations team. He brings more than 28 years of […]

Moves for Murray: Boyd Group announces interim CFO

Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Boyd Group recently announced the appointment of Jeff Murray as interim CFO, effective January 1, 2023. On August 10, 2022, Boyd announced the planned retirement of Pat Pathipati from the role of Executive Vice President & CFO, effective December 31, 2022. The previously announced search to succeed Pat Pathipati in the role of […]

WHAT DID I SEMA?

A glimpse into the future Column by STEFANO LIESSI The AAPEX/SEMA Show is one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nev., it consistently draws a crowd of more than 100,000 car enthusiasts and industry insiders. If we narrow in on the collision industry, I will hazard a […]

New Chief in Town: AutoCanada appoints Azim Lalani to CFO starting Q1 2023

Toronto, Ontario — This new year will see more than a flip of the calendar for the team at AutoCanada, as the national MSO group has announced that Azim Lalani will take over as CFO at the beginning of the 2023 fiscal year. Lalani brings more than a quarter century of experience in the real […]

February Festivities: IBIS Middle East to be held Feb. 7-8, 2023 in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its 2023 event for the Middle Eastern region, to be held Feb. 7, 2023, and Feb. 8, 2023, at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre. The event is set to feature a “more dynamic format,” said IBIS, with interactive high-level […]

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