Delving into Digital: 3M Announces ‘strategic investment’ in asTech
St. Paul, Minnesota — 3M has invested in asTech, citing a “continued commitment to advanced the digitization” of the aftermarket supplies giant, the companies announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The 3M Ventures strategic investment in Repairify [asTech’s parent company] enables us to accelerate our solutions and offerings across the entire automotive […]
The Good Life: Your good life is not a goal—it’s right now
By Chelsea Stebner I think that many of us know one of the very best ways to learn is through listening and conversation with other like-minded people who are in similar leadership roles. It is often a lonely place to be. I love the opportunity to network at industry events, roundtables, and conferences simply to […]
Power Surge: StatsCan data finds EV and hybrid sales lead vehicle sales recovery
Toronto, Ontario – As the Canadian automotive industry makes it’s slow climb toward recovery, following sharp sales declines at the height of the pandemic, new data from Statistics Canada shows that electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid sales are leading the charge in overall sales volume. According to data published by Stats Can on Feb 11., […]
In-Cyber Insights: Most shops underprepared for cyberattacks, according to new report from APMA
Toronto, Ontario – A new report from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is reminding collision shop owners that adequate cybersecurity measures are no longer optional in today’s automotive environment. “Cyber has many faces in today’s automotive industry and poses significant risks if left unchecked,” said Flavio Volpe, APMA president. “The reality is that now, […]
Final Stretch: SGI extends SQARP deadline
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has announced an extension to the deadline for shops to meet the new Safe and Quality Auto Repair Program (SQARP). The effective date for repair shops to meet the new accreditation requirements has been extended to July 1, 2021. “We had hoped everyone would have a chance to […]
‘Certainty Starts Here:’ GM campaign highlighting the importance of OE parts
Markham, Ontario — General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales has taken the next step in its global rebranding initiative with the launch of a new marketing campaign, designed to strengthen GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco brands. “This marketing campaign is the next step in our journey to drive a focused, disciplined strategy for GM’s maintenance […]
Stand Up Speak Out: 86.5 percent of repairers believe in rights to access vehicle data
Toronto, Ontario — Among repairers, there is no data debate in regard to the Your Data. Your Choice movement; a recent survey conducted by Collision Repair indicates more than 90 percent of Canada’s collision community are concerned about accessing vehicle data in the future. When it comes down to who should have access to vehicle […]
Officially International: Fix Network announces expansion of first U.S. ProColor shops
Blainville, Quebec — Fix Network World on Thursday announced three autobody shops in Southern California had joined its ProColor franchise, the first locations in the U.S. for the two major international collision brands. In 2019, Fix Network World bought the Canadian brand ProColor brand from Uni-Select declaring that the 172 ProColor shops combined with roughly […]
Bold and Blue-tiful: PPG’s 2020 Colour Report shows continued increase in blue hues
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — On Tuesday PPG released its 2020 automotive colour popularity report, and the results are mind blue-ing. The colour, called ‘optimistic’ by PPG, climbed to nine percent of the global colour share in 2020—a one percent increase from 2019. The trend reinforces PPG 2019 automotive colour forecast, which anticipated that sales of blue […]
Cheque please, no tip: ICBC says $190 rebate cheques coming in March
Victoria, British Columbia – Meeting its promise to return a portion of the $600 million in savings accrued during the pandemic, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced that drivers in the province will have rebate cheques in their pockets come March. All customers who had a policy with ICBC from April to […]
