Human Factor: Cox Automotive lays off 80 employees amid Edmonton withdrawal
Edmonton, Alberta — Cox Automotive is cutting loose 80 employees in Canada as it closes its Manheim auction operation, saying that the local wholesale market meant that the business no longer fit Cox’s growth plans for the future. “It’s never easy when we make these decisions. Unfortunately, Edmonton is not going to be a part […]
SATA auctions 150 Spray Gun for charity at CCIF Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — February 1, 2018 — SATA Canada auctioned the first manufactured SATAjet Canada 150 special edition spray gun at CCIF Toronto in an effort to raise funds for autism research. The SATAjet Canada 150 was created to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Only 150 individually numbered spray guns were produced. “The SATAjet Canada 150 […]
Wounded Warriors Canada to auction rare Shelby Cobra
Richmond, British Columbia — May 9, 2017 — Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health charity that supports ill and injured veterans, first responders and their families. The organization has just announced the formation of the Wounded Warriors Canadian Automobile Team (WWCAT), along with the first event for the auto team. In cooperation with […]
Rare 1950’s Chevy bread delivery truck to feature at Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas
By Mike Pickford Abbotsford, British Columbia – July 22, 2016 — An old, yet completely brand new, 1950’s Chevrolet bread delivery truck is set to be one of the rarest and most unusual pieces at a premier auto auction in the US this fall. When Mort Hall, of the BC-based spray and auto body supplier […]
Copart opens Moncton facility, integrates Montreal
Courtice, Ontario — December 9, 2015 — Copart Canada has announced the grand opening of the Moncton, New Brunswick location and the full integration of Copart’s Virtual Bidding – The Third Generation (VB3) technology at the Montreal, Québec location. Both locations have successfully hosted online auctions using VB3 technology, and have reportedly received a high […]
