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Tag: auto dealers
Collision Repair
At the Peak: Simplicity Car Care recognizes top performing franchisees at first annual awards
Toronto, Ontario — To celebrate another year of growth, Simplicity Car Care hosted its first annual awards ceremony to honour its top performers across the country. To Simplicity, it’s about more than sales; the company takes time to honour owners and staff—known as Simplifiers—for leadership, customer satisfaction, and their impact on the community. The award […]
October 21, 2022
Collision Repair
Conquering Together: Consolidated Collision Services serves educational sessions, honours top performers at National Network Meeting
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) held its National Network Meeting on October 19, where more than 80 members partook in a full day of thoughtful presentations, discussion and general merriment. The event was in collaboration with the Automotive Conference and Expo, or ACE held next door at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. The […]
October 21, 2022
Collision Repair
Fix Chats: Interviews with Fix Network’s conference speakers
Quebec City, Quebec — From Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Fix Network hosted its industry partners for the company’s annual conference. Attendees were treated to a lineup of on-trend presentations from Fix Network’s own executives and special visitors–and Collision Repair was lucky enough to catch up with the speakers following their presentations. Scroll through the […]
October 11, 2022
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EV/AV Report: Waterproofing the Cybertruck; Loblaws deploys autonomous delivery trucks
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Elon Musk teases some Cybertruck features; Loblaws deploys autonomous grocery trucks in Toronto and Nissan announces pricing for its upcoming EV. Waterproof…enough? Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybertruck is going to be “waterproof enough” to cross rivers and act as a marine […]
October 7, 2022
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Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada enters used-vehicle auction market
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada enters the used-vehicle auction market with an acquisition; Magna makes electric-centric moves in India and Rivian sets a date for its Q3 results call. AutoCanada and auctions Last week, AutoCanada entered the used-vehicle auction market by acquiring North Toronto Auction (NTA), a fee-based used-vehicle auction business […]
October 7, 2022
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Can You Believe This?! October 7, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Happy long weekend Friday, folks! Why not celebrate with a zany clip? This week, witness warrior vehicles on the road–including an RV-limousine crossover and triple-decker transporters. Plus, see Disney’s foray into car parts; witness the world’s tiniest delivery and much, much more!
October 6, 2022
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Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver starts today
Vancouver, British Columbia — Today is the first day of the two-day long CCIF Vancouver forum at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, and registration is still open at the time of publication. Packed with presentations from Axalta, Simplicity Car Care, Enterprise Holdings, as well as a talk from frequent Collision Repair contributor, Stefano Liessi, CCIF […]
October 5, 2022
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Bigger Than the Last: SEMA Show 2022 to feature 30 percent more exhibitors than 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — This year’s SEMA Show will feature 30 percent more exhibitors than last year’s event, according to show organizers. An email blast from Monday says that exhibit space for SEMA 2022 is 30 percent larger, compared to the 2021 exhibition. “That’s more than three football fields in growth,” wrote organizers. Exhibitor participation […]
October 3, 2022
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Tuesday Ticker: Tesla vehicle production up 42 percent; Uber aims for B.C. operational licenses
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Tesla reports its production and delivery numbers for Q3 2022; Uber takes another try at obtaining operating licenses in two B.C. regions, and Magna International marks a 52-week low. Tip Top Tesla According to the OEM’s preliminary report for its production and delivery numbers, Tesla produced 42 percent more cars […]
October 3, 2022
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Rivian is Ready: OEM can now sell vehicles in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — As of this week, Transport Canada has authorized Rivian to sell vehicles in Canada. While Rivian has yet to kickstart its Canadian deliveries, despite original promises that customers would receive orders by Nov. 2021, the automaker has now been certified and registered by Transport Canada. The news comes a few days after […]
September 30, 2022
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Welcomes of the Week: Simplicity Car Care St. Boniface
Saint Boniface, Quebec — Simplicity Car Care has announced its newest franchisee location in Saint Boniface, Quebec. Simplicity Saint Boniface owner, Luc Bistodeau, acquired Carrosserie St-Boniface & Fils in December of 2019, and has been working in the field since 1989. Working as a body painter, technician, and paint representative, he knows the details needed […]
September 30, 2022
Collision Repair
AkzoNobel’s SEMA Plans: Coatings company to showcase Carbeat, Dave Kindig partnership and more
Las Vegas, Nevada – Join us next month at SEMA, where AkzoNobel will showcase its paint lines, software, showcase cars and more. AkzoNobel’s indoor booth #20060 will feature the Sikkens coatings series, Carbeat proprietary production management software and Acoat Selected Business Support Services. That’s not all–if you like cars and sunshine, outdoor rig #81080 has six […]
September 30, 2022
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