Pricing Paradigm: Boyd’s Q1 sales driven by vehicle complexity, increased scanning and calibration services
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Boyd Group reported its Q1 sales figures last month, with increases in sales based on “higher repair costs due to increasing vehicle complexity…increased scanning and calibration services and general market inflation,” said the company. CEO Tim O’Day told investors during the earnings call that most of the company’s scanning and calibrations […]
Tuesday Ticker: Analysts hope Musk shifts attention to Tesla; Stellantis stops construction amid financial disputes and more
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis airs its disputes with the federal government; Tesla fans hope Elon Musk turns his attention toward the EV brand and Boyd reports its Q1 financials in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Stellantis stalemate Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have ceased construction on a planned EV battery factory in Windsor, Ont., over ongoing […]
Glory to OARA: Recycler convention and trade show held in Mississauga, Ont.
Mississauga, Ontario — Various verticals of the automotive industry were in Mississauga for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) annual Convention and Trade Show, which saw more than 400 attendees—not including the last-minute registrations at the venue. While OARA did not officially kick off until Friday morning, plenty of delegates arrived a day early for […]
Enrolment Inefficiency: SAAQ sees glitches and significant delays following digital transformation
Quebec City, Quebec — The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) has been in the grips of a crisis following the provincial insurance board’s digital transition on Feb. 20, 2023. SAAQClic was supposed to move most transactions online, like renewing licenses or paying for driving exams. The transition has not been as smooth as […]
Can You Believe This?! Car shrines to hippos, ginger ale exhausts and much, much more
Toronto, Ontario — Want to know what a Canada Dry can welded to a Honda exhaust sounds like? Look no further than this week’s Can You Believe This?! clip.
Application Integration: Autel and Repairify announce partnership to deliver remote diagnostic services across North America
Texas, United States – Autel and Repairify announced an exclusive collaboration agreement on Wednesday, with Repairify’s diagnostic, allowing calibration and programming solutions to be exclusively offered through Autel’s remote capable products across North America. According to a company press release, Repairify will integrate its diagnostic, calibration, and programming solutions into a revised version of Autel’s […]
Building a Board: AIA Canada seeks nominations for board of directors
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is seeking applications for its Board of Directors. Applications are due March 3, 2023. Directors generally serve a two-year term and must be able to attend two or three board meetings each year and be available for two or three conference calls per year. The […]
Industry Insider: Environmental initiatives and amplifying profitability
Toronto, Ontario — On today’s episode of Industry Insider radio, host James Kerr chats with Paul Prochilo of Simplicity Car Care to see how attention to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and environmental initiatives can lead to positive action and profitability for your collision repair centre.
Record Revenues: Driven Brands reports 39 percent increase in 2022 revenues
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands is reporting growth in its full-year 2022 and Q4 2022 financial results, announced Wednesday morning. For the whole of 2022, Driven Brands reported 39 percent increases in revenue, which grew to US$2 billion driven by same-store sales and location acquisitions, said the company. The company’s paint, collision and glass […]
From Your Toolbox: B.C. car builder shares gift wrapping hack using prime masking paper
Victoria, British Columbia — Is Christmas breaking the bank this year? Looking to spend a little less on gift wrap that’ll be tossed by noon on Christmas day? Look no further than your own materials supply—prime masking paper makes an easy, cheap and customizable alternative. Chelsie Lesnoski, a former Bodyworx Cover star and co-owner of […]
