Can You Believe This?! Firelit underglow; streetfighters’ cars and more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s FRIDAY! Time for our wacky feature, bringing you manual lowriders, Cadillac-inspired jacuzzis; tractor road rage and much, much more!
Auto Bugatti’s Achievement: Joe Visconti and team recognized for top Tesla CSI score in Quebec region
Dorval, Quebec — AutoCanada is congratulating Auto Bugatti collision centre, part of the AutoCanada network, on its achievement as Tesla’s top customer index score (CSI) performer in the Quebec market. Joe Visconti, president of Auto Bugatti, and the rest of the team received a CSI of more than 95 percent, according to an email from […]
Trend Talk: CIECA’s Thursday webinar to cover current and forecasted industry trends
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) is hosting a webinar tomorrow, where Bart Mazurek of Automotive Services Group (ASG) Consulting and Services for CCC Intelligent Solutions will cover current and forecasted trends for the collision industry. Mazurek will discuss economic trends, driving behaviours, repair metrics and automotive technologies that affect the […]
Tuesday Ticker: PPG says first-quarter EPS will be higher than previous guidance; Rivian maintains annual production expectations
Toronto, Ontario — PPG raises its guidance for Q1 2023 earnings thanks to stronger automotive OEM coatings sales performances, while Rivian reassures investors and analysts in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. PPG pumps it up PPG upped its guidance for first-quarter adjusted profit to between US$1.52 per share and US$1.58 per share, thanks to “stronger sales […]
Can You Believe This: 10-foot Tesla wheels, Polar Plunge car races and much, much more
Toronto, Ontario — Another Friday, time to let the laughs roll. This week we’ve got Amish-inspired Tesla mods, outer panel decor that’ll put your living room deer mount to shame and much, much more.
Good Results in All Regions: AkzoNobel publishes 2022 report with financial results
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — AkzoNobel unveiled its 2022 report on Wednesday, which details the company’s activities last year, including financial results and key business developments. High energy costs and labour shortages continued to impact AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinish customers in 2022 while presenting the company with opportunities to support customers’ sustainability ambitions. Nonetheless, director of automotive […]
Tuesday Ticker: Driven Brands celebrates two years on Nasdaq; Tesla cuts prices globally
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Driven Brands celebrates two years since going public with a guest appearance At Nasdaq and Tesla drops its Canadian prices again. Two years public Driven Brands celebrated two years since it first went public in a big way, with group president and executive vice president of paint, collision and glass […]
A Spectacular SEMA: Check out Collision Repair’s SEMA 2022 yearbook
Las Vegas, Nevada — Another SEMA Show has come and gone—but, oh, was it a triumphant one. The 2022 SEMA Show welcomed more than 1,900 exhibitors and 60,000 buyers—and the Canadian collision industry was certainly well represented. Events from North American paint and equipment suppliers and the annual AIA Canada Night kept Canadians in close […]
Canadian Connection: GMC Hummer EV undergoes cold-weather testing in northern Ontario
Kapuskasing, Ontario — The GMC Hummer EV will come with a tiny piece of Canada, as the vehicle’s cold-weather performance is being tested in northern Ontario. General Motors released a video of the upcoming electric Hummer in late March, wherein a white version of the pickup traversing snow-covered grounds in negative 32-degree weather. Approximately 800 […]
Tuesday Ticker: December 28, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — As we close out 2021, this week’s Tuesday Ticker is all about the top six automotive industry stocks to turn your eyes to—or avoid at all costs—in 2022. Check out Collision Repair’s list of stocks to watch below! Tesla Seems like a duh, right? Tesla has reached all-time heights in 2021, […]
