Driving Retail: Canadian June retail sales growth led by increases in auto, auto parts sales
Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian retail sales grew ever so slightly in June (0.1 percent from the previous month), and that growth was mostly driven by car sales, according to data released by Statistics Canada last Wednesday. The gain was led by increases at motor vehicle and parts dealers (2.9 percent gain and 2.5 percent gain, […]
Copart Competition: Copart opens entries for the 2023 Rebuild Challenge with $15,500 worth of prizes
Dallas, Texas — Copart, a global leader in online auto auctions, recently announced that the 2023 Copart Rebuild Challenge is now open for entries with $15,500 worth of prizes awaiting the top three winners. “We’re always impressed with the creativity and skill our Members demonstrate every year in the Rebuild Challenge,” said Fatima Ali, director […]
Finish Line in Sight: Uni-Select achieves Investment Canada Act approval in LKQ acquisition process
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select announced Thursday its receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, moving the company one step closer to closing its acquisition deal with LKQ and its numbered company. “The above-mentioned approval satisfies the closing condition regarding the Investment Canada Act set forth in the arrangement agreement between Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and […]
Can You Believe This?! November 4, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Wake up, grab a cup o’ joe and indulge in this weekly Can You Believe This?! clip from Collision Repair mag. Featuring barely-there tire tread, super lit gas stations, double-decker catastrophes and much, much more!
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Welcomes of the Week: CSN Midtown in Windsor, Ont.
Markham, Ontario — CSN Midtown located in Windsor, Ontario is the latest repairer to join the CSN network, the company announced last week. CSN Midtown is owned and operated by one of CSN’s long-standing MSOs, Joe Di Carlo and Vince Paesano, who also own CSN JJ Dominion and CSN Riverside in Windsor. Formerly known to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can You Believe This?! October 21, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Another week has come and gone–now it’s time for Collision Repair’s Can You Believe This?! clip! Featuring SUV-submarine hybrids, drivers that’ll remind you of your old hall monitor, trampoline transporters and much, much more!
Friends in the Falls: ACE, CCS National Network meeting kicks off in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Niagara Falls, Ontario — The annual Automotive Conference and Expo (ACE) kicks off today at the Fallsview Resort in Niagara Falls. Held in conjunction with the Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) National Network meeting, ACE sessions will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, with an introduction from event host, radio and TV personality John Schols, followed […]
