A Steel for Ford: OEM wins Automotive Excellence Award for innovations in advanced high-strength steel
Southfield, Michigan — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has awarded this year’s Automotive Excellence Award to Ford for its advanced high-strength steel innovations in the all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The award was presented by John Catterall, vice president of AISI’s automotive program, at the 20th annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) in-person […]
Setting a Gold Standard: Standard Auto Wreckers receives honour from Port Hope mayor
Port Hope, Ontario — David Gold, owner of Ontario’s Standard Auto Wreckers, was recently recognized by Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson for his company’s work in the local community. “In 2014 we began discussions [for Standard to open in Port Hope], and it’s only been positive since then,” said Sanderson. The mayor noted Standard Auto Wreckers’ […]
Funding the Future: Cox Automotive to offer new awards to Georgian College Automotive Business School students
Barrie, Ontario — Cox Automotive Canada has created two new awards in hopes to encourage diversity in the automotive industry. Two eligible students at Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada who recognize an automotive industry opportunity to drive change or champion its transformation will be awarded $2,500 each. The inclusion award will go to […]
Seventy Years Strong: Marcel’s Collision in Windsor, Ont. celebrates anniversary
Windsor, Ontario — Marcel’s Collision is thrilled to be celebrating 70 years in business this year. The facility, a family-run business in Windsor Ontario, set up shop in 1951 and hasn’t looked back. The shop, originally called Marcel’s Service Garage Ltd, was established by Marcel Marier. It is now owned and operated by his nephew, […]
Ontario’s ACEs: Pfaff Autoworks named 2020 ACE Awards Exceptional Repair Centre finalist
Vaughan, Ontario — Pfaff Autoworks of Vaughan, Ontario, has been named a finalist in VeriFacts Automotive Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) award for 2020. Each year, VeriFacts Automotive recognizes a collision repair center that has participated in the VeriFacts Verified Quality (VQ) Program for a minimum of six months and has consistently delivered superior […]
Sustainable Success: BASF Canada recognizes CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body in Customer Sustainability Awards Programme
Richmond, British Columbia — Last month, BASF Canada announced the winners of its first Customer Sustainability Awards Programme, where the coatings company recognized B.C. collision centre CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body as a Small Business Sustainability Leader. CSN OpenRoad Richmond Auto Body is a third-generation family business in operation since 1960. Helmed by President Randy […]
Awards Season: Subaru Canada honoured in 2021 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image awards
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru Canada has been honoured in three major categories of the 2021 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, including Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand and Best Performance Brand. With this year’s acknowledgement, Subaru has now won Most Trusted Brand for seven consecutive years, in addition to its second consecutive and fourth […]
Calling the Movers and Shakers: AIA Canada seeks Young Leader of the Year nominations
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is seeking nominations for its Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee’s Young Leader of the Year award. This annual award recognizes efforts of an outstanding individual under the age of 45 that excels in leadership, is involved in AIA as a volunteer, shows committment […]
Organization Achievement: CARSTAR first among collision repair on Entrepreneur mag’s Franchise 500 list
Charlotte, North Carolina — CARSTAR has been ranked first among collision repair companies in the Entrepreneur Magazine 2021 Franchise 500 list–the second franchise award this week for the company. The list is recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement. The Franchise 500 placed CARSTAR 164th on the list and first […]
Best in Class: Kia Rio awarded by J.D. Power.
Toronto, Ontario — The 2021 Kia Rio, a subcompact hatchback with a European-influenced design, has earned J.D. Power Canada Alg Residual Value Awards for 2021 in the subcompact segment. ALG’s Residual Value Awards recognizes the vehicles segments that are projected to hold the highest percentage of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after a four-year […]
