VIN Villainy: Calgary driver seeks to clear CARFAX report after alleged VIN cloning incident
Calgary, Alberta — If today’s drivers didn’t have enough theft-related concerns to power their paranoia, a Calgary resident has come forward to alert the public that cars can be stolen on paper too—that’s right, someone stole his VIN! At least that is what Rick Barvir suspects, as he recently recounted his ongoing struggles to sell […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR opens Calgary Crowfoot, marking 12th shop for prolific MSO
Calgary, Alberta — Mark another one down for CARSTAR, as the nationwide collision repair chain welcomes a new facility, CARSTAR Calgary Crowfoot, into the fold. Mark Kharfan got his start as a bodyshop owner about 25 years ago and has since become one of CARSTAR’s most prolific MSOs, now boasting 12 shops to his name […]
Golf Gathering: Tickets on sale for 21st annual Crash It Golf Tournament in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Grab your clubs from the back of your closet and get ready for one of the Alberta collision industry’s hottest summer events, as registration opens for this year’s Crash It Golf Tournament, returning to Calgary’s Blue Devil Golf Club this August. With registration covering the cost to golf, as well as lunch, […]
EV/AV Report: Navigating winter weather and planning for a power surge
Toronto, Ontario — An Ottawa company trains autonomous vehicles (AVs) to drive through the harshest of Canadian winters, Mitsubishi pledges to only sell EVs and hybrids by the mid-2030s and a report predicts that 1.5 million EVs will populate Albertan roads by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Train hard, play […]
Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]
Cancelled for Calgary: City’s International Auto and Truck Show cancelled for 2023, citing supply chain issues
Calgary, Alberta — The Calgary International Auto and Truck Show has been cancelled for 2023, organizers announced earlier this week, citing supply chain issues that will make it difficult for automotive dealers and aftermarket distributors to partake in the show. Executive Manager of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association Jim Gillespie said the group had been […]
Legal Speak: Burger joint sign falls on customer’s car, deal reached despite non-liabile insurance claims
Calgary, Alberta — A Calgary driver has finally received compensation after a restaurant sign fell on her car and two separate insurers ruled against her claim. Julie Moses, the driver in question, told Global News on Tuesday that her car was damaged by a falling sign while paying for an order at local burger joint, […]
Look Both Ways: Elk directs traffic on Alberta highway, issues warning to driver
Jasper, Alberta — In a stunning reversal to the relationship between nature and machines, concerned motorists along an Alberta highway near Jasper recently found themselves being herded to the road’s shoulders by a rogue bull elk out for a stroll. In a video uploaded to YouTube by WildlifeOnVideo, several drivers were forced to stop along […]
Fobbed Off: Car relay theft attacks spreading across Western Canada
Golden, British Columbia – Auto theft is on the rise across Canada, and small towns are no exception. In the past month, the town of Golden witnessed a 60 percent increase in auto theft, according to the RCMP. While the RCMP has not provided further details in its press release, aside from some tips, this […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision opens in southeast Calgary
Calgary, Alberta – On Aug 30, ProColor Collision announced a new location in southeast Calgary, the latest in the company’s network of independently owned and operated repair centres. Located in the Douglasdale community, ProColor Collision Calgary Southeast is an advanced collision repair facility with experienced journeyman autobody technicians and autobody painters wielding the latest paint […]
