DIVERSIFY TO THRIVE
The key to success in today’s world of collision repair In an era where electric vehicles (EVs) are speeding ahead and advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS) are setting new industry standards, collision repair shops stand at a pivotal moment. The key tostaying competitive and relevant? Diversifying their services to embrace these technological advancements. Picture a bustling […]
DEFINING ACCOUNTABILITY
Blame game or recipe for betterment? By ALLISON ROGERS What is accountability? I recently ran into a statistic online that suggested a startling 80 percent of people understand accountability in the workplace to be synonymous with punishment. Accountability, when you look up the definition of the word, is “the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility […]
TOWING NEWS
TOWING TOILS Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. The issue, according to Northern Ontario tow operators, is that there are currently only two authorized training providers in Ontario and one of them—CAA Club […]
RECYCLING NEWS
SUSTAINABLE SCHEDULE Honda recently released a document outlining its 2024 environmental social governance (ESG) plans for increased recycling efforts for future products and parts. Honda claims it wants to “take on the challenge” in shifting to a recycling-oriented business that creates economic value while reducing the consumption of natural resources. The OEM said it is […]
QUEBEC | REGIONAL NEWS
SUNNY DAYS Polytechnique Montreal students have won two races in the United States, the Solar Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, with their self-built solar-powered vehicle. The vehicle, which took two-and-a-half years to build, specifically won the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, both of which took place in July. […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ONTARIO
SAPUTO SIGNINGS Joe Saputo, CARSTAR MSO with now four facilities in the Ontario area, has recently announced the acquisition of CARSTAR Guelph and CARSTAR Oakville East. Saputo, who was named the 2023 CARSTAR franchisee of the year, has had a longstanding career in the industry. Saputo’s parents, Sam and Rose, were in the first year […]
MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS
CELEBRATING SINGH Members of the Motor Vehicle Industry of Manitoba were recently thanked by Surdinder Singh, the recipient of this year’s Board scholarship. Surdinder came to Canada as an international student pursuing an associate arts degree. When Okanagan College introduced him to automotive repair and refinishing, Surdinder swapped programs. Christine Stanley, manager at CARSTAR Winnipeg […]
SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS
SASKATCHEWAN SHOWCASES Skills Canada has announced that the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) will be held in Saskatchewan for the second time since 2015. The 2025 competition will specifically be held at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District from May 29 to May 31, 2025. There will be several events happening in conjunction […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
SALUTE TO SUNRIDGE CARSTAR has announced the grand opening of CARSTAR Sunridge, formerly Sunridge Collision and Glass. Kaizen Automotive Group, which owns and operates CARSTAR Fort McMurray, CARSTAR Strathmore, Carstar Calgary NE and CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot (Shaw), will now be operating CARSTAR Calgary Sunridge. CARSTAR Calgary Sunridge is a 1,486 sq. m. (16,000 sq. ft.) […]
REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA
IMPOUND INSIGHTS The Automotive Retailers’ Association (ARA) has announced significant updates to the Impound Lot Operators (ILO) program, as recently announced by Road Safety BC. The new rates, as well as a revamped rate-setting methodology and other administrative changes, mark a major milestone for ILOs. These updates specifically include the discontinuation of the order for […]
