Winter Wipeouts: More than 300 crashes reported in Edmonton, Alberta following first major snowfall
Edmonton, Alberta — More than 300 crashes have been reported to the city in Edmonton, Alberta following the first major snowfall of the season, which began Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, 227 people reported a crash to Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), which runs the city’s collision reporting centres. Of those 227 crashes, 28 vehicles […]
Hop on the Hoop Bus: Simplicity Car Care partners with Edmonton Stingers
Toronto, Ontario – Simplicity Car Care has proudly announced its partnership with the Edmonton Stingers, a celebrated basketball team representing the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). This exciting partnership is set to run through the fall and winter seasons, and with Simplicity Car Care’s support, promises to bring an engaging blend of community-focused initiatives and […]
Vitamin K: Johnny K Group raises $7,000 at cystic fibrosis charity walk
Edmonton, Alberta — The incomparable Johnny K, of CARSTAR MSO fame, is proud to say that his group of Edmonton-area repair shops have managed to raise $7,000 for cystic fibrosis research. With the combined power of six CARSTAR facilities at his disposal, Johnny Kloeckes and his army of collision experts attended the “Walk to Make […]
A Strong Backfield: Edmonton Elks partner with Lordco Auto Parts for 2023 season
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia — Lordco Auto Parts first made its way into Alberta in 2019 and has quickly ingratiated itself with its new neighbours, announcing Wednesday that the company has signed on as a partner of the Edmonton Elks. The Western Canada parts suppliers said this team-up with the CFL football squad is a […]
Human Factor: Cox Automotive lays off 80 employees amid Edmonton withdrawal
Edmonton, Alberta — Cox Automotive is cutting loose 80 employees in Canada as it closes its Manheim auction operation, saying that the local wholesale market meant that the business no longer fit Cox’s growth plans for the future. “It’s never easy when we make these decisions. Unfortunately, Edmonton is not going to be a part […]
Signed, Cecile-d, Delivered: Cecile Bukmeier named chair of NAIT autobody program
Toronto, Ontario — Albertan autobody extraordinaire Cecile Bukmeier says she plans to strengthen student-industry connections while promoting diversity in trades, as she heads into her three-year term as the new chair of NAIT’s autobody program. “I’ve worked at NAIT for six years now, starting out as an autobody instructor in 2016,” Bukmeier told Collision Repair […]
New Chief in Town: AutoCanada appoints Azim Lalani to CFO starting Q1 2023
Toronto, Ontario — This new year will see more than a flip of the calendar for the team at AutoCanada, as the national MSO group has announced that Azim Lalani will take over as CFO at the beginning of the 2023 fiscal year. Lalani brings more than a quarter century of experience in the real […]
Money Pit: Sinkhole forms in parking lot of Edmonton luxury car dealership
Edmonton, Alberta — Just when you thought your childhood fear of quicksand had passed—your car has been consumed by the earth. That is what four Edmonton residents are asking themselves after a sinkhole opened up in the parking lot of a south-end Infiniti dealership on Tuesday. Owner of the neighbouring Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley dealership, Lucky […]
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 […]
Cat-astrophic Solutions: Edmonton Police offering $50K reward for solution to catalytic converter thefts
Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton Police services has offered $50,000 to anyone able to come up with a feasible solution to the prevalence of catalytic converter theft across the province. The reward is being offered in conjunction with Millennium Insurance Corporation and the Edmonton Police Foundation. “Most people have no idea what a catalytic converter is […]
