Popularity Contest: Ford F-150 remains Canada’s most sought-after vehicle, Honda Civic surges in popularity
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader unveiled a report last Thursday concerning car shopper preferences in 2022, indicating that luxury and mainstay vehicles remain the most popular vehicles, with interest in more economic options driving other contenders towards the Top 10. Impressively, the Ford F-150 holds strong as Canada’s most sought-after vehicle for the […]
Trade Wars: Canadian automotive and parts industries threatened by U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
Ottawa, Ontario – A recent bout of investment into the American automotive and battery industry may result in fewer Canadian manufacturing jobs, according to industry representatives speaking in the House of Commons. On Tuesday, Industry representatives raised concerns that investment from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into American manufacturing may trigger investment flight from […]
Gettin’ Down in Motown: Detroit Annual Auto Show returns after three-year hiatus
Detroit, Michigan – Detroit’s annual auto show returns in mid September after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19. The event’s focus is changing from general automotive appreciation and industry displays to “celebrating the biggest transformation of the industry since Henry Ford launched the first assembly line more than a century ago.” Highlighting the EV/AV […]
An Offer You Can Refuse: Ontario man overcharged $7,000 after Avis promotional offer error
Toronto, Ontario — Reports suggest that Avis has accidentally overcharged one of its customers for the second time in the past month. Domenic Maggi, from Bolton, Ontario, claims he was overcharged more than $7,000 by Avis rental after a family trip to Italy. This comes after a Vancouver woman was overcharged nearly $8,000 by the […]
Fore the Industry: Automotive Trades Association MB to host 48th annual golf tournament
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba is hosting a Gold Tournament on August 26, 2022. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bel Acres Golf & Country Club. The address for the event is 7150 E RD 70N, in Rosser, Manitoba. The ATA MB advocates for the […]
Much Ado About Change: IBIS Global Summit session centres on ideas to change the industry
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — One of the repeated topics during last week’s IBIS Global Summit speaker sessions was the industry’s attitudes toward widespread change. A forum on the topic, entitled, “Achieving Collaboration is an ongoing challenge, but what are the opportunities the collision industry has to “Optimise” business results?” was presented on June 16 by Advantage […]
Going Global: Industry delegates gather for 2022 IBIS Global Summit
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — Collision repair industry delegates from across the world have arrived in Monaco for the 2022 International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit. The event kicked off Wednesday night on Le Meridien Beach Plaza’s private slice of paradise overlooking the French Riviera. Delegates were treated to welcome drinks, hors d’oeuvres and plenty of […]
All Star Acquisition: Driven Brands acquires U.S.-based All Star Glass
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands Holdings Inc. has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based auto glass repair chain, All Star Glass, on Friday. It was 40 years ago Sam Scharaga founded All Star Glass, a company that would go on to become the largest family-owned auto glass company in the United States, a fact that […]
Talking Shop: Thursday’s AIA Curbside Chat to cover aftermarket future
Toronto, Ontario — Got time for a chat? Join AIA Canada chairman Bob Jaworski this Thursday as he sits down with Mike Kealey from Dorman Products to talk about the ever-changing aftermarket landscape. This week’s AIA Canada Curbside Chat, “Today’s challenges, tomorrow’s opportunities. A changing landscape for the automotive aftermarket”, is currently scheduled for 11 […]
Trendsetters: AAPEX announces three info sessions on future aftermarket outlooks
Las Vegas, Nevada — If you can trust anyone for the latest in automotive industry trends and tips, it’s AAPEX, as one of the largest automotive tradeshows in the world announced a round of programming geared toward shop owners with an eye on the big picture. From Nov. 2-4, AAPEX 2021 will be playing host […]
