Watch and Learn: Saskatchewan Polytechic faculty return from teaching at Kenyan vocational college
Kakoneni, Kenya — Two automotive service technician instructors from Saskatchewan Polytechnic have returned to Canada, after two weeks of teaching and learning from their counterparts at Weru Technical and Vocational College. According to a press release by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Rick Russell and Nick Guthrie signed up for a learning opportunity, but unwittingly became students as […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla under criminal investigation, Ford closes AI development firm
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, the U.S. Department of Justice unveils an ongoing criminal investigation against Tesla, Ford abandons its self-driving program after US$4 billion of investment and the European Union (EU) approves a ban on internal combustion vehicles by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Blown Cover Three […]
New Role for Knavish: PPG appoints Tim Knavish COO, effective March
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — PPG has announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, who currently serves as executive vice president, as the company’s chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. The coatings company said Knavish will have executive oversight responsibility for all of PPG’s strategic business units and operating regions and for the information technology (IT), environment, health […]
A look inside the 2018 Canadian International Auto Show
Toronto, Ontario — February 20, 2018 –– This year, the Collision Repair magazine team was on the scene at the 2018 Canadian International Auto Show. Photos by Brad Cole. {unitegallery Autoshow2018}
The 2018 Canadian International Auto Show
By Harland Goulbourne Toronto, Ontario — February 19, 2018 — In an age where the Canadian International Autoshow (CIAS) continually steps up its game year after year, one may wonder how they could make it any better. In 2017, CIAS had over $100 million dollars worth of exotics and new releases in the […]
Book now for IBIS
By CRM Staff Munich, Germany — February 16, 2018 — The organizers of the 17th International Bodyshop Industry Symposium Global Summit (IBIS) are ready for your bookings. This year, the event will be held in Munich, Germany on 11-13 June, offering delegates a platform for networking and insights into the international collision repair industry. The two-day event […]
Canadian International AutoShow celebrates Hot Wheels
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — While most children today will only have raced cars on video games, toy cars – particularly Hot Wheels – were the hook, line and sinker for many-a-career in the automotive sector. To celebrate the brand’s fiftieth anniversary, visitors to the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto […]
The honour rollers: finalists for the Montreal International Auto Show named
By CRM Staff Montreal, Quebec — January 22, 2018 — The finalists for the Montreal International Auto Show 2018 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been revealed. Drawn from category winners, the fourteen finalists represent seven manufacturers. Mazda and Jaguar Land Rover have received three nominations, while Honda, Chrysler […]
Terry Feehan named Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia
Montreal, Quebec — September 26, 2016 — Fix Auto World has named Terry Feehan to the position of Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia. Feehan was previously the General Manager of SAPE Group, an Australian paint, body and equipment distributor. Feehan is responsible of overseeing Fix Auto’s Australian operations, growing the organization’s team, supporting […]
Tony Aquila of Solera Holdings to speak at IBIS 2016
London, United Kingdom — April 14, 2016 — IBIS has revealed the final session for the upcoming IBIS Global Summit, taking place May 23 to 25 at Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona, Spain. Tony Aquila, founder and CEO of Solera Holdings, will serve as one of the presenters. Collision Repair magazine is exclusive Canadian Media […]
