Tighter Living: Average auto insurance premium in Ontario grows by 12 percent in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Insurance research firm, Rates.ca has released its list of cities that pay the highest auto insurance premiums in Ontario, with the average estimated premium growing by 12 percent in 2023, compared to 2021. This is the largest increase recorded by the Insuramap survey, with the average estimated premium sitting at $1,744, compared to […]
Battery Business: Tesla to build battery equipment facility in Markham, Ont.
Markham, Ontario — Ontario could be getting the EV work it has been hoping for as Mayor of Markham, Ont., Frank Scarpitti tweeted on Thursday that a new Tesla facility is bound for the Toronto suburb, in order to help supply the automaker’s gigafactories with battery cells. “I am delighted to share that Tesla Canada […]
Fall Fair: Pfaff Autoworks to host job fair at Markham Porsche Centre
Markham, Ontario — If you’re a technician out there looking for an in at a top-tier bodyshop, Pfaff Autoworks’ Markham location may have just the opportunity you’re looking for, as the shop gears up for a job fair next week. On the calendar for next Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at Pfaff’s 8590 McCowan Road Porsche […]
Double Parked: Ontario Hwy. 407 blocked by emergency plane landing
Markham, Ontario — Nothing gets commuters steamed faster than some joker holding things up in the left lane—but when that joker just up and parks their plane in the fast lane? Forget about it. A small propeller plane taking off from Buttonville Airport in Markham, Ont. on Wednesday was forced to make an emergency landing […]
Hyundai Honours: Automaker named one of ‘Best Workplaces’ for Women 2021
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) is doing it’s part to break down barriers in the auto industry, as the automaker has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women, after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. “This is a great testament to our efforts in the diversity […]
Ribbon Cutting for CTC Markham: GM opens Canada’s largest auto tech hub
By CRM Staff Markham, Ontario — January 22, 2018 — On Friday, General Motors Canada officially opened the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) Markham. Expected to employ more than 700 staff members, the site will focus its efforts on software development for active safety, in-car infotainment systems self-driving vehicle controls. “CTC Markham represents a new kind […]
Jack Tellian mentors the next generation at KKT Auto Collision
By Jeff Sanford Markham, Ontario — April 5, 2016 — A long-standing issue in the collision repair industry has been the lack of trained technicians. Instilling the knowledge of how to repair cars after an accident has to be a priority if body shops are going to continue to be viable. Arguably, few in the […]
