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AutoCanada Acquires Cochrane Collision Repair Facility

Acquisition establishes an ACX presence in Cochrane, Alberta, adding repair capacity, experienced technicians, and insurer relationships to the company’s southern Alberta network. Nov. 9, 2026 …

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Takes Top Honours at SEMA Battle of the Builders

Eddie Pettus claims the 2026 overall title with a five-year, 15,000-hour custom build featuring a 1,300-hp twin-turbo engine. Sema Nov. 9, 2026 — A heavily modified ...
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Intact Reports Higher Auto Premiums Amid Rising Claims Costs and Market Pressures

Canada’s largest property and casualty insurer records 10 per cent growth in personal auto premiums, while vehicle repair costs and catastrophe losses continue to influence ...
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Celette WebTools wins SEMA collision repair product award

SEMA, November 6, 2026 — Celette’s WebTools structural repair software has won the Collision Repair and Refinish Product category at the 2026 SEMA Show New ...
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European Commission approves AkzoNobel-Axalta merger, subject to divestment

November 6, 2026 — Amsterdam and Philadelphia — The European Commission has conditionally approved the proposed merger of equals between Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) and ...
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Anita Huberman to Champion Automotive Industry in BC’s Economy

New President & CEO at Automotive Retailers Association Announced: Anita Huberman to Champion Automotive Industry in BC’s Economy VANCOUVER, B.C.  |  NOVEMBER 6, 2026 The ...
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3M Introduces Precision Finish Nozzles to Improve Paint Application Efficiency

Five new spray nozzle designs aim to improve atomization, reduce overspray, and help collision repair shops make better use of refinishing materials. SEMA Nov.5, 2026 ...
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AirPro + Revv Introduce Four Products to Connect the ADAS Repair Workflow

New tools help collision repairers identify required calibrations, coordinate diagnostic work, and document repairs for reimbursement. SEMA Nov. 5, 2026 — AirPro + Revv has ...
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Mitchell, Tractable Plan: Automated Vehicle Inspection and Estimating Integration

The proposed integration would connect Tractable’s LumaScanner with Mitchell Intelligent Estimating to streamline vehicle intake and preliminary damage assessments. SEMA – Nov. 5, 2026 — ...
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Alberta Introduces Right to Repair Framework and New Vehicle Defect Protections

Bill 34 proposes greater consumer access to repair parts, tools, and information, while introducing legal protections for owners of vehicles with recurring warranty-covered defects. Nov ...
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The Realities of ADAS Calibration

Facility requirements, essential tools, ROI, and what collision shops need to know.
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New EV Battery Recovery Program Is a Start—But Falls Short

Canada’s new national EV Battery Recovery Program shows promise. But its voluntary, OEM-led design risks undermining the circular economy it claims to support.
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Taking Back Control – A Real-Life Tug of War

by David Ribeiro, Director, Industry Relations,Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) As I write this article, President Trump is threatening substantial tariffs on Canadian materials and products ...
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