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Klipboard Unveils Autowork Shop Management Platform at SEMA 2026

Cloud-based software combines shop operations with AI-assisted scheduling and connected business tools. October 26, 2026 — Klipboard has unveiled Autowork, a cloud-based shop management platform …

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Severe Weather Causes $3.7 Billion in Insured Losses Across Canada This Summer

Four of Canada’s five costliest severe-weather summers have occurred in the past six years, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. October 26, 2026 — ...
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CARSTAR Canada Named Official Collision Repair Partner of Ottawa Senators

Oct. 23, 2026 — CARSTAR Canada has been named the official collision repair partner of the Ottawa Senators, expanding the collision repair network’s brand presence ...
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SEMA Live to deliver 32 hours of 2026 SEMA show coverage

Livestream will feature vehicle reveals, new products, industry interviews, and live action from the automotive aftermarket’s premier gathering. Oct. 20, 2026 — SEMA Live presented ...
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Allstate Opens Hands-On Auto Training Lab for Claims Adjusters

New Dallas facility uses damaged vehicles and diagnostic technology to train adjusters on modern repair challenges. October 20, 2026 — Allstate has opened a hands-on ...
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AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger

The planned merger is expected to create a global coatings leader, with closing anticipated in early 2027 Oct. 15, 2026 — AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating ...
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Jay Leno, Harley-Davidson CEO to headline 2026 SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast

Event will feature executive discussion, Best New Product Awards and industry honours ahead of the Las Vegas trade show. Oct 14, 2026 — Comedian and ...
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Geely Auto announces entry into Canadian market

Global automaker plans to introduce its first vehicles in Canada in 2027 Oct. 9, 2026 —Geely Auto has officially announced its entry into the Canadian ...
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CARSTAR Yorkdale opens in North York

New 5,500-square-foot facility is owned by a three-person team with seven years of collision repair experience and employs 12 professionals. Oct. 8, 2026 — CARSTAR ...
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CARFAX Canada reports nearly 400,000 vehicles with past accidents in first half of 2026

Alberta, Ontario and Quebec lead the country in vehicles with reported accident histories, while weather damage adds to repair costs. October 10, 2026 — CARFAX ...
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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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