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Autel Expands Diagnostic and ADAS Access Across Nissan’s CONSULT 4 Line
September 24, 2026 — Autel U.S. has expanded bidirectional diagnostic and ADAS calibration access across Nissan’s supported North American CONSULT 4 vehicle lineup through new …
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BASF Coatings is now Surventis — what the change means for Canadian collision repairers.
September 24, 2026 — Surventis Inc., formerly BASF Coatings Inc., has completed the legal name change of its Canadian entity as the company continues ...
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Jessy Dufresne and Eric Henault named CARSTAR’s 2026 Franchisees of the Year
Sept. 3, 2026 — CARSTAR Canada has named Jessy Dufresne and Eric Henault, owners of CARSTAR Rawdon and CARSTAR St-Félix-de-Valois, its 2026 Franchisees of the ...
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AkzoNobel opens a powder coatings innovation lab in the Netherlands
Minister Van Veldhoven is pictured in Sassenheim using a paint gun September 2, 2026 — AkzoNobel has opened a €7.5-million innovation laboratory at its ...
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ImEX Systems Named Preferred Shop Management Software Partner for Consolidated Collision Services
ImEX Systems Named Preferred Shop Management Software Partner for Consolidated Collision Services.
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Autel U.S. Brings MaxiHVAC AC909 Advanced A/C Diagnostic System to Market
New system combines A/C service, leak testing, and live vehicle diagnostics September 1, 2026 — Autel U.S. has announced the availability of the MaxiHVAC AC909 ...
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WIN Canada to Host National Meet & Greet at Montreal CCIF
Connect, Network and Engage with Present and Potential Members Before the Forum’s Evening Reception Aug. 26, 2026 — WIN Canada (Women’s Industry Network) will host ...
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Repair and Restyling Innovations Build Momentum for 2026 SEMA Show
Aug. 26, 2026 — The 2026 SEMA Show is building momentum across key categories, including collision repair and vehicle restyling. For repair and refinishing professionals, ...
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CARSTAR Kicks Off Impact 2026 Conference in Halifax
August 19, 2026 — CARSTAR Canada kicked off its Impact 2026 conference Tuesday at the Halifax Convention Centre, bringing together franchise owners, team members, vendor ...
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Fix Network Canada Strengthens OEM Parts Supply
New agreements with Uniparts O.E.M. Canada and Unipièce O.E.M. expand access to OEM parts for Canadian facilities August 14, 2026 — Fix Network, a global ...
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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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