Scholarship Fund Partnership with Larsen Motorsports Supports Education for Students in Automotive-Related Fields CLEVELAND – Nov. 6, 2023 – Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and several well-known painters showed their support for young talent entering the collision repair industry by partnering with the Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund at the recent 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]

SATA Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of a new GeneralManager, Mr. George Varagic, effective Wednesday November 1, 2023. Mr. Joern Stoever, who has been serving as General Manager, in addition toExport Sales Manager, since September 2022, will be around for the next fewmonths in order to guarantee a seamless transition. Mr. Varagic

Autel, a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor has initiated a mission to uplift the future generation of collision repair professionals. The company has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), a non-profit organization supporting collision repair educational programs, schools, and students, to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight

The MPI worker strike in Manitoba is exposing more than workplace issues as the auto body industry experiences difficulties amidst ongoing conflict. by Ian Lau On August 28, 1,700 workers at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) across the province walked out of their jobs and into the streets, marking the beginning of the union’s strike. While

The world’s largest display of new automotive aftermarket products is around the corner. The annual SEMA Show will take place in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 3, 2023. This renowned trade show, dating back to 1967, continues to be a beacon of innovation for automotive specialty equipment manufacturers. It’s a platform where these

Quebec, October 6, 2023 – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the adoption of Bill 29 in Quebec, a significant step forward in the right to repair and the fight against planned obsolescence. Quebec is now the first Canadian province to pass a law on the right to repair that includes the

Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for certain vehicle models, as they may start fires due to manufacturing problems. Vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia have recently issued a recall for various vehicles. They have cited issues surrounding brake systems as main factors in this decision. In Hyundai’s recall statement, they explained that there is

Quebec will soon be home to a multibillion-dollar mega-factory that specializes in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. On Thursday, September 28, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault gathered in Montreal to unveil plans for the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant in the province. They were joined by other ministers and executives

This year, Advantage Parts Solutions marks a significant milestone in its journey of excellence, innovation, and OE parts leadership as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. Founded in 1988 in British Columbia, Canada, by Bob Kirstiuk and Tim Scharnberg, Advantage Parts Solutions continues to operate with the same fundamental principles: creating and delivering exceptional value, building

I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to increase welding training opportunities across Canada. Through this partnership, CWB Group lends the use of its training facilities in Milton, Ontario, and Nisku, Alberta, along with its stable of nationwide instructors to I-CAR Canada for industry-leading. This partnership will also allow the CWB Group