Adrian Scovell, President and CEO of the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA), remembers Bill Hatswell as more than just the driving force behind the largest privately owned collision repair company in British Columbia. “Bill saw a responsibility to his employees and led the way in offering full medical and dental benefits,” said Scovell. “He encouraged people […]
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Bill Hatswell, the founder of Craftsman Collision — one of the largest family-owned repair businesses in Canada — has died. According to the a family statement, he passed away peacefully on November 1 at home in Palm Desert, Calif. with his wife Thanida, stepchildren Jessica and Patrick, and his children Melanie, Rick, and Greg by
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(Ottawa, Ont., October 30, 2025) — There will be a new President and CEO at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) come Jan. 2, 2026
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Eric Leveille Joins as Quebec Regional Vice President; Kristine Moshonas Appointed AVP, Marketing & Communications (Blainville, Que., Oct 30, 2025) – Fix Network today announced the expansion of its Canadian leadership team with two key appointments: Eric Leveille and Kristine Moshonas. Leveille, a “seasoned leader” with more than two decades of experience in the automotive and collision repair industry,
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MONTREAL, QC — Canada’s largest tire distributor Groupe Touchette has announced the appointment of Karina Di Rupo to the position of Vice President, Supply Chain, effective Oct. 27, 2025. This appointment aims to strengthen Groupe Touchette’s “operational excellence and accelerate its growth” on a national scale. In this role, Di Rupo will oversee the company’s
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Las Vegas, October 29, 2025 – The newly unified PFX Group (inclusive of Recochem, Prestone and Kost USA) will make its first official appearance at the 2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) next week in Las Vegas, Nev. The debut marks “a major milestone for the company” following its transformation earlier this year, bringing together
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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – A major step aimed at curbing the notorious Driver Inc. misclassification scheme fueling the growth of the underground economy in the trucking sector was announced today by Minister of Finance and Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne. Accordingly, the Budget 2025 will provide $77 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, with ongoing funding
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EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 28, 2025 /CNW/ – AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) announced the appointment of the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Sam Cochrane, to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently with Cochrane’s appointment as interim CEO, Paul Antony is transitioning out of his role as AutoCanada’s Executive Chair and as a director of the company. “I was
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2025) – For those unable to attend the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., you can stream it online through SEMA Live. Broadcasting 31 hours of live coverage on YouTube and Meta, SEMA Live (presented by AutoZone) will feature breaking news, vehicle unveils, trendsetting products, and signature highlights that
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Hamilton, ON (Oct. 27, 2025) – CARSTAR Brantford has been recognized by head office for outstanding achievement under the leadership of owner, Sebastian Torres, and managing partner, Nicola Munarolo, securing OEM certifications from Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, FCA, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, and Subaru over the last four months. Each certification “reflects the team’s dedication
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