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The 8th Annual Copart Rebuild Challenge is officially open for entries, and the $5,000 top prize is up for grabs. The Rebuild Challenge is a photo contest where Copart members in the United States, Canada and Mexico can submit before and after photos of their favourite car restoration/rebuild projects for a chance to win cash …
On June 11, 2021, the B.C. government announced that automotive collision repair and other nine trades have been recognized as skilled trades, requiring service providers to be properly certified. The initiative is intended to support higher-paying, more stable work for trades workers and to help build the foundation of a strong economic recovery. Every other province …
Collision Repair Recognized as a Skilled Trade in B.C. Read More »
After a year missed, the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and its Canada Night Committee announced the plan for a recharged and revamped 2021 Canada Night event. Traditionally held during the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exposition (AAPEX) and SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this year’s event will be held at the Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, …
AIA Announces New, Improved Canada Night for 2021 Read More »
CSN Northline, in Smithers, B.C., is the latest addition to the CSN Collision Centres network. With its second addition of 2021, the company added CSN Northline to its roster of collision centres on the west coast. The 7,000 sq. ft. facility has been in operation for 25 years, providing the driving public of their community …
Fourteen months after opening its first superstore in Southern Alberta, Canadian-owned-and-operated Lordco Auto Parts has now opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta. The new bright and spacious Edmonton store encompasses 34,000 square feet of combined retail and warehouse space stocked with aftermarket auto parts and accessories for domestic makes and models, imports, and hi-performance. …
For the second year in a row, the Lordco Auto Parts Annual Tradeshow will be online. This year, the month-long event will include interactive components to meet the needs of customers participating from the comfort of their homes, offices, or shops. “We want participants to enjoy the amazing products and special pricing our show offers …
LORDCO MARKS THE MONTH OF APRIL FOR ITS ANNUAL TRADESHOW Read More »
Cars today gather enormous amounts of data about the vehicle and its driver, including important maintenance and repair information. This valuable data helps drivers make smarter decisions about how to repair and maintain their cars. Most new cars are equipped with systems that wirelessly transmit this data. So who has access to the data your …
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announces its support for the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ campaign, adding to the already growing movement focused on ensuring consumer access and control over car data. Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ is an Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) education initiative that …
Daimler AG has appointed Eva Wiese as president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, effective February 1, 2021. Wiese succeeds Dimitris Psillakis, who in October was appointed by the Daimler Board of Management as Head of Marketing and Sales, Mercedes-Benz Cars North America and CEO of MBUSA, effective January 1, 2021, states the news release. “We …
Eva Wiese Takes Over as Mercedes-Benz Canada First Female President & CEO Read More »
Mike Anderson and David Willett to Present CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 11 am CST: “Cybersecurity for the Collision Repair Industry.” Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, and David Willett, underwriting (VCE) value creation executive at ProSight Specialty Insurance, will present. All industry …
October CIECAST Focuses on Cybersecurity for the Collision Repair Industry Read More »