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The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announces the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award and the Young Professionals in the Auto care sector (YPA) Young Leader of the Year Award.  The AIA Canada Distinguished Service Award is the highest award presented by the Association to an individual member. It recognizes outstanding service […]

The Lordco Auto Parts 34th Annual Tradeshow in Vancouver, B.C., marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the company. Lordco Auto Parts, Western Canada’s premiere distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, is proud to announce the details of its highly anticipated 34th Annual Tradeshow. Set against the backdrop of Lordco’s 50th anniversary, this event promises

With a noticeable increase in attendance this year, the BMW conference in Palm Springs featured essential updates on BMW certification, the introduction of new parts sale restrictions, and the recognition of exceptional achievements. Text and photos by Keith Jones, collision strategy & program manager supporting the BMW CCRC program, DEKRA North America The BMW Certified

Cover photo: (L-R) Tom Bissonnette, SAAR’s executive director, discusses the origins of APT Auto Parts with John Abu-Ata from B.C. The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers’ (SAAR’s) annual spring conference, held in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on March 1–2, 2024, offered attendees a fantastic lineup of speakers. However, challenging weather conditions led to several days of

Edmonton, AB (March 12, 2024) – CARSTAR, Canada’s leading provider of premier collision repairs, is continuing to show its support for its charitable cause, cystic fibrosis (CF), with Edmonton-area locations going above and beyond at the annual Face Off with CF Gala event. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers, was the honorary chair of this

CARSTAR Canada, the nation’s leading provider of premier collision repair services, is celebrating a significant milestone this year—30 years of business in Canada. Since its inception in 1989 by founder Lirel Holt, who envisioned a network of high-quality collision repair facilities, CARSTAR has grown into North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) network of independently owned

The event showcased collision repair innovations, the adaptation to new vehicle technologies, and the importance of nurturing skilled talent. Cover photo: Dave Woolley, AkzoNobel’s technical consultant In February, AkzoNobel hosted an Open House event at their Ontario headquarters in Etobicoke, offering attendees a glimpse into the present and future of collision repair through latest developments

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association invites you to its February 22 webinar featuring Mike Anderson from Collision Advice. Sanford, NC—February 1, 2024—The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at 11 am PST/1 pm CST/2 pm EST: “Embracing Technology to be Successful in

Photo: Stéphanie Massé, National Sales Manager, Auto-jobs.ca and Jean-François Champagne, CAE, President and CEO, AIA Canada. Photo courtesy of AIA Canada AIA Canada announces partnership with Auto-jobs.ca, making automotive recruitment more accessible across the country. Ottawa, January 25, 2024 – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is pleased to announce an exclusive recruitment

January 16, 2024 – 1Collision, a growing network of premier collision repair shops providing unparalleled repair management support and more to its affiliates, recently announced its rebranding as CSN Collision, signifying a strategic evolution in the company’s journey. The rebranding positions CSN Collision to tap into its parent company’s global resources and expertise, strengthening its