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This is the fifth year of the company’s campaign drive, raising $316,000 and 4,690kg of food. MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 17, 2025 – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) and its dealer network united to support communities across the country through the 2025 Driving to End Hunger campaign, generating a combined total of $316,000 and more than […]
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Windsor, ON – Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is expanding on-site certification exam delivery to all Training Delivery Agents (TDAs) that offer a final level of in-class apprenticeship training effective today. “This expansion marks another important milestone in our work to modernize and improve Ontario’s apprenticeship system,” said Candice White, CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario, while
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NextStar Energy’s $5-billion battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont. is ready to start production. A joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, the facility is now deemed “fully approved for safe occupancy and ready for production” despite minor work that continues. “This achievement is the direct result of a shared vision, effective partnership, and
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This Las Vegas networking event is popular with executives in the auto collision repair sector The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within the Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs, of the automotive collision repair industry. Providing “valuable and unique perspectives” on the collision repair industry’s current state of
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On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, BASF Coatings announced that Carlyle has signed an agreement “to acquire our business from BASF,” including all the company’s products, sites and operations. According to BASF’s Martin Beck, BASF will remain financially invested with a 40 per cent stake, which “reflects their continued confidence in our team, our performance, and
Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in BASF Coatings Read More »
The 2025 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule is now available, showcasing a lineup of exclusive announcements, product launches, and vehicle unveilings from the industry’s top innovators. Nitro Circus Moto Mayhem will bring top freestyle motocross riders to the SEMA Show to push the limits with flips, jumps, and technical tricks during multiple daily performances. The 2025
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The SEMA Show, November 4-7, Las Vegas Convention Center, always brings plenty of excitement for attendees, including numerous opportunities to meet your favourite automotive celebrities and industry stars amid the vast array of iconic vehicles on the show floor. This year, the Show will again draw many famous motorsports and entertainment personalities who are all excited
Meet Your Industry Heroes at the 2025 SEMA Show Read More »
New online marketplace “empowers car enthusiasts to discover, search, and build with confidence” DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2025) – A new digital platform powered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and SEMA Data promises to connect automotive enthusiasts and builders with products from trusted aftermarket brands. SEMA Connected is the automotive aftermarket industry’s new
SEMA Connected Unveiled as a Digital Platform for Auto Aftermarket Industry Read More »
Hamilton, ON (September 30, 2025) – The life plans of a local 18-year-old girl who was preparing to leave for college five hours away from home were put into jeopardy, after tragically losing the first car she had worked so hard to purchase in a fire. Her plans to begin post-secondary education were suddenly at
Student Reclaims College Dream After Tragic Car Fire Read More »
Hamilton, ON (October 7, 2025) – CARSTAR Saputo Capital Collision participated in the Policaro Foundation Track Experience, a charity event hosted at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The Sept. 10 event brought together performance car enthusiasts, professional athletes, and supporters to raise funds for SickKids Hospital and champion children’s health. The day, which included four CARSTAR