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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
New rules give independent repairers fair access to tools, parts and data—reinforcing the right to repair.
Quebec Right-to-Repair Regulation Takes Effect October 5, 2025 Read More »
Increase your exposure and engage with the people, ideas, and organizations that can help you grow your business. by Dave Ribeiro, Senior Industry Relations Advisor, Automotive Retailers Association Above: CAIC/CCIF was a sellout. Photo: Rene Young Below, photos: David Ribeiro Like many, it had been a while since I last attended a Canadian Collision Industry
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New program expands training access and accelerate Platinum and Gold Class recognitions I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program designed to make collision training more accessible and cost-effective for repair shops across the country. This program exclusively for collision repair shops and insurance companies provides unlimited access to online training for all employees under
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Source: Progi press release Join the Movement Today! Exciting news for Saskatchewan’s collision repair industry! Progi, in collaboration with SGI, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of ProgiSync. This cutting-edge scheduling platform will go live to all SGI-accredited auto body shops in April 2025, and we’re already seeing incredible adoption. Celebrating 100 Early Adopters
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