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Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in BASF Coatings

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, …

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SEMA Releases Schedule of Announcements, Unveilings and Product Launches

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 ...
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Meet Your Industry Heroes at the 2025 SEMA Show

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 ...
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SEMA Connected Unveiled as a Digital Platform for Auto Aftermarket Industry

New online marketplace “empowers car enthusiasts to discover, search, and build with confidence” DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2025) – A new digital platform powered ...
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Autel Introduces the Autel Cloud: A Unified Platform for Managing, Collaborating, and Storing Diagnostic Data

Autel announces the launch of the Autel Cloud, a comprehensive online platform that centralizes the management, storage, and sharing of diagnostic data across single and ...
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Würth, Plasnomic Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Plastic Repairs

Künzelsau, Germany, October 1, 2025—The Würth Group and Plasnomic opened a dialogue on shaping the future of plastic repairs, including a show of it interest ...
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Admark Partners With SEMA Data for Preferred eCommerce Platform

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2025) – Admark Automotive, an eCommerce solution provider for the automotive aftermarket industry, has announced a new partnership with SEMA ...
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Student Reclaims College Dream After Tragic Car Fire

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 ...
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CARSTAR Saputo Capital Drives Support for SickKids at Policaro Foundation Track Experience

Hamilton, ON (October 7, 2025) – CARSTAR Saputo Capital Collision participated in the Policaro Foundation Track Experience, a charity event hosted at Canadian Tire Motorsport ...
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Quebec Right-to-Repair Regulation Takes Effect October 5, 2025

New rules give independent repairers fair access to tools, parts and data—reinforcing the right to repair.
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The Realities of ADAS Calibration

Facility requirements, essential tools, ROI, and what collision shops need to know.
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New EV Battery Recovery Program Is a Start—But Falls Short

Canada’s new national EV Battery Recovery Program shows promise. But its voluntary, OEM-led design risks undermining the circular economy it claims to support.
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Taking Back Control – A Real-Life Tug of War

by David Ribeiro, Director, Industry Relations,Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) As I write this article, President Trump is threatening substantial tariffs on Canadian materials and products ...
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