Silver Sails Products Launching in Canada [02/04/2012]
Silver Sails Automotive Refinishing Products are being introduced to Canada. With efforts being headed up by industry veteran Larry Wagreich, sales director for the Americas, the products are being im... [Full Story]

U.S. Car Dealers See Protection Products Gain Momentum as Consumers Hold Vehicles for Longer [02/04/2012]
U.S. car dealers continued to generate profits from accessories sales in 2011 with the average dealership generating more than $260,000 for the year, with 45% average gross profit margin, says a trend... [Full Story]

Pizza Delivery Drivers Fumble on Super Bowl Sunday [02/03/2012]
More pizza delivery drivers end up in accidents on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year, says a U.S. insurer. They also delivery a lot more pizza.According to a Fireman's Fund Insurance Co... [Full Story]

CARSTAR Expands In Eastern Ontario [01/31/2012]
CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has announced the addition of Allard's in Kanata, Ont., to the network of CARSTAR locations. This is the fourth CARSTAR location in the Ottawa market. The new CARSTAR Ka... [Full Story]

CCIF Hits Toronto Engaging Hundreds of Industry Professionals [01/29/2012]
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) held its first meeting of 2012 at Toronto's Sheraton Airport Hotel, packing the conference facility with more than 300 attendees. [Full Story]

HARA and I-CAR Canada Form Partnership [01/29/2012]
The Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association (HARA) and I-CAR Canada recently announced that HARA's Level 1 Collision Estimating course will be recognized as an I-CAR eligible program, beginning ... [Full Story]

All in the Details [01/27/2012]
Meguiar has added a new Gold Class Premiun Quik Detailer to its 2012 product lineup. This spray product, which is safe to use on all paint finishes, is designed to deliver that glossy, slick, just-det... [Full Story]

Apprenticeship Community to Address Skills Shortages [01/27/2012]
Shortages in the skilled trades are already having an impact on Canadian employers, issuing an early warning for the demographic crunch expected in the next decade. Construction, mining, energy, manuf... [Full Story]

Canadian Collision Industry Forum Kicks Off 2012 Program Friday/Saturday [01/26/2012]
The Canadian Collision Industry Forum Kicks Off 2012 Program with a reception this Friday and a full slate of presentations on Saturday.The event takes place at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel in ... [Full Story]

U.S. News: 3M Assists Schools With Tape Donation Through The Collision Repair Education Foundation [01/26/2012]
The Collisionn Repair Education Foundation in the U.S. has announced that 3M has donated more than $125,000 worth of tape to aid secondary and post-secondary collision programs across the U.S.The don... [Full Story]

AIA Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners [01/23/2012]
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) recently announced the 2011 winners of the Marion Roberts and the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Awards. From these aw... [Full Story]

PPG Introduces Envirobase Clearcoat [01/20/2012]
A new EC800 Ultra Fast Clearcoat by PPG is a high-production, 2.1, low-VOC, air-dry clear for use with the PPG Envirobase High Performance system. [Full Story]

ALLDATA Expands Presence in Canada [01/20/2012]
ALLDATA LLC, a provider of manufacturers' automotive repair information and solutions for the professional automotive service and collision repair industries, is expanding its direct presence in Canad... [Full Story]

State-of-the Art Spray Gun [01/15/2012]
DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing's TEKNA ProLite spray gun is fully coated inside and out with QuickClean coating, for fast cleanup and high corrosion resistance. QuickClean-coated guns are a must for... [Full Story]

BASF's Advanced Automotive Solutions at NAIAS [01/13/2012]
At the renowned North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), BASF showcased how its chemical products are helping to drive automotive sustainability and innovation.BASF works closely with car desig... [Full Story]

Detroit Auto Show Expands [01/06/2012]
North American International Auto Show 2012 (NAIAS) has expanded its footprint inside Cobo Center and its outreach into the social media sphere as the infamous Detroit show prepares to open in January... [Full Story]

CARSTAR Appoints Regional Manager for British Columbia [01/06/2012]
CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc., recently announced Gerry Hughes as the new regional manager in British Columbia. Responsible for heading up CARSTAR's store sales efforts in the province, Hughes will a... [Full Story]

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS' 2012 CANADIAN TRAINING SCHEDULE [01/06/2012]
Designed to help Canadian automotive collision professionals enhance productivity, maximize profitability and meet the latest regulations, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will offer... [Full Story]