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427/CSN Auto Collision Named Bodyshop of the Year
June 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

Lorenzo D’Alessandro and his team at 427 / CSN Auto Collision have been named Bodyshop Magazine’s Bodyshop of the Year. Through the nomination process we received dozens of entries from across the country, all of which presented compelling arguments. But,…
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PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Conference Maps Out A Brighter Future
June 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

One of the most critical issues facing today’s boomer-dominated collision repair facility owner is dealing with a new generation of worker with very different values, and very different expectations from what the owner had at a similar age. Learning to…
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Obituary (June 01, 2010)
June 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

Rick Berg, Dedicated Industry Supporter, Passes at 47 Rick Berg, dedicated supporter of the collision repair industry, has passed away suddenly at age 47. Berg, of 3M Canada’s Automotive Division, was also chair of the PBE Council of the Automotive…
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Basic Estimating Course Offered in Hamilton, West Toronto
May 27, 2010 by Auto Service World

The popular basic estimating collision repair training course is back to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff who may need assistance in estimating collision damage on cars and light trucks in Ontario. Taught by experienced…

 Police suspect but won't confirm that a Porsche Cayenne was involved in a hit and run in Port Dalhousie, Ont., May 24
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Silver/Grey SUV Vehicle Wanted In Port Dalhousie Hit and Run
May 26, 2010 by Auto Service World

Niagara Regional Police area asking for assistance from all Niagara, Halton, and Hamilton collision repair shops to locate a vehicle responsible for a serious pedestrian hit and run collision that occurred in Port Dalhousie, Ont., during the morning hours of…

 Collision industry training provider I-CAR has finalized its licensing deal with the AIA to provide training in Canada.
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I-CAR Announces Agreement with AIA of Canada
April 21, 2010 by Auto Service World

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair and the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada have announced that they have reached a final licensing agreement by which AIA will assume operations of I-CAR training in Canada. The agreement marks…

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Latest Blow for Toyota has Far Reaching Effects
April 14, 2010 by Auto Service World

On the heels of a rare “Don’t Buy” rating by Consumer Reports, Toyota has decided to temporarily stop selling the Lexus GX460 SUV, putting the China launch of the SUV in jeopardy. “For more than 20 years, Lexus has made…
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U.K. Introduces Carbon-Emissions Based “Road Tax”
April 5, 2010 by Auto Service World

April 1 saw the introduction in the U.K. of a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on all new vehicles sold, with rates based on CO2 emissions. While the tax has been referred to variously as a Road Tax or Showroom Tax,…

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The Training Guru
April 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

I-CAR and AIA Pick Their Man
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2010 ASRW Partnering Program Kicks Off with Huge Industry Support
April 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW 2010) reports strong industry support for this year’s events via the ASRW Partnering Program (APP). The APP is designed to foster industry participation through partnering organizations that support the many segments of the automotive…
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White Paper Discusses the Need for OE Collision Repair Information
April 1, 2010 by Auto Service World

Repair information provider Alldata LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers’ OE repair information. “The people who build the cars have the final word on how to repair them after…
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I-CAR and AIA Take Step to Final Agreement in Canada
March 31, 2010 by Auto Service World

I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) as the next step in transitioning the administration of its collision repair…