On Monday, March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a full shutdown of non-essential businesses starting midnight Tuesday, March 24 in response to COVID-19. The shutdown will be in effect for fourteen days, with the possibility of extension. Businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain have been designated by the Government of […]
Business Groups Applaud Senate Passage of USMCA
Automotive and general business groups are applauding the passage of the the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that was negotiated in 2018 to replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In a rare display of bi-partisanship in the face of the impeachment trial of President Trump, the Senate voted 89-10 yesterday in support of the […]
Porsche Cars Canada Selects DB Schenker to Operate New Parts Distribution Center
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., has selected DB Schenker Canada to operate its new parts distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Expected to ship about 282,000 orders during its first year in operation, the new facility joins two other DB Schenker-Porsche parts distribution centers that are already operating in China and Korea “The faster we can […]
Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Centers in Michigan and British Columbia
The Boyd Group announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in separate transactions in the U.S. and Canada. Boyd announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Utica, Mich. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Macomb Collision Tire & Service, operating under the same ownership for 44 years. Utica […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Fort McMurray to its network. Owner John Soleas has been in the automotive industry for as long as he can remember and has owned his shop since 2012. “My father and both brothers are also in the industry, so I’ve been around cars my entire life,” […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Kingston, Ontario
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Kingston, Ont., Canada. The new Assured Automotive brand location previously operated as Limestone Auto Body. Kingston, nicknamed the “Limestone City” because of many heritage structures built using local limestone, is located about 260 km east of Toronto and 200 km southwest of […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Scarborough Village, in Scarborough, Ontario to its collision repair facility network. Nazir Chaudhry, owner of the Fix Auto collision repair center, has been in the automotive industry for 11 years and is always looking for opportunities to grow his business. “I’m excited to have our team […]
Enterprise Holdings Acquires Canadian Vehicle Rental Company
Enterprise Holdings Inc., the parent of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, and Discount Car and Truck Rentals Ltd., announced they have signed an agreement for Enterprise Holdings’ Canadian subsidiary to acquire Discount Car and Truck Rentals. This includes all corporate-owned locations and the Quebec licensee’s daily rental businesses. The […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia
Fix Auto Canada announced that Fix Auto Surrey joined its network in British Columbia. Owner Moe Tabatabaei has been in the automotive industry for 30 years and has owned his shop since 2014. “Cars have always been of great interest to me since a very young age; everything from the mechanics to the overall structure,” […]
Fix Network Canada Partners with Audatex on Collision Repair Parts Program
Fix Network Canada and Audatex Canada, a Solera Company, are launching a parts sourcing and purchasing program exclusive to members of the Fix Network family of collision repair brands. The newly designed Fix Network Parts Program is only available through Audatex to Fix Auto and ProColor Collision repair facilities beginning this month. “We welcomed the […]