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A Industry Undergoing Profound Transformation
The 2026 Collision Repair Sector Portrait highlights a Quebec industry facing major technological, human and economic
The 2026 Collision Repair Sector Portrait highlights a Quebec industry facing major technological, human and economic
Better Operational Control to Protect Profits In many mechanical repair shops, profitability does not
By Rejean Lortie Without a strong culture, you’re recruiting for someone else. Hiring is one thing.
In an environment where occupational health and safety requirements are evolving rapidly, Auto Prévention plays a strategic role within Quebec’s automotive industry. Under the leadership of Executive Director Sylvie Mallette, the joint sector-based organization
From the Nürburgring to Canadian roads: wet lamella brake technology could eliminate brake noise and reduce shop visits for next-generation EVs. Schaeffler, one of the world’s leading motion technology suppliers,
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is taking another major step in its transformation, announcing the leadership teams that will guide its automotive and industrial businesses following their planned separation in the
By Scott Sinclair, business development manager, I-CAR Canada Every collision repair business understands the importance of investing in equipment. Shops regularly upgrade welders, frame racks, diagnostic tools, and calibration systems
As service bays close across the country, well-positioned Canadian shops stand to capture a growing customer base A structural paradox is reshaping the automotive aftermarket in Canada and across North
An industry veteran takes the helm of the country’s most influential collision repair training organization. I-CAR Canada announced on September 1, 2026, the promotion of Scott Sinclair to the position
The 2026 Collision Repair Sector Portrait highlights a Quebec industry facing major technological, human and economic challenges. Based on input from experts, executives and collision repair shops, the study presents a sector
Better Operational Control to Protect Profits In many mechanical repair shops, profitability does not depend solely on workload volume. More often than not, it is the small daily losses that end
By Rejean Lortie Without a strong culture, you’re recruiting for someone else. Hiring is one thing. Keeping the right people is another. When it comes to the next generation, the collision repair