MAKE IT LIKE MICHAEL
A HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP LED MICHAEL ST. GERMAIN TO A LIFE IN LUXURY BY ALLISON ROGERS Today, you might be in the paint booth. Maybe you’re welding. Or maybe you’re busting out some sick new skills you learned at a recent training session. No matter which corner of the collision centre you’re in, you could […]
BREAKTHROUGHS AT BUDDS’
NEW FACILITIES, AUTOMATIC PAINT MIXERS, CALIBRATION ADD-ONS AND WHAT ELSE IS NEW BY ALLISON ROGERS It’s one small step for Budds’ Collision Services, but one giant leap for productivity. We’re talking about the recent installation of PPG’s Moonwalk automatic mixing system—Budds’ Collision Centre in Oakville, Ontario, was the first Canadian facility to have the new […]
INFINITI boldly illuminates vision for future design with QX Monograph
Concept previews latest evolution of INFINITI’s daring design Details inspired by INFINITI’s Japanese heritage and emphasis on artistry Design features latest developments of INFINITI double-arched grille and “digital piano key” lighting PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–INFINITI makes a provocative statement on the Concours awards ramp near the storied 18th green of the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours […]
Parking Logix Announces Partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group
Athena, known for its technology network, will support Parking Logix’ continued expansion into cities, universities, operators, and private corporate and parking across the U.S. ANAHEIM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#parking—Parking Logix, a leading provider of parking guidance and occupancy detection systems, announced a partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group (APSG), a leading government relations and technology representation firm. […]
o9 Takes Big Steps in Augmenting Its Industry-leading Integrated Planning Platform with Generative AI Capabilities
Innovations will allow o9 clients to increase productivity, expertise of planning and management roles, and reduce change management and data challenges DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The o9 Digital Brain platform was architected from its foundation, enabling AI and algorithms to play an increasing role in planning and decision-making. o9’s proprietary Enterprise Knowledge Graph (EKG) modeling capability, big […]
Averitt Partners with Platform Science to Accelerate the Next Generation of its Driver Experience
Averitt Rolls Out Virtual Vehicle Platform to Entire Fleet COOKVILLE, Tenn. & SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Virtual Vehicle makes it easy for Averitt to develop, deploy, and manage its mobile devices and applications for its entire fleet. Through the open platform, Averitt can craft their own solution set, and connect their Averitt Drive app to their […]
Boyd Delivers Liquid Cooling Technology for EV Fast Charging Stations
To Safely and Sustainably Accelerate EV Charging Speed SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Boyd—Boyd is introducing innovative liquid cooling technology designed for electric vehicle (EV) fast charge stations. Boyd engineers, in partnership with E-valucon, designed a liquid-to-air cooling system for DC Fast Charging (DCFC) cables and connectors that accelerate safe and sustainable charging. Green coolants ensure the […]
COLLISION REPAIR CAMP
SAI T TEACHES TEENS IN THE BODYSHOP BY ALLISON ROGERSPHOTOS BY RYAN SOX, SAIT The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is taking new steps to show teenagers how fun the autobody trade can be. The Calgary-based training institute hosted a one-week autobody camp for high school-age students. The program let campers explore a real-life […]
ROBOTIC REPAIR
TODAY’S TOOL S DO HALF THE WORK FOR YOU BY ALLISON ROGERS In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, advancements in technology continue to reshape the way vehicles are manufactured and repaired. Among the most notable innovations is the integration of robotics, which has revolutionized collision repair and automotive manufacturing processes. These sophisticated machines […]
THE DEAL WITH DEPRECIATION
HOW DOES CAR COLOUR AFFECT RESALE VALUE? BY ALLISON ROGERS What’s the difference between yellow and gold cars? Thousands of dollars, apparently. When sprayed on a vehicle, one of these colours holds its value a lot better than the other—and the result may surprise you. iSeeCars, a car research company and search site designed for […]
