A SUSTAINABLE SPECTRUM
In the world of automobiles, where functionality often meets style, the choice of colour plays a pivotal role in shaping the identity of a vehicle. The automotive industry has long recognized the impact of colours on consumer preference, with hues ranging from classic blacks and whites to bold eye-catching reds and blues. Beyond simple aesthetics, […]
THE NEW PAINTER’S TOOLKIT
HOT NEW PRODUCTS AT SEMA One of the most captivating parts of the annual SEMA Show is witnessing all the spectacular new products being unveiled to our industry. This year, Bodyworx Professional editor Allison Rogers was selected as one of the expert journalists behind the Global Media Awards program at SEMA. A panel of 20+ […]
THIS YEAR’S SEMA SPECTACULAR
Bodyworx editor Allison Rogers with Avery Shoaf and Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers. (LEFT) The Sikkens crew with brand ambassador, owner of Kindig It Designs and star of Bitchin’ Rides, Dave Kindig. Centre Darryl Simmons, Media Matters. (RIGHT) INSIDE THE LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE TRADE SHOW IN NORTH AMERICA BY ALLISON ROGERS SEMA has once again […]
BEFORE YOUR EYES
VIRTUAL REALITY HOLDS IMMENSE, IMMERSIVE POWER —JUST ASK ATA’S COLLISION OLYMPICS COMPETITORS BY ALLISON ROGERSPHOTOS BY DORIS KADORF PHOTOGRAPHY Let’s face it—it can feel impossible to find joy in some jobs. It’s not impossible, but it sure can feel like it. When you’re working long hours with little reward; cursing your coworkers and feeling like […]
STEPPING UP IN THE WAKE OF TRAGEDY
BY SARAH PERKINS In the wake of a tragedy, it is often all too easy to turn inwards. Grief is often a private affair, and for many, it can be difficult to see past the current hard times to look towards future outlets for individual and community healing. However, for Angus Wilson–Fixed operations manager at […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
A WHOLE KITTEN CAR-BOODLE Service technicians at Lakeland Hyundai automotive dealership noticed something unexpected in an otherwise routine oil change–a kitten’s paw stuck in the engine. Kianna Daniels, service advisor with the dealership, estimated that the kitten had been in the car for approximately 20 minutes–since the customers lived out of town. Since its vet […]
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
BATTERY BAN In September 2023, a Toronto real estate company banned the use of EVs on their properties continuing an ongoing debate about the future safety of lithium-ion batteries. The ban is in response to the perceived risk of fire hazards that the lithium-ion batteries in EVs could pose. While lithium-ion batteries are frequently used […]
TRAINING
JILL OF ALL TRADES Centennial College hosted its second Jill of All Trades event on October 24 to help inspire young women in high school to consider careers in the skilled trades and technologies following graduation. The full-day event took place at Centennial’s Ashtonbee campus in Scarborough. More than 100 students from school boards across […]
INDUSTRY
AN ENTERPRISING EXAMINATION Enterprise has recently released Q3 2023 data that reveals the overall collision-related length of rentals (LOR) in Q3 2023 is 16.3 days, a slight decrease from Q3 2022. Additionally, when it comes to drivable LOR, Q3 saw an increase of 0.4 days to a total of 12.3 days, while non-drivable LOR was […]
A NEW DIRECTION
IT’S TIME WE SHOW OFF OUR INDUSTRY ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE BY DARRYL SIMMONS For over a decade now, Bodyworx Professional has celebrated the pride, passion, and skill of the hardworking men and women in Canadian bodyshops. Today, we are excited to announce a new chapter in our journey—one that is dedicated to supporting the […]
