WHO CALLS THE SHOTS
IS THE INDUSTRY RECRUITING IN THE RIGHT WAYS? BY ALLISON ROGERS Nearly every time we see a panel or presentation on the labour shortage or attracting youth to the trade, parents seem to be the focus. “We have to reach the parents,” a speaker will say, “We have to convince the parents there’s a future, […]
A DAY IN THE LIFE
WORLDSKILL S CHAMP DORIEN LOZEAU ON HIS TRAINING SCHEDULE BY KATE NG It’s been a few months Dorien Lozeau, a SkillsCanada gold medalist competed at WorldSkills 2022 in Silkeborg, Denmark. Hailing from St. Paul, Alberta, the CSN Black Ace Collision autobody technician shared his experiences with Bodyworx. “[WorldSkills competitions are] a very helpful, wonderful experience […]
MUTED OR MUDDY?
EARTH-TONED HUES ARE MORE POPULAR THAN EVER BY ALLISON ROGERS The late 2010s saw plenty of automakers experiment with earth-toned palettes. Shades like Toyota’s Lunar Rock, a muted blue-grey hue drawing inspiration from the moon; or Audi’s Nardo Grey, a murky grey with khaki undertones that many credit as the usher of the trend. Ford […]
CONNECTING THE WIRES
ELABORATING ON THE DANGERS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES BY ALLISON ROGERS Does the idea of working with electric vehicles give you the EV-jeebies? You’re not alone—many in the industry aren’t so keen to work on what the industry markets as the vehicles of tomorrow. Regardless of any qualms you may have, a reckoning is upon us. […]
ECO-FUELS EXPLAINED
GREEN FUEL, ECO-FUEL, ELECTRIC BAT TERIES –WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES? BY KATE NG According to Natural Resources Canada, clean fuels like biofuel and low carbon hydrogen make up five percent of Canada’s energy supply today but could make up 60 percent by 2050. But what exactly are eco-fuels? Also referred to as low-carbon fuels, the […]
PETS OF THE BODYSHOP
Do you have a hardworking furry friend that comes to work with you? Send us a picture of your shop pet with their name and their “role” in your shop for a chance to be featured in the magazine. Scan the QR code or visit www.collisionrepairmag.com/pet-profile-submissions Meet Moose LOBBY GREETER AT FIX AUTO STRATFORD “Moose […]
AUTO ARTISTRY ABOUNDS
MOTORAMA SHOWCASES CUSTOM CARS OF THE GREATER TORONTO AREA STORY, PHOTOS BY ALLISON ROGERS Hundreds of gearheads gathered at Toronto’s International Centre the second weekend of March, all prepped to see what the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Show had to offer this year. Held every year, the weekend prior to March break, Motorama features […]
A KING OF THE CRAFT
BY ALLISON ROGERS For Indy Gopaul, each car build is a bit like a marathon. He may run into challenges along the way—whether he’s running a race or completing a complex build for a customer—but, no matter what, Indy never stops running. “I started track and marathons when I was 16. And, when you run […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
CAN IT STEER? Ever wondered if a roll of toilet paper could steer a car? What about a Panasonic flat-screen? Or a bottle of water? Instagram user @dejonsvids has made it his mission to answer those often-asked questions, with a whole portfolio of videos where the steering wheel is replaced by, well, anything but. He’s […]
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ALARM BELLS According to the chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the sheer weight of EV battery packs makes the average EV weigh significantly more than many personal vehicles, particularly for electric SUVs and pickups. The increased weight may mean EVs protect their occupants well—which means the opposite for pedestrians, cyclists or drivers […]
