Collision Repair magazine

29/08/2026

Official police accident logs underestimate driver cellphone use right before a crash by a staggering factor of seven, a bombshell study published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on August 27, 2026, has revealed.

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Study reveals phone distraction causes up to 8% of crashes, but police reports show less than 1%. Discover why official accident data severely underestimates cellphone-linked collisions.

28/08/2026

Happy Friday, readers! This week we bring you crazy car mods, a lifted school bus and much, much more!

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27/08/2026

New podcast available now! The new episode of Industry Insider with IAA Canada managing director Blair Earle and Colorado State University atmospheric scientist Phil Klotzbach is now available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode covers discussions about the changing weather landscape, the collision repair industry's role in catastrophe response and what businesses can do to prepare before the next major event hits.

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Discover how Canada's collision repair industry is preparing for increasing catastrophic weather events in 2026. Learn key insights from industry experts on vehicle complexity and disaster response.

27/08/2026

The Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba will host its highly anticipated ATA Annual Golf Tournament this Friday, August 28, 2026 at the premier Bel Acres Golf & Country Club.

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The Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba will host its highly anticipated ATA Annual Golf Tournament this Friday, August 28, 2026...

26/08/2026

The Women’s Industry Network has announced that applications for seats on the organization’s board of directors are now open through Sept. 15, 2026.

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Women's Industry Network seeks board volunteers for 2027. Join collision repair leadership. Apply now for director positions with January 2027 start date and onboarding in November.

25/08/2026

PPG puts refinish chief Hagerty in charge of $5.5-billion coatings group.

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PPG promotes Chancey Hagerty to oversee $5.5B performance coatings group including automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine coatings. New structure effective Sept. 1.

25/08/2026

Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired advanced driver assistance system software company Revv and combined it with remote diagnostics and calibration provider AirPro Diagnostics in a transaction described as a nine-figure deal.

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Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired advanced driver assistance system software company Revv and combined it with remote diagnostics and...

24/08/2026

Chad M. Carney is being announced as the next president of 3M's automotive aftermarket division. Carney will succeed Dave Gunderson, who will retire on Oct. 1.

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Chad M. Carney is being announced as the next president of 3M's automotive aftermarket division...

22/08/2026

CARSTAR Hamilton Rymal raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Canada through its inaugural Pit Stop Pilates fundraiser Aug. 16.

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CARSTAR Hamilton Rymal hosts Pit Stop Pilates fundraiser supporting Alzheimer Society. Learn about this new annual community initiative raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer care.

21/08/2026

Can You Believe This?! Lightning McQueen, goats on a car and more!

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