Collision News

Seven Major OEMs Target Aftermarket Customization Growth

Strategic participation by seven primary OEMs at SEMA 2026 highlights growing automaker reliance on aftermarket personalization to drive dealership parts profitability. Seven leading automotive and powersports manufacturers—Ford, Harley-Davidson, Honda Racing…

Industry Veteran Takes the Helm at Color Compass Corporation

Elevating a 29-year refinish industry veteran, Canada’s top automotive coatings distributor positions itself for its next growth chapter. Edmonton-based Color Compass Corporation has announced the appointment of Jamie Corbeil as…

How to Improve Visibility on the Road

Reduced driver disability significantly impairs reaction times and depth perception. A recently introduced ceramic kit to treat windshield could mitigate this situation. When a driver’s vision is obstructed by weather,…

The Era of Robotics Takes Root in Collision Repair

Invited by Automechanika to its major trade show in Frankfurt this past September, Autosphere observed the key trends driving the evolution of the collision repair sector. Two major takeaways: labor…

Why Replacement Parts Cost So Much

The advanced technology engineered into body parts certainly accounts for their soaring values. However, other factors are at play, and the ripple effects are significant. Unipièce O.E.M. Backorder Parts Research…

Safety in the Spray Booth

Proper filtration and maintenance means healthy staff and better refinish results Depending on the specific workplace issue or hazard under review, along with local and current standards, the importance attached…

How to Improve Visibility on the Road

Reduced driver disability significantly impairs reaction times and depth perception. A recently introduced ceramic kit to treat windshield could mitigate this situation. When a driver’s vision…

Why Replacement Parts Cost So Much

The advanced technology engineered into body parts certainly accounts for their soaring values. However, other factors are at play, and the ripple effects are significant. Unipièce…

Safety in the Spray Booth

Proper filtration and maintenance means healthy staff and better refinish results Depending on the specific workplace issue or hazard under review, along with local and current…

Auto Body Industry – The Canadian Market

Collision Management Magazine has long been on the leading edge of the collision repair industry in Canada. Our coverage of collision repair industry news, car body design news, and the auto body industry overall is second to none. In today’s rapidly changing and fascinating automotive world, we are the go-to source for a complete picture of the industry. As cars and trucks continue to change, collision repair professionals count on us for the latest car body design news, along with insights into advanced technologies, processes and collision repair news. Industry experts agree that the body shops of yesterday have changed dramatically. Today’s car repair facilities are technologically-advanced and they depend on the latest repair information to deal with sophisticated new materials and complex repair processes. Moreover, state-of-the-art technologies like advanced driver assistance systems make collision repair more complex and involved than ever before. That’s why auto body facilities of all sizes – from the small family-owned businesses to the certified collision centres with brand names like Fix Auto or Simplicity Car Care, rely on us to stay on top of trends and changes in body repair. Collision management has changed dramatically over the years, and today’s collision repair professionals need to stay ahead of the game. That’s why they turn to us for the latest collision repair industry news.

Car Body Work – A Collaborative Effort

Since collision repair if part of a much larger automotive landscape, we know collision repair professionals rely on us for a window into the entire automotive industry. The journey begins at the dealership level, where consumers take delivery of their new vehicles. Those that don’t stay new, and need the attention of a collision repair professional will either end up at the dealer’s in-house auto body facility, or with a certified collision repair facility. Fleets also need auto body care when bad things happen to their vehicles. That’s why collision repair professionals rely on us to keep them abreast of trends in the fleet side of the business. As new cars and trucks hit the road, chances are they’ll end up in one of the many auto body repair facilities across our country for repairs. Since vehicles that end up at a body shop will often need new tires, we make sure our collision repair audience is exposed to the latest news about tires and tire technologies. And once the sheet metal is replaced and the paint dries, we know the collision repair process is only half finished. Besides car body work, all the mechanical elements have to be put back into place, fixed or completely replaced in order to make the vehicle road-worthy, and good as new. Here again, our coverage of the entire automotive industry, including the aftermarket and the mechanical repair side of the business, equip our readers with the information and insight needed to get the job done right.