Four young females teamed up for the Pedal Car Challenge to encourage diversity in the automotive aftermarket industry. By Iva Kestrankova, Photo courtesy of Stephanie Appel Stephanie Appel, Emily Pendlebury, Caitlan Kirkby, and Louise Trenholm met at the ARA’s Women in the Automotive Industry event last spring. That is also where they were introduced to […]
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The current situation of B.C.’s collision repair industry is dangerously similar to the trend that transpired in the U.K. in the 2000s when profitability was depleted and one-third of body shops disappeared from the market. by David Ribeiro The current situation of B.C.’s collision repair industry is dangerously similar to the trend that transpired in
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ARA members gather to celebrate 70 years of excellence in the automotive industry over a fun-filled weekend. Photos and text by Burhan Osman From September 28 to October 1, the Automotive Retailers Association held its 70th Anniversary Celebration at the Hilton Resort & Spa in Whistler, British Columbia. This was a monumental event for the
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