The Spanesi Shuffle: Tim Morgan to retire as COO of Spanesi Americas; Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway move to expanded roles
Illinois, United States — Tim Morgan, the chief operating officer of Spanesi Americas, has announced his retirement, effective April 1, 2024. Spanesi Americas announced Thursday that Alex Stapleton and Jeramy Holloway will take reins as director of North American sales and marketing and director of aftersales, respectively. “These appointments are part of Spanesi’s effort to […]
EVs and Used Parts Reselling: David Giles discusses auto recycler EV profitability during OARA presentation
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive recyclers everywhere are wondering how they may sell electric vehicle (EV) parts as the zero-emissions vehicle parc grows–but they should fear not, as there are huge opportunities for recyclers willing to gain knowledge and take on the electric challenge. That’s the sentiment EV consultant David Giles left the audience with last weekend […]
Ontario Opt-Outs: New auto insurance rules in Ontario could allow drivers more opt-out options
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario is preparing to reform auto insurance in the province to reduce costs for drivers by making more features optional. New auto insurance rules outlined in the 2024 budget report delivered on Tuesday by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy list that while medical, rehabilitation and attendant car benefits will continue to be mandatory […]
Dance the Dents Out: Collision repair centre uses interpretive dance to reduce cycle time, touch time
Tickle, Newfoundland and Labrador — A Maritime collision repair centre is employing the power of dance to reduce cycle times, their manager tells Collision Repair mag. Oscar “On Beat” Owens, who is a professional interpretative dancer and coach in his spare time, says he “took a whim” when introducing the new operational practice to the […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get worn down; while Tesla offers free FSD trials
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a J.D. Power survey reveals that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are uninformed about the reality of tire wear; while Tesla offers Full Self Driving (FSD) features to United States consumers in a free trial. Expectations wearing thin According to a J.D. […]
