Brake Breaks: Kia recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles in Canada due to corroding brake lines

Toronto, Ontario — Kia and Transport Canada have announced that the automaker is recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles in the country due to an issue with potentially corroding brake lines. The affected vehicles are specifically the 2014 to 2019 Kia Soul model years. Transport Canada’s recall details note that for the affected vehicles, “over time, the brake […]

Electric Learning: Camosun College receives ‘EVan’ for electric vehicle repair learning opportunity

Victoria, British Columbia — Camosun College has announced that it plans to help drive electric vehicle repair education through hands-on learning experiences using the ‘EVan.’ Notably, using the ‘EVan’–which is specifically a new BrightDrop Zero 400–students  in trades programs such as automotive repair will have the opportunity to learn about repairing vehicles with high-voltage systems. In […]

Budds’ Dons the Boughs: Budds’ Collision Services host annual Holiday Pig Roast

Oakville, Ontario — One of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the industry took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario. Hundreds of professionals from the collision repair sector dressed in their festive best to support the Sam Piercey Foundation. Founded in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation aims to assist young apprentices within […]

Tuesday Ticker: Automotive stocks to watch in 2025

Toronto, Ontario — As some of us look to trade 2025, the automotive repair and collision repair industries in Canada are poised for significant growth. Several publicly traded companies stand out for investors interested in these sectors, reflecting the evolving landscape of vehicle maintenance and repair. The automotive repair sector is driven by a growing […]