Lethbridge Learning: Lethbridge College launches into to trades dual-credit program for high school students
Lethbridge Polytechnic has announced the development of a dual-credit program in order to provide high school students with better access to the trades.
Heat How-To’s: Hyundai and Genesis release position statement on use of heat in repairs
While mild and high-strength steel may be heat straightened, no heat may be used for ultra-high-strength steel structural components. For mild and high-strength steel structural components, heat up to 400 degrees Celsius can be used to straighten damaged areas to their original dimensions.
Scaling the Skilled Summit: Support Ontario Youth to hold first ever Trades and Talent Summit
Fraudulent Findings: Alberta auto insurance companies fined for overcharging, says Superintendent’s report
Twenty-one insurers have been fined a combined total of three million dollars for regulatory violations. Violations include overcharging customers, compensation of unauthorized insurance agents and unfair acts or practices when handling insurance claims.
Bespoke Investments: Jaguar Land Rover invests £65 million investment to expand paint facilities

London, United Kingdom — Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a £65 million investment (CAD$116,720,825.00) to expand its paint facilities in the United Kingdom and Slovakia. The automaker says this is a direct response to the remarkable doubling in demand for personalized luxury vehicles, particularly within the Range Rover lineup. The company has witnessed a […]
Enterprising Data: LOR still higher than start of pandemic despite decrease in fourth quarter, 2024

Toronto, Ontario — Enterprise has now released its fourth quarter 2024 Length of Rental (LOR) data, which indicates that while collision-related rental days decreased in the year, they are still higher than the start of the pandemic. The report indicates the overall LOR for collision-related rentals in Q4 2024 was 15.4 days, a one-day decrease […]
Brakes on Brakes: NHTSA delays AEB ruling, gives Trump administration time to review documents

Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it plans to delay the effective date of its automatic emergency braking (AEB) ruling in the United States in order to give the Trump administration time to review documents. According to a newly published statement from the Department of Transportation, the effective […]
Calibration Connections: Car ADAS Solution announces partnership with Hunter Engineering

Toronto, Ontario — In a recent online post, Car ADAS Solutions has announced a new partnership and collaboration with Hunter Engineering Company. As noted in the online release, through this partnership, Car ADAS Solutions’ users will reportedly have direct access to Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS, alongside other products and training resources. Kaleb Silver, senior director, systems […]
Springing for Scholarships: Applications open CAA Saskatchewan’s automotive repair scholarship opportunities

Regina, Saskatchewan – CAA Saskatchewan has announced that applications are open for the organization’s scholarship program. The scholarship opportunities are available at multiple institutions in the province, including the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, where $2,500 are available at each institution. Here, applicants must be either a CAA Saskatchewan member or a […]
Keys to Keys: CARSTAR to hold industry introduction seminar February 6, 2025

Hamilton, Ontario — On February 6, 2025, CARSTAR will be hosting a free seminar on the introductory skills needed to be successful in the collision repair industry. Notably, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST at CARSTAR Canada, 1460 Stone Church Road in Hamilton, Ont., Robert Jasper, senior national insurance account manager will present on […]