Can You Believe This?! Driving dogs, swerves galore and much more
Toronto, Ontario — Welcome to Friday! Let’s celebrate with Dr. Dent’s weekly Can You Believe This?! This week, we bring you curb jumpers, mysteries in the night, Penske-caused predicaments and much, much more! The post Can You Believe This?! Driving dogs, swerves galore and much more appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
Connectivity Concerns: 76 percent of vehicle owners fail to see benefits of connected automotive services, reports LexisNexis
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent automotive consumer satisfaction study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, despite vehicles’ increasing connectivity, 76 percent of surveyed vehicle owners don’t see the value or benefit of these connected services. The study—which specifically surveyed 2,227 vehicle owners in the United States in July 2023 who purchased or leased a used […]
3D Printed Parts: Auto Additive forms advisory council; key focus will be promoting standardization
Toronto, Ontario — Auto Additive announced the formation of its advisory council during day one of the CIECA CONNEX conference on Tuesday, featuring leaders from across the industry focused on advancing 3D printing in collision repair. According to Harold Sears, head of the council, in a recent press release, “this global group will develop a […]
Growth and Gains: Overall light vehicle aftermarket grows in terms of dollar size, according to Desrosiers
Toronto, Ontario — In terms of dollar size, the overall light vehicle aftermarket grew between 2021 and 2023, reports Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), driven by increases in both retail aftermarket parts and labour. From 2021 to 2023, DAC says the overall light vehicle aftermarket experienced growth, expanding from $22.5 billion in 2021 to $24.1 billion […]
Porsche’s Priorities: OEM releases position statement supporting rim replacement over repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche recently released a position statement on rim repairs that indicates that the automaker supports rim replacement over repair. According to the statement entitled, “Prohibition of Porsche Rim Repair,” only superficial paint damages can be repaired. In contrast, any damage to the base material requires an immediate change of the rim. Additionally, […]
An Olympic Opportunity: ATA Trade Show and Collision Olympics set to take place October 4, 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Calling all Manitoba collision repairers: the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) Manitoba’s trade show and Collision Olympics is set to take place on October 4, 2024. The event—which is open to both industry and community members alike—will specifically take place at the Canadinns Polo Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will […]
Fraud Frenzy: Canadian auto fraud up 54 percent thanks to ID theft, fake credit applications, says Equifax Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Identity theft and fake credit applications have caused Canadian auto fraud to surge 54 percent compared to a year ago, according to a recent report from Equifax Canada. Ontario is the province that has experienced the most significant increase in auto fraud, with rates doubling since Q2 2023, said Equifax. First-party fraud, […]
Big Picture: Day one of CIECA CONNEX focuses on AI, cybersecurity
Detroit, Michigan — The CIECA CONNEX Annual Conference is happening this week in Detroit, and Collision Repair magazine is on the ground to bring you the industry-leading insights shared at this week’s event. This year’s CONNEX theme is The Intersection of Data and Mobility, with topics in ADAS, autonomous vehicle technologies, EV and alternative fuel […]
Video Interview: Bill Brower emphasizes Solera’s commitment to sustainable claims
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive sector is in the midst of profound changes. With obstacles like electric vehicle integration, heightened repair complexities, and a wide range of emerging technologies, Bill Brower, who serves as the senior vice president for global industry relations and North American claims, predicts that the collision repair field will undergo more […]
Tuesday Ticker: Analysts warn Tesla robotaxi event may fall short of expectations; European battery firm lays off workers, scales back plans
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Morgan Stanley warns that Tesla’s Oct. 10 event may fall short of wickedly high expectations. Plus, a Swedish-based battery firm faces further struggles. Building suspense for stock’s sake Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to debut at the company’s event on Oct. 10—but fans and analysts are worried the […]
