EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles gain in reliability according to new Consumer Reports; Waymo announces Miami expansion beginning in 2026
Toronto, Ontario — In this electronic and autonomous vehicle report, Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer problems than in the past; while Waymo announces expansion into Miami, Florida beginning in 2026. Reliable ratings Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer […]
Rear Frame Restorations: Tesla Cybertruck’s frame snaps after hitting pothole; costs owner $34,000 in repairs
Toronto, Ontario — A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared on social media that despite his truck’s rear subframe being shattered from a pothole and costing $34,000 to fix, they still believe that the vehicle is “the most amazing truck ever.” Notably, the owner originally shared on Facebook and Reddit that after four months to repair, […]
Ownership Overviews: Electric vehicles more than $18,000 cheaper in ownership costs compared to ICE, says Vincentric Canadian EV Cost of Ownership Analysis
Toronto, Ontario — Vincentric has released an updated Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) Cost of Ownership Analysis, which indicates that 49 of the 50 EVs studied had lower total cost of ownership than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The analysis specifically investigated eight ownership costs, including depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity […]
Fixing for the Future: AkzoNobel embarks on three million euro investment into global network of automotive training centres
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that it is embarking on a multi-million-euro global program aimed at expanding and upgrading the company’s network of automotive training centres (ATC) with the goal of upskilling painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers. According to a recent press release, for the initial stage of the investment, AkzoNobel is putting […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars prepare for the holidays; battle the snow and more
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Can You Believe This?! video is battling the elements, while also preparing for some festive cheer. Between vehicles that can’t seem to drive in the snow, to cars that aim to give Santa a run for his money, this video is perfect for some December delights! The post Can You […]
Regional Recognition: Maaco celebrates top performers at 2024 annual convention
Hollywood, Florida — On Thursday, November 14, Maaco held an awards ceremony at its convention in Hollywood, Florida to celebrate its top 2024 performers. As noted by a recent press release, the convention is an annual opportunity for the company to showcase success from the year, while also providing key company updates and celebrating the […]
Petrane for President: Maaco names Frank Petrane as new brand president
Toronto, Ontario — Maaco has announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane as the company’s newest brand president. As noted in a recent press release, before assuming his current role, Petrane served as senior vice president of fleet programs at Driven Brands. He first began his career with Maaco in 2006 as a national account […]
A Digital Dosage: Customer satisfaction with digital claims process increases by 17 points from 2023, says J.D. Power Report
Toronto, Ontario — According to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Claims Digital Study released on Tuesday, insurers’ investments in the digital claims process has resulted in significantly higher customer satisfaction scores. Specifically, as noted by the study, overall satisfaction with the digital insurance claims process scored 871 points on a scale of zero to 1,000. This […]
Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Building Bonds: 3M welcomes Canadian industry professionals for body repair training
St. Paul, Minnesota — Collision Repair magazine doesn’t just report on training–we take it seriously. So much so that we sent William Simmons, our own Audience Engagement Manager, to attend the 3M Skills Training Center body repair training this week. 3M Automotive Aftermarket is currently hosting a group of Canadian industry professionals at its Skills […]
