AI-Powered Partnership: Tractable partners with Zenetec Collision
Barrie, Ontario — Zenetec Collision is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Tractable, an artificial intelligence company specializing in visual damage assessment for vehicles. Tractable’s AI solution will be integrated into Zenetec’s operations to instantly provide vehicle damage assessments to customers before taking the car into the shop. Leveraging advanced machine learning and computer […]
Distribution Deal: Driven Brands announces sale of Canadian distribution business to PGW Auto Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holding Inc. has announced the sale of its Canadian distribution business, primarily operated under the PH Vitres d’Auto brand (PH), to PGW Auto Glass. This transition was effective as of August 31, 2024. While the terms of the transaction are not being disclosed, the Financial Post noted that the sale […]
Tribunal Try Outs: Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council seeking industry leaders for Discipline and Appeals Tribunals
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has announced that it is currently looking for experienced leaders to join the Discipline and Appeals Tribunals. The organization is specifically looking for industry members who are directors or officers of new or used car dealerships and registered salespeople from new or used car dealerships. […]
Semester Start-Ups: NAIT launches newly designed structure for the 2024-2025 year; aims to mimic industry experience
Edmonton, Alberta — The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has announced that it has expanded its academic structure from four to seven schools dedicated to more closely mimicking industry experiences. Specifically, as indicated in a recent press release, this change is “one of (the school’s) most significant transformation in nearly a decade, marking a […]
Easy at 1-2-3: Aviva sees 123 percent increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Aviva experienced a significant increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023 compared to the year prior, a recent report from the global insurer shows. The insurer, which operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, said fraudulent claims for motor vehicle damage rose 123 percent in 2023. Motor fraud accounted […]
Progressive Planning: CWB Group cuts cost for September, October Progressive Repair Planning sessions
Toronto, Ontario — The CWB Group and Canadian Collision Repair Academy are offering an introductory discount for the September and October sessions of its Progressive Repair Planning course. These two sessions will run September 10 through September 13 and October 8 to October 11 at a rate of $995. Geared toward repair planners, estimators and […]
EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]
Rules for Use: Subaru says asTech OEM-compatible scans must be configured to Subaru standards
Toronto, Ontario — In an email sent to its Certified Collision Network (SCCN), as originally reported by Repairer Driven News, Subaru has reaffirmed that asTech OEM compatible scans will need to be configured to the automaker’s standards in order to be used. Specifically, Subaru told its SCCN that it requires the use of Subaru Select […]
Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]
Gains on Grey: White remains most popular car colour, grey grows in popularity says Axalta 2023 Color Report
Toronto, Ontario — The top three most popular automotive colours are white, grey and black, according to Axalta’s 71st annual Global Automotive Color Popularity report. The coatings company revealed in its annual report that 31 percent of vehicles on today’s roads are white; 22 percent are grey and 18 percent are black, marking the first-ever […]
