Progress Planning: CWB Group hosting Progress Repair Planning program; Registration for August 2024 through March 2025 open now
Milton, Ontario — The CWB Group is hosting an instructor-led Progression Repair Planning program on various dates from August 12, 2024, through March 2025, and sign-up is open now. Geared toward repair planners, estimators and insurance personnel proficient with current estimating software–though beneficial to front office staff and technicians alike–the CWB Group states that the […]
Featuring Fremont: Uniparts OEM Canada announces Emile Fremont as senior management consultant
Toronto, Ontario — Emile Fremont has been appointed as a senior management consultant with Uniparts OEM Canada. Fremont brings over 30 years of collision repair industry experience to the role and will be “instrumental in supporting the sales and development leadership at Uniparts OEM Canada.” In this role, Fremont will assess industry trends, identify market […]
Tuesday Ticker: Volkswagen’s investment pushes Rivian shares; report claims Chinese vehicles will claim 33 percent market share by 2030
Toronto, Ontario – This weekly Tuesday Ticker covers Volkswagen’s recent partnership with Rivian and its impact on the latter’s stock. Meanwhile reports claim Chinese-made cars will claim 33 percent of the global market share by 2030. Volkswagen throws a vine Last week, Volkswagen and the electric vehicle startup Rivian announced a new joint venture partnership. […]
Dealing with Downshifts: Ford recalls 95k pickups in Canada; potential to suddenly shift to first gear
Ottawa, Ontario — Ford is recalling 95,000 Canadian F-150 trucks because transmissions can reportedly suddenly downshift to first gear no matter what speed the vehicle is going. Transport Canada’s recall notice cites a problem with the output shaft speed sensor on certain 2014 model year F-150 pickup trucks built in Dearborn, Michigan. If the sensor […]
Climbing Claims: Rising windshield claims cost ICBC more than $100 million each year, says recent report
Victoria, British Columbia — Data collected by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) shows that there is a growing number of glass repair and replacement claims across the province, with the ICBC paying more than $100 million each year. While the Crown corporation did not speculate on the reasons behind the increase, data shows […]
A Skilled Start: Skilled trades pilot offers new learning pathway for Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Starting in September 2024, Grade 12 students who meet provincial graduation requirements at the end of the first semester can enter skilled trades programs at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) before graduating. Education News Canada reported that the province is launching a pilot program that will see 34 eligible students […]
EV/AV: Electric vehicles reach the peak; while Rimac launches new robo-taxi service
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford’s F-150 Lightning becomes the winner of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race; while Rimac launches ‘Verne,’ a robo-taxi service. Reaching the peak On June 23rd, Romain Dumas became the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) 2024 ‘King of the Mountain’ while racing […]
Wiper Wipeouts: Tesla recalls 11,000 Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers and loose trim
Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, Tesla issued recalls for its Cybertruck electric pickup truck to fix issues related to faulty windshield wipers and trim in the truck bed that may come loose. The issue is specifically related to the fact that “the front windshield wiper motor controller may stop functioning due to electrical overstress to […]
Unhappening the Unexpected: CARSTAR Canada launches new national campaign, ‘where accidents UNHAPPEN’
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has announced the launch of its new commercial media campaign, “where accidents UNHAPPEN.” According to a recent press release, as CARSTAR Canada celebrates its 30th anniversary milestone this year, “this creative campaign calls back to its roots” as a trusted repair network to call on to make damage ‘unhappen.’ The […]
Can You Believe This?! Shrinking cars; cars that oink and more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s time for your daily dose of Friday funnies with this Can You Believe This?! video. This week brings toy car joyrides, marker makeovers and so much more. Ring in the Canada Day long weekend with some smiles. The post Can You Believe This?! Shrinking cars; cars that oink and more appeared first […]
