Serving New Scans: BMW names AirPro Diagnostics and asTech by Reparify as scanning and diagnostic vendors
Toronto, Ontario — At its Certified Collision Repair Conference, BMW announced that AirPro Diagnostics and asTech by Reparify have been named as scanning and diagnostic vendors for the OEM’s collision repair network. In response to this announcement, Josh McFarlin, president and COO at AirPro Diagnostics stated in a recent press release that “we are proud […]
Questionable Quality: Quality Collision Parts busted for selling counterfeit OEM parts
Detroit, Michigan — Quality Collision Parts in the metro Detroit area was recently busted by undercover federal agents for selling counterfeit bumpers, grilles and other parts for GM, Ford and Dodge vehicles. According to a report from The Detroit News, in 2022, the Department of Homeland Security first suspected that counterfeit auto parts were being […]
Diagnostic Discussions: ASE hosting free webinar on Advanced Drivability Diagnostics
Toronto, Ontario — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians today at 4:00 p.m. EST. Entitled “Advanced Drivability Diagnostics,” this free webinar will be hosted by Jim Wilson with Standard Motor Products, and will show participants “how to ramp up their skill set for diagnosing misfires, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian hits new low; Stellantis vows to never buy regulatory emissions credits
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian disappoints analysts and investors with Q4 and full-year 2023 results, while Stellantis execs discuss the OEM’s vow to never buy a single regulatory credit to meet emissions regulation goals. Rough waters for Rivian Shares of Rivian reached new lows last Thursday after the EV maker reported […]
Document Demands: Canadian automakers required to submit anti-theft strategy documents by February 28
Ottawa, Ontario — Last week, the Standing Committee on Finance approved a motion by MP Brian Masse (NDP — Windsor West) requiring auto companies with a Canadian footprint to produce their anti-theft strategy documents by February 28. This requirement comes as a move against rising rates of vehicle theft in the country. Masse’s motion requests […]
Runaway Cars: Toyota Canada recalls 28,000 vehicles over transmission flaw; wheels may continue to move while vehicle in neutral
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is recalling more than 28,000 vehicles due to a transmission problem that can lead to increased collisions, says the auto manufacturer. Specific models affected by the recall include the 2023 to 2024 model-year Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600. The reason for the recall has to do with certain […]
Certification Success: CSN–Dana’s Collision Center officially certified by Certified Collision Care
Fredericton, New Brunswick — CSN–Dana’s Collision Center has announced that it has been officially certified by Certified Collision Care, a division of OEC. According to a recent press release, CSN–Collision Center received this certification for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating automaker brand vehicles to the manufacturer’s specifications. Moreover, […]
Shake it Off: Chinese EV ET9 can shake off snow like a dog
Toronto, Ontario — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Nio, recently shared a video of its ET9 independently cleaning itself of snow by performing a full-body shake. In the video, the ET9 performs a full-body shake to clear large chunks of snow off the windshield, roof, and rear window in a few seconds. The maneuver is […]
Reconsidering Rates: Ontario government considering changes to vehicle collision reporting threshold
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario government is considering changing the threshold for Property Damage Only (PBO) collision reporting from $2,000 to $5,000. This change, if passed, will more than double the damage value required before a crash must be reported to police. Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria originally told CTV News Toronto that the dollar […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicle go for a swim; while autonomous vehicles deliver UberEats
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck gets its “Wade Mode” put to the test; while UberEats partners with Mitsubishi Electric and robotics company Cartken to begin transporting food using self-driving robots. A cyber-swim Taras Maksimuck of the Youtube channel TechRax recently drove his Cybertruck into deep water to […]
