Frosty the Snowman, a Remix: Merry Christmas from Collision Repair mag
Elf Road, North Pole — Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly, happy soul, With a dented bumper and a cracked windshield, He drove with a little too much roll. There must have been some magic in the old bent frame he rode, When he hit that patch of ice, He spun and lost control! Oh, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla stocks climb even higher; while Nissan changes leadership in effort to combat struggling financial forecasts
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker is all about the stocks. From Tesla seeing its rates climbing even higher in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential re-election, to Nissan changing its leadership in an effort to combat struggling financial forecasts, this week’s report highlights the ups and downs at the end of the year. […]
An Elite Certification: CARSTAR Hamilton Gage achieves Mercedes-Benz Elite certification
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has announced that the first Canadian location, CARSTAR Hamilton Gage, owned by Adriano and Remo Mercanti, has officially earned Mercedes-Benz Elite certification. As noted by a recent press release, this achievement makes CARSTAR Hamilton Gage one of only 20 facilities in Canada with this certification. The press release further notes […]
Service Skimping: Drivers deferring routine repair services and maintenance, even as vehicle age continues to increase, says new report from The Wall Street Journal
Toronto, Ontario — According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, while vehicles on North American roads have never been older, they are also being routinely repaired and serviced less. Notably, the study highlights how while the average age of light passenger vehicles in Canada and the United States are between 11 and […]
New Issue Alert: Collision Repair Magazine’s latest issue available online
Toronto, Ontario — The new digital issue of Collision Repair Magazine is here! Packed with the latest trends and insights to have you start 2025 on a good note, this issue features updates on the Consolidated Collision Services team’s recent shuffle; this year’s exclusive Insurance Report Card; reflections on this year’s SEMA show and the latest […]
Height Hindrances: IIHS study finds vehicle height directly correlates to the severity of pedestrian injuries in a collision
Toronto, Ontario — The taller a vehicle, the more likely it is to inflict serious injury to pedestrians in a collision, says a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To collect the study’s data, IIHS researchers specifically analyzed pedestrian crashes to develop injury risk curves showing how speed affects crash outcomes. […]
Losing Lockouts: Transport Canada and General Motors recalling 52,000 vehicles for issues with locking wheels
Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada and General Motors have announced that the automaker is recalling 52,000 vehicles from several model years due to rear wheels that could lock and suddenly cause a loss drive power and control. As highlighted in Transport Canada’s official recall statement, the issue is the result of a transmission control valve […]
Longevity Learning: Electric vehicles may last up to 40 percent longer than expected, says new SLAC study
Toronto, Ontario — As noted in a recent study from scientists working in the SLAC-Standford Battery Center, electric vehicles subject to normal use may actually last a third longer than initially predicted. In a joint project between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the study aimed to demonstrate that owners […]
SHIFT HAPPENS
It’s time to transform conversations into action By ALLISON ROGERS As we close out another year, it’s a given that we all reflect on conversations we’ve all had about industry change. Those passionate discussions that ignite our hopes for a better future in our industry. Year after year, the collective industry gathers thoughts from the […]
Scan Suggestions: Rivian releases position statement on pre-and-post repair system scanning requirements
Toronto, Ontario—Rivian has released a position statement on pre- and post-repair system scanning requirements for its vehicles, highlighting the importance of critical electronic systems. The statement specifically indicates that critical electronic devices may be damaged in a collision. As a result, “to detect these errors and to make sure that vehicle systems are working as intended, […]
