Can You Believe This?! Can You Believe This?! Barbie gets a wheel loader; trucks from the Island of Misfit Toys and more
Toronto, Ontario — This Friday, we present another Can You Believe This?! chock FULL of wacky clips for your viewing pleasure. Featuring upside-down and backwards vans; off-roading that beat the Cybertruck’s potential and much more! The post Can You Believe This?! Can You Believe This?! Barbie gets a wheel loader; trucks from the Island of […]
Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast 2014
Toronto, Ontario — Well, it’s sub-zero in most of Canada, so let’s lean into it! This Throwback Thursday, we’re sending it back to Assured Automotive’s Winter Blast 2014. Feel the festive nature as you scroll through this scrapbook from yester-decade! Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast 2014 170 photos The post Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast […]
Electric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysis
Victoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle Safety […]
Sub-Zero Scaries: Michigan woman sees car window shatter due to ‘extreme cold,’ reports say
Michigan, United States — A woman in Midland, Michigan, U.S., claims the back window of her SUV was blown out due to extreme temperatures in the state. An auto glass expert corroborated the claims, which were initially put forward by a police officer attending to the driver during the incident. The woman was driving home […]
Prep for Positivity: Sixth annual Positivity Summit to take place on February 7, 2025, says Elite Body Shop Academy
Toronto, Ontario – The Elite Body Shop Academy has announced that it will be holding its sixth annual Positivity Summit on February 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. This annual event is co-hosted by Dave Luehr, Elite Body Shop Solutions, and Alberta’s very own Ryan Taylor of BodyShop Booster. According to recent […]
Meet Me in Moose Jaw: Registration for SAAR Spring Conference open now
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Registration is officially open for the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Conference, Annual General Meeting and Banquet. Scheduled for March 21 and March 22 at the Temple Gardens Inn and Spa, the two-day event features a glue pull training session and a bodyshop management seminar—which attendees can register for […]
Blizzards Mean Busy: MPI reports receiving 500 collision claims following extreme winter weather
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has reportedly received more than 500 collision claims following blizzard conditions last Friday. Due to extreme weather conditions, last Friday, drivers in the province were warned by weather reports and news sources to stay off the roads. However, in a statement made by MPI, on Monday, the Crown […]
Head-Start at Home: Grande Prairie, Alta., introduces online collision reporting tool, ‘Start From Home’
Grande Prairie, Alberta – According to an online media release, a new online reporting tool, known as “Start From Home,” is now available for drivers involved in a collision in Grande Prairie, Alta. According to the city of Grande Prairie, the program reportedly allows drivers to initiate a report to the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) […]
Bumper Business: Hyundai releases repair updates for bumper covers with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — In an excerpt originally published by I-CAR, Hyundai shares repair guidelines for bumper covers near advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS) sensors. As noted in the recent release, when repairing bumper covers where a front or rear corner radar unit is present, the automaker suggests that while repairers can perform touch-up painting on […]
A Competitive Calendar: Skills Canada Nova Scotia announces upcoming automotive competitions
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Skills Canada Nova Scotia has announced upcoming competitions for automotive post-secondary students meant to test them on a variety of industry-related skills. Notably, on March 28, 2025 at the NSCC Akerley Campus in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Skills Canada Nova Scotia will be holding a car painting competition to test students on […]
