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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: Federal government stalls EV rebates, says ‘funds fully committed’
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker features the federal government’s decision to end EV incentives, plus Honda’s strategy to “proceed cautiously” with any Canadian EV battery plant plans. Funds fully committed On Jan. 13, The Federal Government of Canada abruptly paused the electric vehicle incentive program offering Canadians rebates up to $5,000 when purchasing […]
In Memoriam: Greg Morton, 1971-2025
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is deeply saddened to learn of Greg Morton’s passing. Greg, CEO of Dominion Sure Seal, was a remarkable leader whose impact on the collision repair industry will be felt for years to come. Born into a legacy, Greg was the son of Ron Morton, the founder of Dominion Sure Seal, […]
Independent Incentives: Nissan, Hyundai, among other automakers plan to offer EV rebates despite Canadian government pausing iZEV program
Ottawa, Ontario – Nissan Canada and Hyundai Auto Canada, among other automakers, have announced that despite the Canadian government’s cancellation of the federal iZEV program, the automakers will continue to provide an equivalent rebate on eligible vehicles. Specifically, as noted in recent online statements, Nissan announced that it will provide electric vehicle incentive funding for […]
Advancing Through ADAS: Don’t miss out on Collision Repair Magazine’s upcoming ADAS issue
Toronto, Ontario — Incoming issue alert! The first issue of Collision Repair magazine for the year is set to offer readers a technical touch with a focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This special edition will feature exclusive industry conversations, product displays and more, and we want you to be a part of it! By […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles drive in freezing conditions; while the U.S. finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehicles
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Polestar’s Model 3 vehicle comes in first in this year’s El Prix winter driving test; while the United States finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehicles. Winter winnings Polestar’s Model 3 has officially won this year’s El Prix winter range test, […]
Doubled Designs: Refreshed Tesla Model Y design features separated trunk for easier repairs
Toronto, Ontario – Tesla’s recently revealed images of its refreshed Model Y design shows the trunk has been separated into two parts for easier repairs. Photos of the refreshed vehicle design first surfaced on social media platform X. In these photos, viewers can see that the vehicle’s trunk has been separated into two parts with […]
Electric Affection: Nine out of ten Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another electric vehicle, says new CAA report
Toronto, Ontario – According to a recent survey of more than 16,000 electric vehicle owners by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), most electric vehicle owners will buy another EV despite public charging infrastructure needs. Specifically, nine out of 10 Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another EV, with 82 percent being highly likely […]
Can You Believe This?! Bears make for bad passengers; dogs work as mechanics
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! In this weekly Can You Believe This?! video, tune into to see bears being bad passengers in vehicles; while dogs attempt to work as mechanics. From snow plows to highway and animal hijinks, this week’s video offers a little something for everyone. The post Can You Believe This?! Bears make for […]
Refinishing Relationships: BASF Coatings enters partnership with BMW Group for increased aftersales market sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s Coatings division announces that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present with its private label. BASF Coatings offers BMW and MINI body shops an extensive range […]
