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 […]
A Win for WIN: Women’s Industry Network scholarship campaign raises almost $10,000 in additional funds to support collision repair education
Toronto, Ontario — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that its 2024 Scholarship Fundraiser Walk and Donations program raised $9,670 in additional funds to support the record 30 student scholarships the network recently presented. These additional funds, along with its group scholarship and general fund commitments, augmented WIN’s recent announcement of providing $30,000 in […]
All Hands On Deck: SGI reports 2,500 autoclaims from weekend storm in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has reported that as of Tuesday afternoon, the insurer has handled 2,527 autoclaims as a result of a storm system that moved across the province over the weekend. Of the claims currently filed, SGI has further reported that most were due to hail damage. SaskToday further noted that […]
Fix on the Fairway: Fix Network Canada hosts golf tournament in support of Ronald McDonald House Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network Canada hosted its annual golf event at Glen Abbey Golf Club yesterday, where industry members came together in support of the Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC). Check out our exclusive photos below, and stay tuned for further information. Fix Network Canada Golf Tournament 2024 86 photos The post Fix on […]
An Elevating Event: AutoCanada holds Elevation 2024 Collision Centre Conference
Kananaskis, Alberta — On June 19th to the 21st, AutoCanada Collision and Hail held its Elevation 2024 Conference, where automotive industry members and guests alike joined together for informative and fun networking opportunities and knowledge sessions all centred around continuing to elevate for the future. The event, which saw 120 exclusive guests, was held in […]
Preparing for Hurricane Season: CCC Q2 2024 report reveals 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles included PDR over last two years
Toronto, Ontario — Crash Course (CCC) recently released its Q2 2024 report which indicates that hurricanes and severe convective storms have a considerable impact on the auto insurance and collision repair industries, resulting in an increase in damages and economic loss, as well as causing 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles […]
Connecting at CONNEX: CIECA’s 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024, to be held September 24 to 25
Detroit, Michigan — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024, will be held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Michigan from September 24th to the 25th. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Intersection of Data and Mobility,” and will be emceed by […]
