Brake Breaks: Kia recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles in Canada due to corroding brake lines
Toronto, Ontario — Kia and Transport Canada have announced that the automaker is recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles in the country due to an issue with potentially corroding brake lines. The affected vehicles are specifically the 2014 to 2019 Kia Soul model years. Transport Canada’s recall details note that for the affected vehicles, “over time, the brake […]
Electric Learning: Camosun College receives ‘EVan’ for electric vehicle repair learning opportunity
Victoria, British Columbia — Camosun College has announced that it plans to help drive electric vehicle repair education through hands-on learning experiences using the ‘EVan.’ Notably, using the ‘EVan’–which is specifically a new BrightDrop Zero 400–students in trades programs such as automotive repair will have the opportunity to learn about repairing vehicles with high-voltage systems. In […]
Budds’ Dons the Boughs: Budds’ Collision Services host annual Holiday Pig Roast
Oakville, Ontario — One of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the industry took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario. Hundreds of professionals from the collision repair sector dressed in their festive best to support the Sam Piercey Foundation. Founded in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation aims to assist young apprentices within […]
Bringing the Wacky to Your New Year: The Best Can You Believe This?! clips of 2024
Toronto, Ontario — We know how much our audience loves the Can You Believe This?! clip we share every Friday. And there’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with some giggles! Here are our top 5 most-viewed Can You Believe This?! videos from 2024. Can You Believe This?! Unruly groundhogs at […]
Tuesday Ticker: Automotive stocks to watch in 2025
Toronto, Ontario — As some of us look to trade 2025, the automotive repair and collision repair industries in Canada are poised for significant growth. Several publicly traded companies stand out for investors interested in these sectors, reflecting the evolving landscape of vehicle maintenance and repair. The automotive repair sector is driven by a growing […]
Can You Believe This?! Highway hijinks; distracted drivers and more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday and happy final weekend of the year! This Can You Believe This?! video is ready to close out 2024 on a high note with all the classics: drivers who can’t seem to keep to their lanes, drive while distracted and don’t seem to know how intersections work. Here’s to a weekend […]
New Digs: Toyota invests US$922 million to create ‘advanced paint facility’ at Kentucky, U.S. plant
Kentucky, United States — Toyota has announced a significant investment of $922 million to establish a new “advanced paint facility” at its existing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This investment is intended to enhance the quality of Toyota’s vehicle finishes. The new facility will encompass an impressive one million square feet of production capacity and is […]
Stand Up Speak Out: Share your thoughts on the trending industry topics of 2025
Toronto, Ontario — As a professional in the Canadian collision repair industry, your opinions are crucial to shaping the content of Collision Repair magazine. We want to ensure that our 2025 issues address the topics that matter most to you. Please take a few moments to share your role in the industry and the subjects […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars get a holiday touch and fail to stop at icy corners
Toronto, Ontario — Ha ha happy Friday! This final Can You Believe This?! video before the holidays is a present packed full of wacky car videos that are sure to make your belly jiggle like a bowl full of jelly. From vehicles that have received a festive touch, to cars that can’t quite stop at […]
Rockin’ The Stockin’: CARSTAR London East and CARSTAR London West team up for Rockin’ The Stockin’ toy drive
London, Ontario — CARSTAR London East and CARSTAR London West recently teamed up to participate in the Rockin’ The Stockin’ toy drive in an attempt to help children in need receive a present this holiday season. Hosted by the Classic Rock 98.1 radio station and the Real Canadian Superstore Oxford St. East in the London Ont., […]
