Heat How-To’s: Hyundai and Genesis release position statement on use of heat in repairs
While mild and high-strength steel may be heat straightened, no heat may be used for ultra-high-strength steel structural components. For mild and high-strength steel structural components, heat up to 400 degrees Celsius can be used to straighten damaged areas to their original dimensions.
Scaling the Skilled Summit: Support Ontario Youth to hold first ever Trades and Talent Summit
Fraudulent Findings: Alberta auto insurance companies fined for overcharging, says Superintendent’s report
Twenty-one insurers have been fined a combined total of three million dollars for regulatory violations. Violations include overcharging customers, compensation of unauthorized insurance agents and unfair acts or practices when handling insurance claims.
Bespoke Investments: Jaguar Land Rover invests £65 million investment to expand paint facilities
London, United Kingdom — Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a £65 million investment (CAD$116,720,825.00) to expand its paint facilities in the United Kingdom and Slovakia. The automaker says this is a direct response to the remarkable doubling in demand for personalized luxury vehicles, particularly within the Range Rover lineup. The company has witnessed a […]
Enterprising Data: LOR still higher than start of pandemic despite decrease in fourth quarter, 2024
Toronto, Ontario — Enterprise has now released its fourth quarter 2024 Length of Rental (LOR) data, which indicates that while collision-related rental days decreased in the year, they are still higher than the start of the pandemic. The report indicates the overall LOR for collision-related rentals in Q4 2024 was 15.4 days, a one-day decrease […]
Brakes on Brakes: NHTSA delays AEB ruling, gives Trump administration time to review documents
Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it plans to delay the effective date of its automatic emergency braking (AEB) ruling in the United States in order to give the Trump administration time to review documents. According to a newly published statement from the Department of Transportation, the effective […]
Calibration Connections: Car ADAS Solution announces partnership with Hunter Engineering
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent online post, Car ADAS Solutions has announced a new partnership and collaboration with Hunter Engineering Company. As noted in the online release, through this partnership, Car ADAS Solutions’ users will reportedly have direct access to Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS, alongside other products and training resources. Kaleb Silver, senior director, systems […]
Springing for Scholarships: Applications open CAA Saskatchewan’s automotive repair scholarship opportunities
Regina, Saskatchewan – CAA Saskatchewan has announced that applications are open for the organization’s scholarship program. The scholarship opportunities are available at multiple institutions in the province, including the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, where $2,500 are available at each institution. Here, applicants must be either a CAA Saskatchewan member or a […]
Keys to Keys: CARSTAR to hold industry introduction seminar February 6, 2025
Hamilton, Ontario — On February 6, 2025, CARSTAR will be hosting a free seminar on the introductory skills needed to be successful in the collision repair industry. Notably, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST at CARSTAR Canada, 1460 Stone Church Road in Hamilton, Ont., Robert Jasper, senior national insurance account manager will present on […]
Surveillance Stops: FTC proposes order to ban GM from sharing driver data
Toronto, Ontario — According to an official announcement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is aiming to restrict General Motors’ data collection practices following the automaker selling consumer data. Specifically, the FTC notes that under the proposed order, GM and its subsidiary, OnStar, will have to limit data collection while also offering consumers more options to […]
