Easy at 1-2-3: Aviva sees 123 percent increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Aviva experienced a significant increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023 compared to the year prior, a recent report from the global insurer shows. The insurer, which operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, said fraudulent claims for motor vehicle damage rose 123 percent in 2023. Motor fraud accounted […]
Progressive Planning: CWB Group cuts cost for September, October Progressive Repair Planning sessions
Toronto, Ontario — The CWB Group and Canadian Collision Repair Academy are offering an introductory discount for the September and October sessions of its Progressive Repair Planning course. These two sessions will run September 10 through September 13 and October 8 to October 11 at a rate of $995. Geared toward repair planners, estimators and […]
EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]
Rules for Use: Subaru says asTech OEM-compatible scans must be configured to Subaru standards
Toronto, Ontario — In an email sent to its Certified Collision Network (SCCN), as originally reported by Repairer Driven News, Subaru has reaffirmed that asTech OEM compatible scans will need to be configured to the automaker’s standards in order to be used. Specifically, Subaru told its SCCN that it requires the use of Subaru Select […]
Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]
Gains on Grey: White remains most popular car colour, grey grows in popularity says Axalta 2023 Color Report
Toronto, Ontario — The top three most popular automotive colours are white, grey and black, according to Axalta’s 71st annual Global Automotive Color Popularity report. The coatings company revealed in its annual report that 31 percent of vehicles on today’s roads are white; 22 percent are grey and 18 percent are black, marking the first-ever […]
Support Mission: SOY Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program offering pathways to apprenticeship in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Support Ontario Youth (SOY) has announced the introduction of the Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program, an initiative aiming to equip individuals with the skills and pathways needed for a successful journey into the skilled trades. The initiative is backed by support from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and […]
Collision Connections: WIN hosts more than 30 collision professionals in a regional meeting at 3M Skills development Center
St. Paul, Minnesota — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) recently brought more than 30 collision professionals to the 3M Skills Development Center. This meeting marked one of WIN’s multiple regional networking events, which aims to bring members together at national collision repair symposiums and conventions. Hosted by the Regional Events Committee, the most recent meet-up […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars drive upside down; blast back from the past and more
Toronto, Ontario — August is at its end, but the funny cars clips continue to speed ahead in this Can You Believe This?! video. Start your long weekend with some wacky clips of cars driving upside down, through time and more. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars drive upside down; blast back from the past […]
Presenting Procedure: Rivian to present how procedure development and testing affect repair outcomes at SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — Rivian has announced that it will present training on the process an automaker takes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures during the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at this year’s 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to SEMA show descriptions, […]
