Meet the Speakers: David Giles, EV education product specialist for ConsuLab, at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Next Wednesday, October 9, Collision Repair magazine will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the next stop on our EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. Join us for a day of EV repair education from specialists like David Giles, who will deliver his key insights from a 20-year career in […]
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada restructures RightRide division; Stellantis cuts profit outlook
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, we look into AutoCanada’s decision to shutter more than half of its RightRide used vehicle sales and service locations. At the same time, Stellantis issues an altered profit guidance amid industry oversupply. Restructuring RightRide AutoCanada is restructuring its RightRide division, closing seven locations—more than half of the […]
Arthur is In: Trevor Arthur named CEO of Porsche Cars Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche Cars Canada announced the appointment of Trevor Arthur as its new president and chief executive officer last Thursday, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Arthur brings considerable automotive business management experience to lead Porsche’s growth in Canada as the subsidiary’s new president and CEO, said the OEM. He is returning to his home […]
Ferrari Finger Painting: Kids turn supercar into canvas at birthday party
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Ferrari lovers, this is either your biggest nightmare or a childhood dream come true. A video of a children’s birthday party in Dubai has been circulating on social media, where a gaggle of six-year-olds are shown unleashing their artistic skills on a Ferrari 812. A kids car paint party in […]
Progressive Repair Planning: CWB Group, Canadian Collision Repair Academy invite industry to resister for repair planning course; discounted dates available
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Welding Bureau’s (CWB) Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) invite the industry to register for the upcoming four-day Progressive Repair Planning program. This training is aimed at experienced estimators that are proficient with estimating software and web-based applications. Instructors say estimators can gain confidence by acquiring new knowledge on capturing, retaining […]
Registered Reputations: I-CAR U.S. receives a $7 million federal grant to support and expand collision repair education
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR’s United States branch has been designated as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub as well as an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the United States Department of Labor under its Investing in America Initiative. The fund includes more than seven million to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) in high-demand fields, […]
EV/AV Report: Recent study reveals majority of Quebec drivers oppose the loss of ZEV incentives; while Nissan’s ProPilot Assist reminds drivers to limit time in left lane
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study conducted by Leger reveals that the majority of Quebec drivers oppose the loss of ZEV incentives in the province; while Nissan announces the latest version of ProPilot Assist, which reminds drivers to limit time spent driving in the left lane. Static […]
Sanding a New Path: PPG’s SEM Products business launches performance abrasives product line
Toronto, Ontario — PPG’s SEM Products business has launched a complete product line of performance abrasives, designed to simplify complex automotive collision repairs. According to a recent product release, the SEM Performance abrasives line incorporates precision grain technology to provide durability, edgewear and an even cutting surface to allow technicians to achieve feather-edging. Another feature […]
Can You Believe This?! Driving dogs, swerves galore and much more
Toronto, Ontario — Welcome to Friday! Let’s celebrate with Dr. Dent’s weekly Can You Believe This?! This week, we bring you curb jumpers, mysteries in the night, Penske-caused predicaments and much, much more! The post Can You Believe This?! Driving dogs, swerves galore and much more appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
Connectivity Concerns: 76 percent of vehicle owners fail to see benefits of connected automotive services, reports LexisNexis
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent automotive consumer satisfaction study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, despite vehicles’ increasing connectivity, 76 percent of surveyed vehicle owners don’t see the value or benefit of these connected services. The study—which specifically surveyed 2,227 vehicle owners in the United States in July 2023 who purchased or leased a used […]
