Meeting in Montreal: Simplicity 2024 Growth Conference kicks off in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec — Collision Repair magazine is on the scene this week in Montreal, Quebec at the Rialto Theatre for Simplicity Car Care’s 2024 Growth Conference. The two day event is jam packed with discussions on everything from changing technology within the industry to industry values and more. Following a breakfast sponsored by CHC Paint […]
EV/AV Report: Researchers report charging EV batteries for first time at high speeds increases lifespan; while S&P Global Mobility highlights momentum of autonomous vehicle adoption
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Toyota-funded research project finds that charging lithium-ion batteries for the first time at unusually high speeds can extend their lifespan; while a recent S&P Global Mobility report outlines autonomous vehicle adoption momentum in the United States. First times the charge A Toyota-funded research […]
Leaping to Level Three: Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to expand to more Ontario cities for third consecutive year
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent media release, the Ontario government is expanding the Level Up! Skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing 35,000 students to careers in the trades. With the event taking place for the third year in a row, new cities that will be included this fall will […]
ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Play Your Way: McLaren P1 completes lap on raceway while made entirely out of Lego
Northamptonshire, England— A one-to-one scale Lego McLaren P1 recently successfully completed a lap of the Silverstone Grand Prix raceway, highlighting that when it comes to Lego, there really is room to “play your way.” The Lego vehicle consists of 342,817 individual bricks, using 393 different brick shapes, including 11 made especially for the build. The […]
Boosting Burnaby: Burnaby high school students’ enrollment in Youth Work in Trades program increases by 11 percent
Burnaby, British Columbia — A recent report from Burnaby High School in Burnaby, British Columbia, indicates increasing numbers of students joining a trade apprenticeship program, with enrollment having increased by 11 percent from last year. The program, Youth Work in Trades, allows high school students in grades 11 and 12 at Burnaby High School to […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars go for a bike ride; hit the highway and more
Toronto, Ontario — In this Can You Believe This?! video, we’re bringing you some truly strange highway sights. From vehicle going for a bike ride, to scraping by on the freeway, this weekly wacky segment is sure to give you the giggles. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars go for a bike ride; hit the […]
LINQ Lands Laurels: PPG wins innovation award for LINQ Digital Ecosystem at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024
Frankfurt, Germany — PPG has announced that it has received the Innovation Award for the company’s PPG LINQ digital ecosystem at this year’s Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. This innovation award specifically recognizes outstanding technological developments with significant market relevance in the automotive supplier industry, automotive workshop and services sector or original equipment manufacturers. […]
From Scrap Tires to Clearcoat: BASF Coatings announces new ChemCycling products at Automechanika Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany — Day two of Automechanika Germany brought even further product innovations to the global collision repair industry with the launch of BASF’s next generation of clearcoats, manufactured from recycled tires to emphasize the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The new product lines, which are projected to be available in Canada in early 2025, employ […]
International Talents: Canadians James Bartel, Gabrielle Leclerc compete at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Lyon, France — The highly anticipated 47th annual WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition has begun, where skilled tradespeople from across the globe have gathered to compete for the title of the best in their trade. Canadian collision repairer James Bartel and car painter Gabrielle Leclerc are in Lyon, France, following months of training with industry-leading representatives. […]
