EV/AV Report: EV’s speed ahead; while autonomous robots get to work
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Japanese automaker, Aspark has set an electric vehicle (EV) speed record with the Aspark SP600 prototype; while Tesla claims that it has two Optimus humanoid autonomous robots in its factory. A need for speed Japanese automaker Aspark has set an EV speed record with […]
Formula for Success: Fix Network Canada kicks off annual conference in Gatineau, Quebec; emphasis on network legacy, F1 partnership, new fuel types
Gatineau, Quebec — Fix Network Canada franchisees and industry partners are in Gatineau, Quebec, this week for the company’s annual conference. The theme, Formula for Success, centres around topics like Fix Network World’s Formula 1 team sponsorship; the future of fuel and vehicle types; repair processes and more. The event kicked off with a welcome […]
Road Risks: Distracted driving increases by 7.5 percent on Father’s Day; 1,000 additional collisions, on average, says CMT data
Toronto, Ontario — Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has released a study that shows that distracted driving rises by 7.5 percent on Father’s Day; an average of 1,000 extra collisions. This rise in distracted driving is attributed to an increase in family gatherings and screen interactions so that Father’s Day is the fifth most distracted day […]
Can You Believe This?! Unruly groundhogs at F1 races; tree trunk wheels and more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s FRIDAY! Get your giggles on for the Father’s Day weekend with our weekly Can You Believe This?! clip–featuring groundhogs on the racetrack, at-home paint jobs, not-so-smart cars and much more! The post Can You Believe This?! Unruly groundhogs at F1 races; tree trunk wheels and more appeared first on Collision Repair […]
Riding Together: Bumper to Bumper announces partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina, Saskatchewan — Uni-Select and its flagship brand Bumper To Bumper have announced a major partnership with the Canadian Football League, the Saskatchewan Roughriders. As reported by Uni-Select, this partnership will see the Bumper to Bumper logo prominently featured on the right chest jersey patch of all four of the team’s jerseys, solidifying the company […]
Leadership Transition: Consolidated Dealers’ President and CEO Tom Langton to retire end of 2024; Mike Beier to assume role Jan. 1, 2025
Woodbridge, Ontario — Consolidated Dealers, a national automotive buying group, announced June 11, 2024, at the shareholder’s Annual General Meeting a significant leadership transition as Tom Langton, president and CEO, prepares to retire on December 31, 2024. Langton will transition to an advisory role to provide continued guidance and support to the company, while Mike […]
Premium Pile Ups: Auto industry prices increase in passenger vehicle premiums, critical maintenance and more, says Desrosiers report
Toronto, Ontario — Desrosiers Automotive Consultants has released an automotive consumer price index percent changes report comparing April 2024 to April 2023 data. This data specifically shows that passenger vehicle insurance premiums have increased by 6.8 percent. Data from the report also shows that following increases to passenger vehicle insurance premiums, gasoline price increases were […]
A Dash of Information: Insurance Bureau of Canada launches DASH service to increase industry-directed policy and claims information
Toronto, Ontario — In an official press release, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has announced the launch of the Driver and Auto Search History (DASH) system. This system specifically aims to provide industry-directed policy and claims information to users. The press release also outlined how DASH will be used to provide detailed reports on […]
A Century Celebration: Regina Autobody celebrates a hundred years in service
Regina, Saskatchewan — On June 1st, Regina Autobody (R.A.B.) celebrated its 100th year in service with industry friends, family, community and a host of classic cars. The day’s events began at 3:00 p.m. with a car show held at the shop on Angus St. Then, following this, at 4:15 p.m., a parade took place with […]
In the Hot Seat: Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over front seat fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Kia is recalling more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a faulty adjustment knob that can cause a fire risk in the vehicle’s front seat. In Canada, specifically, a total of 20,563 Telluride models from 2020 to 2024 are affected. In the United States, 462,869 vehicles are affected. According to the […]
