Automatic Adjustments: Ford files patent application for vehicle system that could estimate the useful life of parts
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has filed a patent application for a vehicle system that aims to estimate the remaining useful life of parts for drivers. The patent was officially published on January 7, 2025. According to the patent application, “prognostics, anomaly detection (AD) and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction systems may include one or more […]
I’m Melting: Lexus GX owners are showcasing melted vehicle parts on online forums
Toronto, Ontario — What would you do if your vehicle began mysteriously melting? That’s one question that some Lexus GX owners are trying to answer after showcasing their vehicles’ deformed vehicle parts on online forums. Image: Reddit, u/TurboSalsa Specifically, several owners from across the United States are currently reporting on the Facebook group Lexus GX […]
Going for Green: Axalta introduces Evergreen Sprint as its 2025 Global Automotive Colour of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — Evergreen Spirit is Axalta’s 2025 Global Automotive Colour of the Year, the coatings company announced Thursday. With the announcement of Evergreen Sprint as this year’s colour choice, this marks the 11th year that Axalta has introduced a Colour of the Year and the second time it has featured a green shade. In […]
Satisfaction Statistics: New car buyers record record high satisfaction rates at 71 percent, says Cox Automotive
Toronto, Ontario – Satisfaction among car buyers is at a record high, according to Cox Automotive’s newly released 2024 Car Buyer Journey Study, wherein the company reports a 75 percent satisfaction rate among new car buyers. The study’s data was acquired between August 14 to September 15, 2024 and featured responses from 2,310 total buyers; […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars take corners too fast; encounter scooters and more
Toronto, Ontario — It may be chilly outside, but this week’s Can You Believe This?! video is sure to make you warm with laughter. Watch and see some motorcycle-on-motorcycle conflicts; cars taking corners too fast; encounters with scooters and more! The post Can You Believe This?! Cars take corners too fast; encounter scooters and more appeared […]
We See You, ACU: Intel unveils platform aimed to reduce automaker costs, improve performance in software-defined vehicles
Las Vegas, Nevada— At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Intel announced an expanded lineup of products and partnerships to support automakers transitioning to electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The company says this vehicle platform includes high-performance computing, graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), and power management solutions, which Intel hopes will reduce costs and improve […]
March Madness: Northeast Tradeshow 2025 to include educational workshops from Collision Advice and Elite Body Shop Solutions, LLC
Secaucus, New Jersey — The countdown to Northeast Tradeshow 2025 is on, with only 65 days left until the event kicks off with informative industry sessions, including the return of workshops from Collision Advice and Elite Body Shop Solutions, LLC. Set to take place from March 14 to 16, 2025 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center […]
Tab-ulous: Uniparts Canada announces exclusive supplier agreement with Auto Additive for 3D-printed headlight repair tabs
Toronto, Ontario — Uniparts Canada, in cooperation with Parts Plex Inc., has announced an exclusive supplier agreement with Auto Additive for the distribution of 3D printed headlight repair tabs in the Canadian market. According to a recent press release, the Uniparts team will aim to bring the new sustainable technology to the Canadian collision industry […]
Rising Rates: Statistics Canada reveals increase of 0.93 percent in automotive repair and maintenance employment between January and October, 2024
Ottawa, Canada — As noted in Statistics Canada’s recent update of the employment and average weekly earnings within the automotive repair sector, automotive repair technician employment increased by 0.93 percent between January and October, 2024. Specifically, when looking at Statistics Canada’s raw data, between January and October, 2024, employment records in automotive repair and maintenance […]
Charity Champs: CARSTAR Thunder Bay and Half-Way Motors Group celebrate 10th annual Winederful event; raises $66,000 for charity initiatives
Thunder Bay, Ontario — Two weeks ago, CARSTAR Thunder Bay and the Half-Way Motors Group celebrated the 10th-annual Winederful event in support of Our Kids Count (OKC) and the Ronald McDonald House in London, Ont. The event was specifically led by Daniel Trevisanutto, partner in the Half-Way Motors Group, and the team in which attendees […]
