Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass Regina displays custom service truck
Regina, Saskatchewan — Will Brandt, co-owner of NOVUS Glass Regina alongside his wife Jodi, are proud to display their 2021 Freightliner MT45 mobile service truck. According to a recent press release, this mobile fleet service truck has become a cornerstone of NOVUS Glass Regina’s operations and has been tailored to meet the evolving demands of […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get new tow tech; while self-driving vehicles prepare to cruise again
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian patents a software update to allow its electric vehicles (EV) to be free-wheel towed; while GM Cruise prepares to resume robotaxi testing Take a load off Rivian has announced that it is developing a software that would allow its EVs to be free-wheel […]
The Cost of Going Green: New study shows EVs most economical in Quebec
Victoria, British Columbia — A new study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) highlights how it is cheaper in some regions to drive an electric vehicle (EV). In their study, researchers specifically analyzed how far people need to drive their electric vehicles in order to break even on the cost when considering factors such […]
Getting the Gold: Porsche Centre Oakville and Kitchener-Waterloo technicians receive Gold Meister certifications
Oakville, Ontario — Porsche Centre Oakville posted on LinkedIn that it, alongside Porsche Centre Kitchener-Waterloo recently celebrated the naming of three new Gold Meister certified technicians across both locations. The Gold Meister test is a hands-on practical test conducted at Porsche headquarters once a year. The test is a pass or fail exam that centres […]
Carbon-Fibre Creations: Mazda files patent application for a vehicle with a carbon fibre chassis
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda has recently filed a patent application for a vehicle with a carbon fibre chassis in an effort to reduce the potential overall weight of the future vehicle designs. To date, Mazda has never made a composite-chassis vehicle, but recently released technical documents from the Japanese automaker indicate that Mazda is looking […]
Can You Believe This?! Bananas on board; tired-looking cars and much, much more
Toronto, Ontario — This week, we’re bringing you absolutely bananas driving behaviours, foamy fixes, chicken-powered tires and much, much more. Enjoy the first Friday of March! The post Can You Believe This?! Bananas on board; tired-looking cars and much, much more appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
Pulling New Products: KECO body Repair Products unveils new tools at MTE 2024
Toronto, Ontario — KECO Body Repair Products celebrated its participation as a vendor at the 2024 Mobile Tech Expo (MTE) by introducing an array of new collision repair products. A recent press release notes that with this latest product launch, “KECO has reaffirmed its commitment to industry advancement.” Moreover, for KECO, the “highlight of this […]
Block Heater Blaming: Manitoba Public Insurance suing Ford over faulty block heaters
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has launched another lawsuit against Ford, alleging faulty block heaters caused fires that destroyed eight vehicles in the province. This marks the second lawsuit filed against Ford by MPI over block heater fires. The lawsuit, which was filed last week in Court of King’s Bench, claims the fires […]
Self-Calibrating Vehicles in Collision Repair: Myths, Realities, Risks and Rewards
By Darryl Simmons The advancement and concept of self-calibrating vehicles represents a significant leap forward in automotive technology, with implications that could dramatically streamline and transform the collision repair process. Self-calibrating vehicles could have the potential to incorporate sophisticated systems capable of adjusting and calibrating their own sensors and mechanisms without the need for external […]
Launching Learning: AutoCanada launches National Apprenticeship Program
Toronto, Ontario — AutoCanada Collision Centre and Hail Operations has proudly announced the launch of its National Apprenticeship Program. This program is specifically aimed at “revolutionizing the collision repair industry by providing a clear pathway and comprehensive support for aspiring autobody repair technicians and paint refinishers,” said a recent press release. According to a LinkedIn […]
