Ice-Busting Innovations: Rivian patents heated headlamps to combat effects of iced-over lights in colder climates
Toronto, Ontario – Rivian has filed a patent application for heated headlamp lens technology that aims to combat the issue of iced-over lights in colder climates. In an application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on December 26, 2024, the patent specifically describes a system inside the vehicle’s headlamps […]
Retesting Reluctance: Uswitch study reveals 67 percent of U.K. motorists believe senior drivers should take mandatory retesting; only 45 percent of seniors agree
London, England — Uswitch car insurance recently released a study of United Kingdom drivers that reveals that over two-thirds of motorists, or 67 percent, believe that seniors should be required to retake their driving test. Notably, when looking at the study’s generational breakdowns, millennials most supported senior drivers being retested, with 79 percent agreeing that […]
Letters to the Editor: Write to Collision Repair Magazine and let your voice be heard!
Toronto, Ontario — At Collision Repair magazine, your voice matters! Your insights, opinions and experiences are crucial in shaping the conversation around the collision repair industry. We want to hear from you whether you have a thought-provoking opinion, a compelling story or valuable insights on the latest trends, challenges, innovations or just want to share ideas. […]
Tuesday Ticker: Kia Canada sets historic annual sales record in 2024; while Hertz offers renters the opportunity to buy electric vehicles at reduced prices
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, we look at some of the first highs and lows of the automotive industry, with Kia Canada reporting historic annual sales records for the end of 2024; while Hertz begins offering renters the opportunity to instead buy its stock of electric vehicles as it continues to downsize. […]
Revised Restrictions: Alberta introduces new insurance licence for dealership programs
Edmonton, Alberta — On December 19, 2024, the Office of the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance published a revised version of the Superintendent’s Revised Bulletin (tbf-superintendent-of-insurance-2024-05-bulletin) which outlines how certain products sold by auto dealership and equipment dealers must be underwritten by licensed insurers and sold under a Restricted Certificate of Authority. Specifically, as noted in […]
Colour Considerations: White remains most popular and safest car colour, says new report from Kelley Blue Book
Toronto, Ontario — White tops the charts in terms of the most popular–and safest–car colour, according to a recent report from Kelley Blue Book exploring the most popular car colours in 2024. White is closely followed by black and grey coatings, respectively, in terms of popularity. However, the overall car-buying market tends to stick to […]
High-Voltage Handling: Ford releases repair updates on the Mustang Mach-E SUV in latest On Target newsletter
Toronto, Ontario – In the final 2024 volume of Ford’s On Target newsletter, the automaker details tips on repairing the Mustang Mach-E SUV, including ways to safely work with the high-voltage systems. Some notable safety tips highlighted in the newsletter include always assuming the vehicle’s high-voltage system is powered up. Here, the high-voltage cables and […]
EV/AV Report: Alberta introduces EV registration fees; while a Waymo robotaxi collides with a delivery robot
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the province of Alberta has officially passed legislation that will require–once officially signed into law–a registration fee for electric vehicle (EV) drivers; while a recent video circulating social media shows a Waymo robotaxi colliding with a delivery robot in a robot-on-robot mix-up. Provincial price-ups […]
Regional Readiness: Simplicity Car Care holds regional training session in Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec — One week ago, Simplicity Car Care held its regional training session in Laval, Quebec, where franchisees from across the province met to strengthen operational procedures and customer service capabilities for the new year. The event was hosted at Simplicity Car Care Laval, where approximately 14 attendees engaged in workshops, presentations and hands-on […]
Driving Disputes: MPI counters study claiming Manitoba recorded 85 percent more driving injuries than national average
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has reportedly countered the findings of a study shared by Preszler Injury Lawyers that originally stated that Manitoba recorded 85.4 percent more driving injuries than the national average. Using data from Transport Canada’s National Collision Databases, the study originally attributed the record number of injuries in the province […]
