Canadian Council of Collision Repairers to host first in-person meeting Jan. 13; more info here
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) will host its first in-person meeting on January 13, 2024, at Pfaff Autoworks, 189 Bullock Dr., in Markham, Ontario. This meeting, limited to participation from shop owners and managers, is designed to help further set the direction and goals. The national group is founded on […]
Holiday Roast: Budds’ Collision hosts annual Pig Roast in support of Sam Piercey foundation
Oakville, Ontario — One of the industry’s hottest holiday parties took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario, where hundreds of collision repair industry members donned their festive finest in support of the Sam Piercey foundation. After officially launching in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation serves to support young apprentices in the collision repair […]
Tuesday Ticker: Two 2023 growth stocks; Xpeng, Toyota
Toronto, Ontario — In this, the first Tuesday Ticker of the year, we’ll look at two stocks that saw exponential growth in 2023—Chinese automaker Xpeng and fan-favourite Toyota. Eyes on Xpeng Analysts are looking at Chinese brands like Xpeng Motors for peak performance in 2024. Xpeng is expecting a “brighter 2024,” in the OEM’s own […]
Travel Troubles: Toyota recalls airbags, suggests no front seat passengers
Toronto, Ontario — When making any trip for the holidays, it’s important to stay up-to-date on potential safety risks. Toyota has recently announced that it is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 vehicles due to an airbag that may not deploy for front seat passengers. In the United States, the recall covers over one million vehicles—according […]
A Colourful Idea: Mercedes permitted to use turquoise marker lights for driver pilot
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes has become the first automaker in the United States to be approved to use turquoise-coloured exterior lights for an autonomous vehicle pilot. The turquois-coloured exterior lights are meant to specifically indicate the status of the automaker’s SAE Level 3 vehicles. Dubbed the Drive Pilot project, Mercede’s Level 3 self-driving system allows […]
Fix Network Training Centres
SHOP INFORMATION Fix Network Training Centres fixauto.com/ca-on/en/contact-us Fix Network Canada has opened its third state-of-the-art training centre, this time in Calgary, Alberta. The facility incorporates industry-leading equipment such as a Car-O-Liner frame machine, Hunter wheel alignment systems, GFS spray booths, ADAS equipment and more. With two classrooms, welding facilities, and a focus on maintaining a […]
Can You Believe This?! Christmas car craziness
Toronto, Ontario — Ho, ho, ho! Happy Friday—the last one before the big red man makes his way down your chimney! Check out this extra-special festive Can You Believe This?! The post Can You Believe This?! Christmas car craziness appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.
12 Days of Christmas Caring : Waterdown Collision holds toy drive charity event
Hamilton, Ontario — As Santa prepares his sleigh, Waterdown Collision Repair Centre got one step ahead of old Saint Nick by holding a 12 Days of Christmas charity toy drive in partnership with CHCH news and the local community. With a history of charity initiatives such as over $250,000 raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and […]
Shooting for the Sky: Flying sports car gets patent for folding wings
Toronto, Ontario — Samson Sky, an aircraft manufacturer based out of Redmond, Oregon was recently granted a patent by the European Union for a flying sports car known as the Switchblade. To fly the Switchblade, the wings on the vehicle spread out and the tail extends in fewer than three minutes, the patent claims. The […]
Rough Rides: Ram drivers have highest driving misdemeanor rates in the United States reveals end of year report
Toronto, Ontario — A report from Lending Tree using insurance quote data shows that across 30 car brands analyzed, Ram drivers had the highest accident rates in 2023. According to the data analyzed, Ram drivers had 32.90 driving incidents—ranging from accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations—per 1,000 drivers from November 14, 2022 to November 14 of […]