B.C. Automotive Retailers Association announces ‘significant update’ to Lien on Impound Motor Vehicle Regulation
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced a significant update to the Lien on Impounded Motor Vehicle Regulation, or Lien Regulation, in collaboration with RoadSafetyBC, to update and include new services to provide relief to impound lot operators (ILOs). Effective March 4, 2024, impound lot operators (ILOs) in British Columbia […]
Steely Repairs: Tesla releases Cybertruck repair procedures for ‘uniquely repairable material’
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has now released collision repair procedures, manuals and service procedures for its new Cybertruck, which, according to the automaker, includes “uniquely repairable material.” The OEM’s repair procedures note that the body structure components are made from varying grades of aluminum or steel that are either stamped, cast or extruded. The steel […]
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian unveils new models and sees stock rise; AutoCanada reports earnings
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian announces two new models and sees a stock rise as a result, while AutoCanada reports its fourth-quarter 2023 financials. Rivian revs its stock with new model announcements Rivian saw a nearly 25 percent increase in its share prices following last week’s announcement of two new […]
Critical Connections: Centennial College hosts hiring event to connect students with potential employers
Toronto, Ontario — On March 6, the School of Transportation at Centennial College hosted a hiring event to assist employers and students in connecting for future employment opportunities. Specifically, the event was intended to help students reach out to potential employers and establish summer co-op opportunities as well as graduate employment for diploma students in […]
Serving Up Strategy: Fix Network announces Nick Spiers as new global vice president
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network has announced that Nick Spiers will serve as its new global vice president of strategic operations. According to a recent press release, the newly created role will see Spiers responsible for overseeing and coordinating strategic planning and execution of global operational initiatives for the company. The move was effective March […]
Register Today: GDIS conference happening in May
Novi, Michigan — Registration is now open for the Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) conference happening Wednesday, May 22 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan– the longest running automotive conference in the world. The GDIS conference will have a full-day spread across three tracks, showcasing inventive steel applications in vehicle body architectures, steel […]
Driving Digital: Introducing AkzoNobel’s, digital Refinish+ coming to North America soon
Nashville, Tennessee — AkzoNobel has introduced Refinish+, a new digital platform designed to transform vehicle finishing businesses. Launched on Thursday, March 7 in Nashville, Tennessee, this tool aims to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability for body shops. To do this, Refinish+ aims to provide seamless access to AkzoNobel’s suite of digital tools, including […]
Viva la Vroom: Toronto’s Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports expo wows attendees once again
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair mag and our sister magazine Bodyworx Professional were at the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo this weekend, where the team had an amazing time exploring the largest Canadian show for classic cars. Hundreds of classics and customs were on display on Friday—and the show continues through the weekend. Admission […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get muscles; while Tesla fails driving tests
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis announces “the world’s first and only electric muscle car” to be built in Windsor, Ont.; while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature fails to pass a DMV driving test. Charging Up The new electric, all-wheel drive Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., automaker […]
Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]