Fuel Pump Faults: Toyota Canada recalls 55,000 vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota is recalling 700,000 vehicles—with 54,687 of them in Canada—due to faulty fuel pumps that could fail and ultimately cause engines to stall. The recall covers certain 2018 and 2019 Lexus and Toyota models: the LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX […]
Believe it or Not — January 17, 2020
Prosecutable prototypes State troopers in Bowling Green, Kentucky arrested two General Motors employees when police caught the men racing prototype 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes at 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 8. Mark Derkatz, 30, of Windsor, Ont. and Alexander Thim, 27, were charged with reckless driving, racing a motor vehicle on a public highway and speeding more […]
The Future is Bright: Cars and Jobs predicts positive growth for Quebec employment
Montreal, Quebec — Cars and Jobs, a program promoting the many available careers in the automotive sector, are predicting the continued growth of auto sector employment in Quebec throughout 2020. “Over the past few years, we have been hearing consistently from our dealers throughout Québec and Canada that they need to hire new talent in […]
Boyd in B.C.: Crashpad Collision to join the Boyd network
Parksville, British Columbia — The Boyd Group has announced its acquisition of a collision repair facility located in Parksville, B.C. The location will undergo a transformation to operate under the Boyd brand. Previously working under the name ‘Crashpad Collision,’ the facility garnered acclaim in its community—currently sitting at a 4.4 out of 5 rating on […]
Discussing Disruptions: Elite Bodyshop Solutions to host webinar featuring Frank Terlep
Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions has announced the next installment in its free Elite Webinar Series: Five Disruptions the Collision Industry Will Face in 2020 and Beyond. Frank Terlep, automotive industry executive, entrepreneur, author and disrupter, will present on Thursday, January 23, at 1 p.m. CST (2 p.m. EST). Terlep will […]
Ceaseless Support: AirPro Diagnostics launches 24/7/365 service
Toronto, Ontario — AirPro Diagnostics has announced the company’s official launch of its 24/7/365 service to the automotive aftermarket worldwide. “Knowing the importance of timely service to the repair community, we want to make sure whenever there is a need, we are there,” stated Josh McFarlin, AirPro Diagnostics vice president of strategic business operations. “AirPro […]
