From ADAS Ready to ADAS Capable: Do you know what you need to?
There’s a stark difference between being ready for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibrations and becoming fully capable for the new world of collision repair. The first step in performing any proper ADAS calibration is understanding and verifying the areas of concern by obtaining as much information from the customer and the vehicle as you […]
Doctor’s Note: Unifor calling on provincial govs. to mandate paid time off for vaccines
Toronto, Ontario — With COVID-19 vaccinations officially in the rollout phase worldwide, labour leaders in Canada are calling on employers to allow their staff paid time off to get a spot in line for the shot. In fact, Unifor president Jerry Dias wants provincial governments to mandate that their employees receive paid time off when […]
Audi’s Authorization: OEM selects DEKRA as partner for Audi Authorized Collision Repair program
Atlanta, Georgia — Audi of America announced yesterday it has selected DEKRA North America as its partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will work with the OEM’s authorized collision repair program with a focus on compliance, program management, and reporting. It will also audit new facilities in order to grow the […]
Larry, Livin’ Large: Larry Miller named Uniparts OEM B.C. regional manager
Mississauga, Ontario — Uniparts OEM of Canada announced a new member to the team on Monday, with the addition of Larry Miller as the new regional manager for the company’s British Columbia division. Miller has been focused on the collision aspect of the auto industry for the past fifteen years, and having worked on the […]
All Aboard: Nissan Murano earns Top Safety Pick+
Toronto, Ontario — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards 2021 Nissan Murano the Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan Murano is the fourth Nissan model to be awarded IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ after Nissan Rogue, Maxima and Altima. All four models feature Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard equipment. The 2021 Nissan Murano earned […]
Down to Diversify: AIA to host Curbside Chat with Bob Jaworski and Lordco’s Samantha Coates
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)’s latest Curbside Chat episode will feature Samantha Coates on the importance of diversifying and diversity in a changing automotive Aftermarket. Samantha Coates began working in the industry 25 years ago at Lordco Auto Parts. She held many positions in the company before becoming the […]
