Staying Power: Tesla Model 3 named Kelley Blue Book’s most cost-effective luxury EV
Toronto, Ontario — Proving they can provide some bang with the buck, a new report from Kelley Blue Book has named Tesla’s Model 3 as the most cost-effective choice in the luxury EV market segment over a five-year period. When accounting for typical vehicle-related costs like insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, taxes and registration fees […]
Credential Crackdown: Body techs part of phase one in B.C.’s certification legislation
Victoria, British Columbia — A new set of laws designed to crack down on skilled trades certification in British Columbia was given royal assent on Thursday, officially starting the clock on uncertified auto body techs to get their training in gear. As part of this new legislation, the Industry Training Authority Act will now fall […]
Intelligent Integration: Volvo offering AI inspection tech to U.S. east coast dealers
Washington, D.C. — Volvo dealerships on the U.S.’s east coast are due for a major equipment upgrade as the Swedish automaker announced that artificial intelligence vehicle inspection tech will be provided to Volvo dealers in the region. The company says the goal behind this decision is to equip U.S. retailers with Israel-based UVeye’s AI vehicle […]
In the Spotlight: Lordco’s 32nd Annual Tradeshow on for April 4-5 in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — One of western Canada’s biggest names in auto parts supply is returning to the big stage as Lordco Auto Parts announced that its Annual Tradeshow is back on for April 4-5 at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver, B.C. The tradeshow, known to draw crowds of more than 20,000 […]
For Ukraine: CARSTAR MGM Auto Group launches GoFundMe campaign in support of Ukrainian refugees
Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR MGM Auto Group, which owns CARSTAR Mississauga 401, CARSTAR Georgetown and CARSTAR Milton, has launched a campaign to raise valuable funds and awareness for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Owners of CARSTAR MGM Auto Group, Kapi Komera and Mike Cherneta, are deeply invested in supporting this cause as Cherneta […]
Save Air, Save Money: Ventless Corp. offers downdraft spray booths with a twist
Toronto, Ontario — Ask any collision centre owner: nothing in the industry is free. Even air can cost you. Through conventional spray booths—which tend to feature enclosed designs and large fans requiring air make-up units—air from inside the booth is filtered from outside and through the booth, where it’s then passed through filters and back […]
