Repairs and Rigs: AkzoNobel readies for upcoming SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Today, AkzoNobel, announced more details of its programming at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, which promises to feature Dave Kindig, host of Motortrend Network’s Bitchin’ Rides show. AkzoNobel has a booth dedicated to Sikkens, where service consultants will showcase Carbeat—a digital body shop workflow solution at booth #20060 […]
Locking it Down: New Jersey bill seeks to limit OEM ability to lock features under subscription
New Jersey, United States — A bill in front of New Jersey’s state assembly is weighing propositions prohibiting OEMs from locking certain vehicle features under subscription packages, with sponsors calling out “business practices that primarily serve to increase corporate profits.” Assemblymen Paul D. Moriarty (District 4) and Joe Danielsen (District 17) are looking to make […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla cuts prices, sees shares decline; Uni-Select preps for Q3 results call
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker economics report, Tesla cuts prices in China and sees its stocks suffer; Uni-Select marks a date for its Q3 2022 results call and an Aviva rep comments on the inflation-auto physical damage connection. Tesla takes a tumble Tesla stock was down nearly 50 percent year-to-date on Monday […]
Smarter and Shinier: 2023 Kia Telluride unveiled with app-powered locks, LED headlights and two new trims
Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada has announced updates to the design, safety and convenience features of the 2023 Telluride SUV, along with two brand new trims to the lineup. Exterior updates to the 2023 Telluride include new LED highlights and fog lamp design, a redesigned grille, front bumper and wheels, revised LED layout at the rear, […]
Put to the Test: Albertan earns Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills car painting competition
Silkeborg, Denmark — After months of training and international travel, the WorldSkills car painting competition held in Silkeborg, Denmark is officially a wrap, as Canadian rising star Dorien Lozeau returns with a Medallion of Excellence for his performance. The young painter based out of CSN Black Ace in St. Paul, Alta., and former Bodyworx Professional […]
