Keen for Kaner: Boyd Group announces Brian Kaner as executive vice president and chief operating officer
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services announced the appointment of Brian Kaner as executive vice president and chief operating officer on Friday. Kaner will be responsible for Boyd’s collision operations in both the United States and Canada, effective October 31. “This change to our top-level structure is being made to add further strength to our executive […]
Wired In: Aeromotive exhibiting at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Aeromotive is exhibiting at SEMA 2022 and inviting you to join them for four days of connection with global automotive aftermarket professionals! Aeromotive is a parts manufacturer, with particular expertise in wire harness processing. Expect to see OEM connectors and OEM pigtails, re-manufactured wire harnesses, manufactured wire assemblies, fuse box replacement […]
In the Spirit of Spooky: DIY car mods for Halloween
Toronto, Ontario — It’s officially spooky season—and some drivers are especially keen to celebrate. It’s a common trend to see drivers install Halloween-themed decor to celebrate the fear of the season. Think bloody handprint stickers, red splatter paint jobs done haphazardly in backyards, open trunks or boots with plastic body parts hanging out—you know, things […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla under criminal investigation, Ford closes AI development firm
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, the U.S. Department of Justice unveils an ongoing criminal investigation against Tesla, Ford abandons its self-driving program after US$4 billion of investment and the European Union (EU) approves a ban on internal combustion vehicles by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Blown Cover Three […]
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Heat from the Grille: Ford accuses four companies of counterfeiting truck grilles, selling openly online
Toronto, Ontario — Four companies in the automotive aftermarket are in the hot seat following allegations by Ford that they have been counterfeiting and selling truck grilles, among other parts, for at least the past two years. U.S.-based Crov Inc., Sunward Logistics USA, FD-All Together Automotive, and Chinese manufacturer Qingdao Hairunkaiyuan Auto Parts Co (QH) […]
Storm’s A’brewin: ICBC calls for drivers to prepare as atmospheric river rains forecasted for next week
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia body shops be prepared, as weather forecasts for this coming week are calling for the return of atmospheric river rains in the southern tip of the province, meaning that flood-damaged vehicles are likely on the menu for repairers for the foreseeable future. Many British Columbians became intimately acquainted with […]
Lost in the LOR: Staffing shortages, parts availability continue to boost LOR nationwide, report says
Toronto, Ontario — Enterprise has released its Q3 Length-of-Rental report which, in spite of an impressive bout of perseverance in Alberta amid several severe weather events, Canada has seen an overall increase in rental periods across the board. Nationally, rental periods increased by 5.1 days from 11.4 in 2021 to 16.5 days over the same […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Midtown in Windsor, Ont.
Markham, Ontario — CSN Midtown located in Windsor, Ontario is the latest repairer to join the CSN network, the company announced last week. CSN Midtown is owned and operated by one of CSN’s long-standing MSOs, Joe Di Carlo and Vince Paesano, who also own CSN JJ Dominion and CSN Riverside in Windsor. Formerly known to […]
Safety Central: SEMA 2022 to feature 6,000 sq.-ft. dedicated ADAS exhibit space
Las Vegas, Nevada — If your sensors tell you that ADAS is your target, you may want to recalibrate toward the 6,000 sq.-ft. dedicated ADAS exhibit at the SEMA show next week, where telematics industry leaders will show off their latest and greatest new products. Set to take up the entire southwestern corner of the […]
