OEM NEWS
CRISIS COORDINATION Ford released an emergency response guide (ERG) in its recent OnTarget newsletter. The free document was distributed with the aim of equipping technicians with a deeper knowledge of the locations of various safety features, including airbags and sensors, as well as detailed procedures on how to safely approach and deactivate a damaged EV. […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
GOODBYE TO GOTSCH The automotive aftermarket is bidding farewell to an industry legend, as CCC Intelligent Solutions’ Susanna Gotsch prepares for retirement, closing the book on a prolific 30-year career. Gotsch worked in the many different avenues of CCC since her 1992 start with the company, having built up skills in product development and management, […]
TECH TAKES THE WHEEL
The automotive aftermarket is not immune to technological advancements—and changes will come rapidly By SYLVAIN SEGUIN, president of Fix Network Canada Change is inevitable and to make it in any business, you must be flexible to stay relevant. And the evolution of technology is keeping all of us on our toes. The aftermarket business is […]
Repair Refresher: Guild 21 to host EV repair webinar with OEConnect, Mercedes-Benz reps
Toronto, Ontario — The auto repair experts at Guild 21 are gearing up for a crash course on electric vehicle repair on Thursday afternoon, where the familiar duo hosts of George Avery and Micki Woods will be joined by Holly Switzer-Pitts of OEConnect for a conversation with a business manager at Mercedes-Benz U.S.A. The trio […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
JOHN TURNER | SIMPLICITY CAR CARE John Turner has joined Simplicity Car Care as brand development manager, he announced on LinkedIn in early December. Turner brings vast experience in several sales roles and previously owned his own service centre, collision repair facility and auto jobber location. EMMANUEL GYEBI | FIX NETWORK Fix Network is […]
EVOLUTION, NOT REVOLUTION
It seems like the quest for the lowest repair price will soon be over. Thank goodness! By DARRYL SIMMONS It may be a new year, but here’s a not-so-new prediction: well-trained and well-equipped collision repair centres will be in high demand in 2023. In my opinion, we will see facilities with the knowledge and capability […]
Financial Missteps: Volvo fined US$130M by NHTSA for Safety Act violations
Washington, D.C., United States — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has fined Volvo’s North American group approximately US$130 million (approx. $175 million), citing multiple violations of the U.S.’s safety act. That included untimely recall filings, including inaccurate defect and noncompliance information reports, failure to adequately notifying owners of a recall, failure to submit […]
Wheels In Motion: In Motion Brands to design new CrashBay.com digital showroom
Toronto, Ontario — In Motion Brands and CrashBay.com have officially joined forces, according to an announcement from Wednesday, with the former signing on to develop a digital showroom for the latter’s tire and wheel e-commerce platform. With the combined power of both companies, CrashBay customers will now have access to an online marketplace designed by […]
No Man Like Amin: Fix Network names Amin Youssef regional v-p of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario-based Fix Network facilities take note, as the collision repair consolidator announced on Tuesday that Amin Youssef has joined the company as the new regional vice president for Ontario. Fix says that Youssef will be tasked with representing the repair banner’s brand in Ontario, as part of his new role within the […]
Paint Profit: AkzoNobel grows revenue on increased pricing
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel reported its Q4 2022 and full-year 2022 financial results on Tuesday, with increased revenues driven by price increases. The company reported a 13 percent revenue increase for the full year 2022, compared to 2021. Pricing was up 14 percent. Operating income for the year was reported at €708 million (2021: €1,118 […]
