EV Exposure: Netflix and GM tap Will Ferrell for super bowl ad aimed at EV visibility
Toronto, Ontario — American football’s biggest day is this Sunday, and one of the biggest faces in American comedy is leading the charge on a General Motors electric vehicle (EV) ad, scheduled to run during halftime. Last seen in a super bowl ad declaring an EV war on Norway, actor Will Ferrell is back for […]
THE SUM OF ALL PARTS
CARSTAR Peterborough’s vision for a united industry Story by MAX REID I’m a second-generation owner, just like many other people in this industry. I started in a family business, went to work on the insurance side as an appraiser for several years, and then started with CARSTAR as a franchisee 20 years ago – […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
BMW’S BFF You’re lying if you say you’ve never talked to yourself. Seriously—have you never rattled off a story or idea while alone in the comfort of your own car? If you’re of the majority, be forewarned; your car may soon speak back to you. BMW unveiled a talking concept car at the Consumer Experience […]
Dire Predictions: Climate goals likely to be missed by 75 percent, says industry funded study
Toronto, Ontario – A study backed by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers Polestar and Rivian warns that the automotive industry will likely miss climate goals by 75 percent, further highlighting that targets would be missed even if all cars sold tomorrow were electric. According to Reuters, the pathway report provides three recommendations to achieve climate targets […]
Family Plans: Midwest Automotive Media Association awards 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2023 Genesis GV60 as family vehicles of the year
Chicago, United States — The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) has named the 2023 Hyundai Palisade as its thirteenth annual Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2023 Genesis GV60 as the winner of the fifth annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. “Our members test a vast […]
ON THE BRINK
At the minute, it doesn’t pay to consider a career in autobody Column by MEGHAN MCEWEN There are two large forces in play which, together, are wreaking havoc within the automotive service industry. A rapidly aging and exponentially disappearing workforce combined with significant difficulty recruiting young, new talent have already made for dire consequences throughout […]
YOU’RE INVITED
What industry members seek from this year’s soirees Story by ALLISON ROGERS A brand-new year means brand-new events to pencil into your calendar—but what kind of events do industry members truly want to see in 2023? Collision Repair magazine asked readers what kind of event programming they desire from the industry this year. See what […]
TIME TO PLUG IN
ARC notes EV gaps for recyclers, key strategies in new report By STEVE FLETCHER The official Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Management of End-of-Life (EOL) Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Canada has been prepared by the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) with the financial support of Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. The […]
Twin Tablets: Dual displays to come standard on 2024 Ford Mustang, Driving.ca spy shots show
NOTE: This is an early render from Ford of the 2024 Mustang, showing the vehicle with a dual-screen setup. This is not a spy shot. Toronto, Ontario — Taking a page from their teenage son’s gaming setup, some recent spy shots of the latest-generation 2024 Ford Mustang have revealed that every model of the iconic […]
THE SWEET LIFE IN SASKATCHEWAN
Your next opportunity is waiting for you The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) are as passionate about their province as they are about the bodywork business. In this second installment of Collision Repair’s Saskatchewan Shop Spotlight, we’re looking at Tisdale’s Twisted Metal Custom Collision and Cruisers CARSTAR in Moose Jaw—right where your next opportunity […]
