Progressive Planning: CWB Group cuts cost for September, October Progressive Repair Planning sessions
Toronto, Ontario — The CWB Group and Canadian Collision Repair Academy are offering an introductory discount for the September and October sessions of its Progressive Repair Planning course. These two sessions will run September 10 through September 13 and October 8 to October 11 at a rate of $995. Geared toward repair planners, estimators and […]
EV/AV Report: South Korea enforces battery certification; while experts unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, South Korea has announced plans to enforce electric vehicle battery certifications and other safety standards; while industry experts remain unsure of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. Fire fortifications South Korea has announced steps to mitigate EV anxiety in response to a recent electric vehicle battery […]
Rules for Use: Subaru says asTech OEM-compatible scans must be configured to Subaru standards
Toronto, Ontario — In an email sent to its Certified Collision Network (SCCN), as originally reported by Repairer Driven News, Subaru has reaffirmed that asTech OEM compatible scans will need to be configured to the automaker’s standards in order to be used. Specifically, Subaru told its SCCN that it requires the use of Subaru Select […]
Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]
Gains on Grey: White remains most popular car colour, grey grows in popularity says Axalta 2023 Color Report
Toronto, Ontario — The top three most popular automotive colours are white, grey and black, according to Axalta’s 71st annual Global Automotive Color Popularity report. The coatings company revealed in its annual report that 31 percent of vehicles on today’s roads are white; 22 percent are grey and 18 percent are black, marking the first-ever […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla reportedly seeking lower tariffs for Chinese-built units; CAMI Assembly Plant workers authorized to strike
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Unifor authorizes workers at Ontario’s CAMI Assembly Plant to strike, should an agreement not be met in talks later this month. Meanwhile, Tesla reportedly seeks lower tariffs for its Chinese-built models following the government’s recent announcement. Strike watch Unifor members working at the General Motors CAMI Assembly […]
Launching Learning: CARSTAR Canada partners with MLSE Launchpad to host youth in a collision repair introductory training workshop
Toronto, Ontario — On August 20, 2024, CARSTAR Canada partnered with MLSE Foundation and its Launchpad program to host a collision repair introductory workshop for Ontario youth at the Launchpad site in Toronto, Ontario. The workshop specifically hosted 20 students aged 15 to 18 years old for an eight week program introducing them to various […]
Tech Trends: Insurers employ new technology as leading strategy for industry issues, says Reuters report
Toronto, Ontario — Insurers are adopting technology like generative artificial intelligence as a leading strategy against industry challenges, according to a new report from Reuters. The report, The Future of Insurance in Canada: Top Technology Trends in 2024″ indicates a majority of Canadian insurance representative respondents have already invested in “established technologies,” with 79 percent […]
Crash Watch: Long weekend and back-to-school season present potential for increased collisions, says OPP, ICBC
Toronto, Ontario — With both the Labour Day long weekend and back-to-school season rapidly approaching, data from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) warns of the potential for increased collisions. Citizens across the country have also raised concerns, and according to letters sent to Guy Pilon, Mayor of […]
