Insurer Report Card 2024: Collision repairers grade Canada’s top insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s that magical season again—time to don your grading hats and provide feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! Collision Repair presents to you: the 2024 Insurer Report Card survey. Loading…
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla unveils its robotaxi; while Polestar announces plans to ‘actually sell cars’
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla unveils its fully autonomous robotaxi and leaves investors wanting more; while electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar plans to begin selling more vehicles via dealerships. Here comes the Cybercab Last Thursday, the launch of Tesla’s long-promised driverless taxi reportedly left investors with a desire for more details about […]
An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more. Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills. “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]
Turkey Troubles: Thanksgiving weekend sees increase in fatal collisions due to distracted driving; up 40 percent, says OPP
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers to fend off the potentially negative consequences of a turkey coma and stay aware while driving, as the Thanksgiving weekend routinely sees an increase in collisions due to distracted driving. According to original reports from CTV News, the OPP advise that “deaths linked to […]
Parts Progression: ProgiParts launches new process for collision repair shops to increase efficiency of parts ordering process
Toronto, Ontario — ProgiParts has announced that by the end of fall 2024, collision repair shops will have access to a new confirmation system that aims to provide instant prices and availability from suppliers. The goal of this new system is to make it easier for collision repairers to provide estimates to partners. According to […]
AutoCanada Associations: CDK extends relationship with AutoCanada
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, CDK announced that it has entered into a long-term extension of its agreement with AutoCanada to help enhance productivity and operational efficiency. According to a media release, this extension will allow AutoCanada to further leverage “the depth and breadth of CDK software”—including DMS and a fully integrated CRM—to enhance productivity, […]
EV/AV Report: Toyota unveils swappable hydrogen fuel cell batteries; while U.S. autonomous technology experts recommend driving tests for self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Toyota unveils a swappable hydrogen fuel cell battery system for future zero-emission vehicles; while autonomous technology expert Henry Liu recommends driving tests for self-driving vehicles in the United States. Hydrogen for home Last Thursday, at the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, Toyota unveiled a portable […]
