BUSINESS NEWS
HERE’S TO 100 Simplicity Car Care has announced the upcoming grand opening of its 100th shop in Canada in the form of a new Toronto South location. The new location will handle everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs. A press release further noted that the team has decades of experience in the industry and […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
BATTERY BEVERAGES Have you ever thought about what it would be like to recharge while charging your electric vehicle? In a recent partnership with luxury grocer Erewhon, Chevrolet aims to give consumers the chance with an Equinox EV-themed ‘Electric Juice.’ Made to replicate the electrifying power of an EV, this battery-based-beverage was reportedly designed in […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
ADAS ADVANCEMENTS A recent report from The Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) indicates that 10 out of 14 common advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features have surpassed 50 percent market share in 2023 model year vehicles. According to the study, “as of the 2023 model year, penetration rates for (ADAS) features range […]
INSURANCE NEWS
ON THE RISE Canada’s home, auto and business insurers are reporting the most challenging summer on record for damage from weather events and natural disasters, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Four major catastrophes were contributing to approximately 228,000 insurance claims this past summer, says IBC: flooding in Toronto and southern Ontario; the […]
OEM NEWS
AI-POWERED ASSEMBLY Nissan says it has improved its paint defect detection rate after investing in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning designed to detect paint flaws “faster than ever.” The AUTIS Surface Verification system has allowed Nissan to improve its defect detection rate by nearly seven percent, said the automaker, which uses the AI […]
EV NEWS
CLAIMS BREAKDOWN The latest Crash Course report from CCC reveals that repairable electric vehicles (EVs) are, on average, more than half the age of their non-EV counterparts, with 78.7 percent of repairable EVs being three years old or newer. EVs continue to see improved cycle times, according to the 2024 Crash Course report. In 2022, […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
MOMENTS OF TRUTH A new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. titled “Moments of Truth: Customer Satisfaction and Retention in the Auto Insurance Claims and Repair Journey” reveals that customers see the collision process as a unified experience between repairers and insurers. The study specifically looked at responses from 2,400 policyholders involved in an accident […]
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
Sylvain’s 50-year journey in collision repair A remarkable career milestone was reached at Fix Auto Saint John East as technician Sylvain Paradis celebrated an impressive 50-year tenure in the collision repair industry. His unwavering passion and expertise have not only transformed countless damaged vehicles but also inspired a new generation of technicians. This story explores […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
MIKE BEIER | CONSOLIDATED DEALERS’ CO-OPERATIVE Effective January 1, 2025, Mike Beier assumes the role of President and CEO of Consolidated Dealers’ Co-Operative as Tom Langton steps down from the role in preparation for retirement. Beier has been an integral part of the Consolidated Dealers’ team for 12 years, serving in various leadership capacities and […]
GRATITUDE, GROWTH, AND GOALS FOR 2025
With EVs, ADAS, and OEM standards shaping our path, the journey ahead begins with proper training and a commitment to safety By DARRYL SIMMONS With 2024 coming to a close, it’s a time to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached and the challenges we’ve faced in Canada’s collision repair industry. It’s been a year of […]
