Brake Breaks: Kia recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles in Canada due to corroding brake lines
Toronto, Ontario — Kia and Transport Canada have announced that the automaker is recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles in the country due to an issue with potentially corroding brake lines. The affected vehicles are specifically the 2014 to 2019 Kia Soul model years. Transport Canada’s recall details note that for the affected vehicles, “over time, the brake […]
Electric Learning: Camosun College receives ‘EVan’ for electric vehicle repair learning opportunity
Victoria, British Columbia — Camosun College has announced that it plans to help drive electric vehicle repair education through hands-on learning experiences using the ‘EVan.’ Notably, using the ‘EVan’–which is specifically a new BrightDrop Zero 400–students in trades programs such as automotive repair will have the opportunity to learn about repairing vehicles with high-voltage systems. In […]
Budds’ Dons the Boughs: Budds’ Collision Services host annual Holiday Pig Roast
Oakville, Ontario — One of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the industry took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario. Hundreds of professionals from the collision repair sector dressed in their festive best to support the Sam Piercey Foundation. Founded in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation aims to assist young apprentices within […]
Bringing the Wacky to Your New Year: The Best Can You Believe This?! clips of 2024
Toronto, Ontario — We know how much our audience loves the Can You Believe This?! clip we share every Friday. And there’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with some giggles! Here are our top 5 most-viewed Can You Believe This?! videos from 2024. Can You Believe This?! Unruly groundhogs at […]
Tuesday Ticker: Automotive stocks to watch in 2025
Toronto, Ontario — As some of us look to trade 2025, the automotive repair and collision repair industries in Canada are poised for significant growth. Several publicly traded companies stand out for investors interested in these sectors, reflecting the evolving landscape of vehicle maintenance and repair. The automotive repair sector is driven by a growing […]
Half-Century Study: NHTSA reports 50 years of FMVSS standards have prevented in 860,000 deaths
Washington, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that in the past 50 years, the organization’s safety standards have successfully prevented more than 860,000 deaths. According to a new report highlighting the measured safety benefits and societal costs of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), from 1968 through to 2019, the NHTSA’s […]
EV/AV Report: Vinfast brings 10-year warranty to Canadian EV buyers; while President-elect Donald Trump ponders scrapping car-crash reporting rules
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, electric vehicle manufacturer Vinfast has announced that it will be bringing a 10-year warranty for Canadian drivers; while President-elect Donald Trump reportedly debates scrapping car-crash reporting rules. Welcoming warranties Vinfast has announced that in order to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Canada, it […]
Getting it Straight: ARA releases updated statement of notice sent to ICBC
Victoria, British Columbia — In an industry update, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has announced that it recently spoke with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) senior management to clarify the organization’s policy and procedure regarding retroactive clawbacks. Specifically, according to ARA’s notice, the organization questioned the ICBC on labour clawbacks in the instance of […]
A Year in Review: Recent Crash Course report highlights top trends impacting the automotive and collision repair industry throughout 2024
Toronto, Ontario — Crash Course has now released its fourth-quarter report, “A Year of Shifting Gears: how the Auto Claims and Repair Industry Adapted to Economic Strain and Evolving Technology,” that highlights the top trends that impacted the automotive and collision repair industry throughout 2024. According to the report, which further aims to provide industry […]
Happy New Year from Collision Repair: Publisher Darryl Simmons on the trends facing our sector in 2025
Toronto, Ontario — As we welcome 2025, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead. The start of a new year is not just a time for reflection, but also an opportunity to look forward to the exciting trends shaping our industry. One of the most significant trends we […]
