Auto Abode: Rhode Island Town Council allows home above auto shop
Cumberland, Rhode Island — Would you want a family living above your shop? This could be the reality for one Rhode Island, U.S. business as the local council has granted permission for a developer to create a residential space over a garage space authorized for auto repair. The move went against the recommendation of the Planning […]
Mystic Mustang: RTR brings colour-shifting paint back to the Ford Mustang
Torrance, North Carolina – RTR Vehicles, a North Carolina-based tuner, is re-releasing one of the Ford Mustang’s most striking paint colours: Mystichrome. Part of the company’s newly announced Premium Options palette, Mystichrome completely changes colour depending on the light hitting it. Mystichrome was called Mystic when it made its debut on the 1996 Mustang Cobra. […]
Fatal Findings: The most accident-prone EVs in the US
Washington, D.C. — The Nissan Leaf is the most accident-prone EV in the United States, according to a study conducted by the Barnes Firm. In the study, Barnes analyzed the number of electric vehicles involved in fatal crashes over the past five years, as well as the total number of each model unit sold in […]
Automotive Anniversary: Porsche celebrates 25 years of automotive technical training
Atlanta, Georgia – Porsche Cars North America is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP). The program has provided high-quality training and education to people interested in becoming a Porsche technician since 1999. “Our technicians are the backbone of Porsche’s legacy of innovation and precision,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO […]
Props to Preston Chevrolet: UniParts O.E.M. welcomes Preston Chevrolet to trusted network
Langley, British Columbia — UniParts O.E.M. has announced the addition of Preston Chevrolet as its newest dealership in British Columbia, further expanding its trusted network of OEM parts suppliers. According to a recent press release, this collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service and high-quality automotive parts to collision centres across the B.C. […]
Hello to Heise: Color Compass announces Darrin Heise as new General Sales Manager for Eastern Canada
London, Ontario – Color Compass has announced the appointment of Darrin Heise as the new General Sales Manager for Eastern Canada, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Heise will report directly to Jamie Corbeil, Vice President of Color Compass. Heise brings 16 years of extensive experience within the Color Compass organization, where he has been instrumental in […]
Waiting for Wheels: Consumers are willing to wait for their vehicles, DesRosiers research shows
Toronto, Ontario – Built-to-order (BTO) vehicle purchases gained popularity between 2021 and 2023 as dealer inventories hit record lows, and dealers believe those types of vehicle orders are here to stay. With vehicle inventories now more stable than in recent years, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reached out to both dealers and consumers to gather data as […]
Wash ‘n Roll: CARSTAR Okotoks raises over $1,300 for cystic fibrosis research
Okotoks, Alberta – CARSTAR Okotoks hosted a charity car wash on July 13 at their location, raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The event had over 120 attendees who brought their vehicles. In just four hours, the group raised over $1,300 in donations for the cause. In addition to the car wash, the event featured […]
Flooding on the Freeway: How auto centres were affected by torrential rain, flooding in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto saw nearly 98 millimetres of rain on Tuesday, causing chaos across the city. All southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway were closed at Bayview Ave. and Bloor St., as well as northbound at Dundas St. E due to flooding. Collision Repair magazine checked with six collision centres nearest to the […]
Preparing for Hurricane Season: CCC Q2 2024 report reveals 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles included PDR over last two years
Toronto, Ontario — Crash Course (CCC) recently released its Q2 2024 report which indicates that hurricanes and severe convective storms have a considerable impact on the auto insurance and collision repair industries, resulting in an increase in damages and economic loss, as well as causing 94 percent of all comprehensive claims estimates for drivable vehicles […]
