Economic Influences: Average dealership visit costs $465, compared to independent shop visit at $262, says J.D. Power report
Toronto, Ontario — The average cost of a visit to the repair shop has increased
Dozen Declaration: Simplicity Car Care expands with 12 new locations across Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care has announced its continued growth across Canada with the
Distribution Deal: Driven Brands announces sale of Canadian distribution business to PGW Auto Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holding Inc. has announced the sale of its Canadian distribution
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
Tuesday Ticker: Advance Auto Parts sells Worldpac to former Axalta owner; Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Advance Auto Parts sells its Worldpac unit to a private equity firm
Rail Delays: Potential Canadian railway strike could impact auto parts shipments
Ottawa, Ontario — Canada’s two largest railways could initiate strike action as soon as this
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada reports Q2 2024 financial results; Rivian pauses Amazon van production
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada announces its Q2 2024 results and
Shifting Gears: New Rivian R1 vehicles have ‘hundreds’ of design, engineering, performance changes
Normal, Illinois — Rivan’s recent retooling efforts have “reduced [vehicle] complexity and lowered the cost
Tuesday Ticker: Rivian reveals Q2 results; AutoCanada set to report Q2 financials Aug. 13
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, Rivian reports its financial results for the quarter
Boyd’s Books: Boyd reports Q2 2024 financials; Internalization of scanning and calibration, repair-first strategy drive improved margins despite softening sales
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services, which operates the Boyd Autobody and Glass and Assured
Tuesday Ticker: Hertz to ‘accelerate’ sale of Tesla fleet; BYD seeks EV tariffs discussions with Ottawa
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Hertz plans to ditch more of its
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
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla advises ‘notably lower’ growth rate in 2024; Stellantis struggles in North America
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla shares take a hit as CEO
Tuesday Ticker: Federal government weighs options on Chinese EV tariffs; PPG reports Q2 financials
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly economics report, the Canadian government continues tariff talks, with
AI Empowered Capacity: MSO Sebastian Torres raves about Solera’s AI estimating, capacity planning at CARSTAR Velocity conference
In recent months, CARSTAR Torcam owner and general manager Sebastian Torres has implemented Solera’s AI-powered
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla, Rivian report Q2 deliveries
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian and Tesla mark increases in second-quarter deliveries, compared to Q1, with
Kariuki Levels Up: Henry Kariuki promoted to Director of Operations Canada at Level5drive
Toronto, Ontario — Level5drive—a chain of ADAS calibration laboratories providing documented ADAS calibrations aligned with
Featuring Fremont: Uniparts O.E.M. Canada announces Emile Fremont as senior management consultant
Toronto, Ontario — Emile Fremont has been appointed as a senior management consultant with Uniparts
Tuesday Ticker: Volkswagen’s investment pushes Rivian shares; report claims Chinese vehicles will claim 33 percent market share by 2030
Toronto, Ontario – This weekly Tuesday Ticker covers Volkswagen’s recent partnership with Rivian and its
Unhappening the Unexpected: CARSTAR Canada launches new national campaign, ‘where accidents UNHAPPEN’
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has announced the launch of its new commercial media campaign,
Tuesday Ticker: Fisker files for bankruptcy; Polestar chair steps down amid operational challenges
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, electric vehicles continue to lose charge as
