ADAS Acquisitions: asTech acquires Red EU and Red Autocentres
New York, New York – asTech, a portfolio company under Kinderhook Industries announced the acquisition of Red Limited and Red Autocentres yesterday. Red Limited is a distributor of aftermarket electronic devices designed to run diagnostic tests and calibration services on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Red Autocentres provides automotive diagnostics, calibration and programming services for […]
Premium Pact: BASF extends multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz
Ludwigshafen, Germany — BASF has recently entered a multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region that extends its commercially approved supplier status with the car company to Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The pact builds on a similar 2019 contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Europe, Middle East and Africa […]
Revving Engines: Oro Station presents a wealth of opportunities to Canada’s auto tech industry
Oro-Medonte, Ontario — Young automotive technology whizzes will want to set their sights on the Oro-Medonte area for future careers. Oro Station, Georgian College’s new automotive technology hub currently under construction in Oro Medonte, Ontario, has the potential to bring waves of technological innovation to the region and the overall Canadian automotive landscape. The Oro […]
Production Pauses: DesRosiers shares motor vehicle assembly stats for 2020
Toronto, Ontario – According to DesRoisers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC), the year 2020 has not been kind to motor vehicle assembly in Canada. With plant shutdowns, models cut from automaker rosters, and production pausing during the pandemic, shipments for the motor vehicle assembly industry dropped 28.2 percent for the year. For the first time since […]
Welcomes of the Week: Ontario welcomes ProColor Collision Facility at Toronto Junction
Milton, Ontario — Daryll O’Keefe, regional vice president for Fix Network Ontario, is pleased to welcome ProColor Collision Toronto Junction to the network. ProColor Collision Toronto Junction is a second-generation, full-scale collision repair shop that has been operating in the region for more than four decades. Owner Paul Pires developed a keen interest in his family-run collision repair […]
The Grand Decision: ElectraMeccanica to build new Arizona, U.S. production facility
Vancouver, British Columbia — B.C.-based electric vehicle company ElectraMeccanica has announced it will be expanding its production out of China with a new U.S. factory in Mesa, Arizona. The proposed facility in Mesa will support ElectraMeccanica’s strategic plan to meet anticipated demand for its flagship EV, the three-wheeled Solo. When fully operational, the facility is […]
Battery Boost: Lion Electric to open new battery factory with federal and provincial investment
Montreal, Quebec – Lion Electric announced the construction of a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the construction of the facility with Marc Bédard, the CEO and founder of Lion Electric. “With today’s announcement, we are continuing to take steps to support our Canadian businesses, invest in innovation, […]
Quick-Paced Paints: AkzoNobel extends partnership with McLaren Racing
Nashville, Tennessee — McLaren Racing’s 2021 Formula 1 car will feature AkzoNobel’s high-performance coatings in an extension to the partnership established in 2008. As McLaren Racing’s Official Paints and Coatings Partner, AkzoNobel is providing its Sikkens vehicle refinish products for all painted parts of the MCL35M, as well as the team’s transport, garage and accessories. […]
Mach-E Misfires: Ford to address subframe bolt issue affecting fewer than 75 Mustang owners
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall affecting fewer than 75 customers who have already taken delivery of their 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. During checks to deliver high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, Ford discovered some vehicles may have subframe bolts that the supplier did not tighten to specification. While […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN announces new Slave Lake location
Slave Lake, Alberta — CSN Avalon in Slave Lake is the most recent addition to the CSN Collision Centres network, the company announced March 10. Mike Boucher takes the helm managing the operations at CSN Avalon supported by a roster of experienced technicians and customer service specialists. The team at CSN Avalon has a combined […]
