Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Building Bonds: 3M welcomes Canadian industry professionals for body repair training
St. Paul, Minnesota — Collision Repair magazine doesn’t just report on training–we take it seriously. So much so that we sent William Simmons, our own Audience Engagement Manager, to attend the 3M Skills Training Center body repair training this week. 3M Automotive Aftermarket is currently hosting a group of Canadian industry professionals at its Skills […]
A Canadian Choice: AJAC announces semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Car of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — The semi-finalists for the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY), presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) have now been released. The annual event, which aims to determine the best vehicles in Canada, evaluates vehicles across the following award categories: Canadian Car of the Year; Canadian Utility Vehicle […]
Party in the Prairies: SAAR Spring Conference set for March 21-22, 2025
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Mark your calendars for the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Conference, which will occur at the Temple Gardens Spa in Moose Jaw on March 21 and 22, 2025. Director Tom Bissonnette has confirmed some exciting details of this year’s event, including a one-day training event emphasizing glue pulling as […]
Rail Records: Ford adds Explorer and Aviator rear rail sectioning procedure
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has expanded its available sectioning procedures to include a rear rail sectioning procedure in the 2020-2025 Explorer and 2020-2025 Aviator Workshop Manual. Specifically, during an I-CAR Live from this year’s SEMA Panel Discussion featuring Gerry Bonanni, Ford SR engineer, paint and body, announced the addition of the rear-rail sectioning procedure. As […]
More Ontario drivers admit to getting behind the wheel after consuming cannabis
Thornhill, Ontario — A recent survey conducted by CAA South Central Ontario found that substance use, specifically cannabis, is on the rise for Ontarians. According to the study, over half (53 percent) of Ontario drivers have ever tried cannabis, a 14 percent increase from last year. The issue here is that as more Ontarians are […]
Breaking Boundaries: Automechanika Shanghai 2024’s 20th anniversary edition sets new record
Shanghai, China — Automechanika Shanghai 2024 opened its doors today with a record-breaking 6,763 exhibitors, an increase of 20 percent compared to last year’s event, including 17 overseas country and region pavilions for its 20th anniversary. This year’s fringe program is the show’s largest to date, with over 81 events paving the way for networking, […]
New Era: Boyd Group Services announces CEO Succession Plan
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Boyd Group announced today that, effective May 14, 2025, Chief Executive Officer Timothy O’Day will step down from his current role, to be succeeded by Brian Kaner, current President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd. These changes are planned to be effective as of the date of the Annual General Meeting […]
EV/AV Report: Mercedes-Benz develops solar paint to charge electric vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Mercedes-Benz is reportedly developing a solar paint that could charge electric vehicles; while new research from Ben-Gurion University indicates that emergency vehicle lights may interrupt autonomous vehicle driving systems. Solar start-ups Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is developing a solar paint designed to charge […]
Reconsideration Refusals: NHTSA refuses to reconsider final ruling on mandatory AEB systems despite industry pushback
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the final rule on making automated emergency braking (AEB) technology standard on new vehicles will continue despite industry pushback. This decision was originally made in 2016, with the NHTSA officially issuing a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in April 2024. […]
