Tuesday Ticker: Canada inks EV material deals with two OEMs; Honda reassesses global supply chain
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, two German OEMs sign deals to access Canadian metals, while Honda reportedly considers the viability of its Chinese supply chain. Double deals for Canada Both Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group signed deals with the Canadian government last week. The newly-inked agreements will see the automakers secure access to […]
New and Exorbitant: Freshly-released Tesla FSD beta accompanied by price hike
Toronto, Ontario – Tesla has launched a new Full-Self-Driving (FSD) beta patch, further refining the performance of Tesla’s controversial automated driving system and the cost of entry for Tesla owners considering entry into the FSD beta. According to 10.69 FSD beta patch release notes published by Not a Tesla App, the beta improved several elements […]
Give ‘Em Hail: MPI sees 250+ hail claims from Thompson storm; travel/lodging for required repairs not covered
Thompson, Manitoba- A hail-producing thunderstorm in Thompson, Manitoba earlier this month has created over 250 damage claims filed with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) The claims come from an August 8th storm which damaged hundreds of vehicles. Hailstones from the storm were reported to have been as large as eggs, resulting in over 16-17 times as […]
Hello Yellow: Jeep adds ‘High Velocity’ hue to 2023 Gladiator
Detroit, Michigan — Fans of highlighter hues will find comfort in Jeep’s new colour option for the 2023 Gladiator. The pick-up will be available in a striking neon yellow shade, dubbed ‘High Velocity Yellow’, for the 2023 model year. This is the first yellow option for the Jeep Gladiator, though it is reminiscent of the […]
Tuesday Ticker: Volkswagen to source battery materials from Canada; Rivian cancels R1T Explore model
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s automotive economics news: Volkswagen makes plans on an agreement to source nickel, cobalt and other raw materials from Canadian soil; Ford announces plans to cut 3,000 employees and Rivian cancels the entry-level version of its R1T truck. Volkswagen goes metal Volkswagen has sealed an agreement with Canada that will […]
The Foose is Loose: Chip Foose named official artist of 2022 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Automotive industry legend Chip Foose has been named as the official artist of SEMA 2022, organizers announced Thursday. Foose has been tasked with establishing the aesthetic theme of this year’s event and will provide the vision for how SEMA plans to transform the space of the Las Vegas Convention Centre, leading […]
At War with Nature: Fence to be erected along B.C.’s Highway 3 to mitigate wildlife collisions
Cranbrook, British Columbia — For autobody repair facilities in British Columbia’s East Kootenays, humanity and nature often find themselves at a crossroads—unfortunately, sometimes it is a literal crossroads where the human ends up in a nasty car wreck and an innocent animal is left injured. Steven Johnson, an estimator at Cranbrook, B.C.’s Rocky Mountain Collision […]
Can You Believe This?! August 19, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — This week, bear witness to an amateur music video gone horribly wrong; discover the wackiest Club Car your course has to offer; spot some chop shop work at your local Timmie’s and much, much more—all in Collision Repair mag’s Can You Believe This?!
Glasurit on the Green: BASF Canada hosts annual golf tournament in Brampton, Ont.
Brampton, Ontario — More than 250 golfers gathered at the Lionhead Golf Course and Country Club on Wednesday for the BASF Canada annual golf tournament, where industry stakeholders went head to head on the green for the first time since the pandemic. Attendees were also treated to a lineup of snazzily painted vehicles–with BASF and […]
Agree to Disagree: Training time for estimating systems varies greatly, according to industry feedback
Toronto, Ontario — A recent Collision Repair mag survey indicates that the average training time on modern estimating systems varies greatly across the industry. According to a survey of 30 collision centre owners, managers and staff, training on today’s estimating systems can take anywhere from 90 minutes to a matter of years. Of those respondents, […]
