A Headline on Headliners: More than quarter million Kia Optimas recalled in U.S. for adhesive issue
Toronto, Ontario — Body technicians would do well to keep an eye out the next time a 2012 or 2013 Kia Optima rolls into the shop, as a defect found in about 258,000 of the brand’s U.S.-made models could put drivers in even more danger, should they find themselves in a collision. More than one-quarter […]
A New Home for Trades: Conestoga College to open nation’s largest trades training facility in Cambridge, Ont.
Cambridge, Ontario — A former hub of southern Ontario’s tech industry is due for a makeover to fit modern times, as representatives from Conestoga College announced on Monday that a building formerly owned by BlackBerry will be the new site of the school’s skilled trades campus. With these plans to retrofit the approximately 31,123 sq.-m. […]
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada reports highest second-quarter revenue ever; Tesla confirms stock split
Toronto, Ontario — AutoCanada reports its highest second-quarter revenue ever; Tesla confirms an upcoming three-to-one stock split and PPG breaks its all-time quarterly sales record in this weekly Tuesday Ticker financial report. Ups for AutoCanada AutoCanada says it reported its highest second-quarter revenue ever, marking revenues of $1,686 million—a 32 percent increase over the same […]
Bon Voyage: Collision Repair mag is headed to the IBIS Global Summit
Monte Carlo, Monaco — If you’ve been looking for insights on the state of the global collision repair industry, stay tuned to Collision Repair mag. We’ll be part of the Canadian representation at next week’s International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in Monaco, where hundreds of collision sector delegates from around the world will gather to […]
EV/AV Report: May 2, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Statistics Canada says zero-emissions vehicle represented just over six percent of Canada’s overall vehicle registrations for Q4 2021; General Motors partners with a Toronto company in the name of driverless tech and Vancouver Island gets it first hydrogen-fuelling station. Six percent celebration It appears […]
Can You Believe This?! April 8, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Check out this week’s wacky Can You Believe This?! feature and catch a glimpse of bovine Beetles; discover the quickest tree removal service you’ll ever see; find hacks to cut costs on those meddling headlight replacements and much, much more!
Zap ‘Em: Tesla’s laser windshield wiper patent published
Alexandria, Virginia — The United States Patent Office has published Tesla’s patent for laser windshield wipers, which the EV automaker applied for in May 2019. The patent describes how Tesla’s laser windshield wipers would work in five steps: Detect debris accumulated on a region on glass article installed in vehicle Calibrate a set of parameters […]
No-Fault Fiasco: B.C. cyclist sent repair bill for damage to vehicle that hit him
Vancouver, British Columbia — One typically assumes there to be physical costs to being involved in a car accident, but as one British Columbia cyclist is learning, an unexpected financial burden is what truly adds insult to the injury. Last summer, Ben Bolinger alleges that a car ran a stop sign and hit him as […]
Product Report: Polyvance Bumper Mate 3
Rainsville, Alabama — Polyvance announced its new 6077 Bumper Mate 3, a multi-use work surface earlier this week. The Bumper Mate 3 features a work surface of heat-resistant, textured composite laminate over an 11-ply Baltic birch core for extreme strength and durability. The work surface features strategically-placed slots for securing workpieces to the top using […]
Save the Date: CCIF Montréal to take place June 2-3
Montréal, Québec — Mark your calendars, members of Canada’s aftermarket. The first in-person Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) is scheduled to take place from June 2 through June 3 at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel. CCIF Montréal will feature an industry workshop on June 2, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by a networking […]
