Boosts with BETAG: Sask Polytech to host outer panel repair specialist training, April 3 to June 23
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Polytechnic will host another BETAG Outer Panel Repair Specialist (OPRS) course at its Saskatoon campus from April 3 to June 23, the institution told attendees at the recent Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers event. The only school in North America to offer the program, BETAG’s OPRS course is offered through Sask […]
Live from Saskatchewan: SAAR to livestream Spring Forum
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — Tune in to the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Facebook page at noon EST on Saturday, to catch an exclusive presentation from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) live from SAAR’s Moose Jaw event. The live stream will begin at noon and cover SGI’s update for the SAAR audience. You can tune […]
Panel Perfection: BETAG celebrates first graduating group from Outer Panel Repair Specialist program at Sask Polytech
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — BETAG North America recently celebrated the first graduating class of its Outer Panel Repair Specialist (OPRS) program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, where participants fine-tuned their ability to perform top-notch panel repairs. Supported by the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers, BETAG’s four-month OPRS program aims to equip participants with the skills to complete various […]
School in Session: Axalta and SATA partner to provide training at new Ontario location
Vaughan, Ontario — Axalta Coatings and SATA have announced a new training partnership, replacing the Axalta Training Center in Ajax, Ont. with Axalta Training at SATA Canada. According to Wednesday’s press release from Axalta, this partnership will provide Axalta and its refinishing customers access to the new SATA Ontario location,. Axalta refinish customers will have […]
Built to Last: J.D. Power releases 2023 ALG Residual Value Awards
Toronto, Ontario — J.D. Power has released its nominees for the 2023 ALG Residual Value Awards, recognizing OEMs for producing vehicles with the highest projected manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after a three or four year time frame, for premium and mass market vehicles respectively. According to J.D. Power, these awards are a vital consideration […]
Blue Screen Beware: Ford recalls Explorer, Lincoln Corsair and Aviator vehicles for rearview camera malfunctions
Washington D.C., United States — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 462,000 vehicles globally, citing faulty video outputs that may prevent rearview cameras from displaying. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) timeline, this recall impacts 2020 to 2023 model year Ford Explorers, Lincoln Corsairs and Aviator vehicles with 360-degree cameras. Under this defect, […]
Blend Brief: Blend study results reviewed by information providers, says SCRS
Palm Springs, California — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) recent blend study is making estimating system providers “reevaluate” the numbers they’ve been reporting, SCRS executive director Aaron Schulenberg told attendees at last week’s board meeting. The study results, first released Nov. 1, showed blending took 31.59 percent longer than a full refinish–not 50 […]
Innovation Acknowledged: Axalta’s electrocoating technology wins 2023 BIG Innovation Award
Pennsylvania, United States –The Business Intelligence Group has bestowed the 2023 BIG Innovation Award on Axalta’s AquaEC Flex Broad Bake Electrocoat, an annual award recognizing organizations, products and people for innovative ideas to life. According to an Axalta press release, AquaEC Flex Broad Bake Electrocoat was awarded for its low amount of volatile organic compounds, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Driven Brands celebrates two years on Nasdaq; Tesla cuts prices globally
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Driven Brands celebrates two years since going public with a guest appearance At Nasdaq and Tesla drops its Canadian prices again. Two years public Driven Brands celebrated two years since it first went public in a big way, with group president and executive vice president of paint, collision and glass […]
Windshields Begone: Transport Canada recall wave affecting more than 10 automotive manufacturers
Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada has announced another wave of recalls, and boy is it a big one. Interestingly, 2021 Hyundai Sonatas and 2021 Santa Fes have been reported having faulty windshield attachments that may completely detach during a crash, increasing the risk of driver injury. Chrysler Pacificas from 2017 to 2018 have issues in […]
