Steady Markets: AutoTrader predicts stable vehicle purchases despite changing economic outlooks for Q3, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — AutoTrader has released its latest “vehicle purchase intentions” study with one particularly surprising result—24 percent of Canadians polled expect to buy a vehicle in the third quarter of 2022, 6 percent higher than the 18 percent who expected to buy a vehicle in the third quarter of 2021. According to the study, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Software setbacks for Tesla and promising prospects for GM
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s auto industry roundup, software troubles with nearly 80,000 models in China are causing Tesla prices to dip further, while General Motors appears to be on the upswing with several new model launches on the way. One Step Forward, One Step Back Tesla’s stock price was dealt yet another blow […]
Extra Charges: Little evidence to support electronic rust protection, despite high install costs, report says
Toronto, Ontario — With Canadian drivers doing all they can to keep their vehicles on the road and avoid today’s precarious buying market, many are looking to the aftermarket for products to bolster their ride’s lifespan, as a recent report from CTV News shone a light on one particularly contentious piece of equipment. Jennifer Capel […]
Field Testing: Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta tears down geofence in downtown Toronto
An FSD-powered self driving route, right in the heart of Toronto. (Twitter/Chansoo Byeon) Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has removed Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta restrictions from Toronto’s downtown core, following complaints among drivers that much of the city’s urban centre is geofenced off by the software. This was confirmed in a tweet by FSD tester Chansoo Byeon […]
Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]
NOVUS, No Problem: Rick Nedens, NOVUS Glass, on changes in glass repair, ADAS solutions at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — As one of the pioneering companies of the modern auto glass repair procedure, Collision Repair had to stop by the booth of NOVUS Glass on the SEMA Show floor this year, as the Fix Network subsidiary was out in force, promoting its brand and showing off how the glass sector is […]
Expert Input: Enlyte releases 2022 Trends Report
California, United States — Enlyte has released its 2022 Enlytened Trends Report, providing insurance and automotive executives with insights on auto, casualty and workers’ compensation in an increasingly complex industry. “Whether it’s workforce changes, inflation, supply chains or politics, each new challenge to our industry comes with an opportunity for growth and improvement for the […]
EV/AV Report: Big tests, bigger data
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, Tesla applies for a Canadian telecoms license, the first Honda CR-V Hybrids roll off Ontarian assembly lines and details for the world’s largest autonomous vehicle (AV) test are announced. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Wider Web Tesla has applied for a basic telecoms license […]
Special Favours: Two GTA OPP officers arrested for special treatment to certain tow operators
Toronto, Ontario — Details from an internal investigation from the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Professional Standards Unit have uncovered that two Mississauga, Ont.-based police officers, Sgt. Terrence Reefer and Const. Roberto Visconti, were arrested for allegedly giving preferential treatment to certain tow truck operators within the GTA. The two officers, both from the OPP’s Mississauga […]
Nickel and Dime: IBC criticizes ICBC for lowering payouts despite more accidents occurring
Victoria, British Columbia — A report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) alleges that injury claims paid out by Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) are falling more than in previous years, despite a trending increase in the number of accidents. ICBC has rebuked this claim as misinformation, with IBC saying that these claims […]
