Skills Summit: Skilled Trades Ontario to host first industry summit on apprenticeship training in May
Toronto, Ontario — The organization responsible for skilled trades training in Ontario is gearing up for its first ever industry summit on apprenticeship training, currently on the calendar for the first week of May. The province’s recently minted trades certification regulator, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) plans on “Unleashing Ontario’s potential” at this upcoming gathering of […]
EV/AV Report: Autonomous gridlock, EV valuation and electric shocks
Toronto, Ontario — A relatively normal weather phenomenon locks down autonomous vehicles (AVs) across San Francisco, the Canadian Black Book Residual Value Awards praises electric vehicles (EVs) for holding their value and experts raise the alarm on EVs threatening others on the road like SUVs currently do. This is the latest in electric and autonomous […]
Vision Invasion: Car thieves using Bluetooth speakers to steal cars through headlights, says digital security expert
A Toyota in the midst of a suspected CAN injection theft attack over several months. Photo by Ian Tabor/Twitter Toronto, Ontario — Car hackers are evolving and they’re coming for your headlights—literally. According to at least one security expert, car thieves have discovered a way to enter a vehicle’s internal computer network through the headlights, […]
Cost Crunch: Nearly half of shops struggle with sourcing affordable parts, says IMR survey
Illinois, United States – Automotive industry research firm IMR has released survey results from independent automotive repair shops, with nearly half of all shops expecting challenges with sourcing affordable parts and a third expecting difficulties finding qualified and responsible technicians. This survey was conducted between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31 with IMR interviewing 500 independent […]
Development Commitment: Ford to build EVs at Oakville plant by 2024
Oakville, Ontario – Ford has announced its intent to retool its SUV assembly plant in Oakville, Ont. starting next year, with electric vehicle (EV) assembly starting in late 2024. This announcement follows a conference call on Tuesday, when company officials warned at this $1.8 billion overhaul would put most of the factory’s production workers on […]
Acing the Course: Surrey technical institute receives $560,000 to support automotive technician, welder training
Surrey, British Columbia — The government of British Columbia announced Tuesday that it has opened up a new funding stream to support automotive technicians, and other tradespeople, in completing their education at the Ace Trades and Technical Institute (ATTI) in Surrey, B.C. The lower mainland trade school is set to receive more than $560,000 to […]
Help Wanted: Experts needed for Skilled Trades Ontario apprenticeship and exam standards development
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario is inviting subject matter experts to participate in their standards development and examinations, along with the support of the Standards Industry Advisory Committees to review exam content, skills competencies and learning outcomes. Selected participants will go on to contribute their expertise through in-person or online workshops and online surveys. […]
Mission Accomplished: Halton, Peel police and CBSA recover 24 stolen vehicles in Morocco
Oakville, Ontario — Halton and Peel police, alongside the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), have recovered 24 stolen vehicles, following a month-long investigation that intercepted stolen vehicles bound for Dubai. According to a press release from the Halton Regional Police, these vehicles are valued at a total of approximately $2.1 million. Many were stolen in […]
Windows and Brakes: Ford and Mercedes-Benz caught in latest Transport Canada recall wave
Toronto, Ontario – A new Transport Canada recall warns of braking issues across several models of Ford vehicles, along with window trims falling off Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS Class vehicles. Under recall number 2023151, Transport Canada reports the possibility of improperly attached window trim on 2022 to 2023 GLE and GLS rear doors, which may […]
Clubs Out: AIA Canada hosting two golf tournaments in coming summer
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced two golf tournaments, promising a summer full of golf, good food, networking and fundraising. AIA Canada’s Quebec Division is hosting a golf tournament on June 1 at the Golf Parcours du Cerf à Longueuil in Longueuil, Que. AIA Canada’s Alberta Division is […]
