Expert Findings: EV tech is not new—it’s up to 100 years old, EV consultant David Giles tells EV Repair Tour Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Electric vehicles do not present a threat to the collision repair industry–they present a massive opportunity. That’s what EV expert David Giles–EV education product specialist and curriculum developer for Consulab and the president of Powered EV training and consulting–told audiences at the Calgary, Alta., stop on Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla misses targets, Rivian marks delivery records
Toronto, Ontario — Analysts were off in their estimates in predictions for both Tesla and Rivian’s delivery numbers–but for different reasons. See the ups and downs in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Tesla misses targets–but still delivers Tesla missed market estimates for its Q3 2023 deliveries, which analysts believe is due to mass production halts and shutdowns […]
Safety First: Don’t sweat battery repair; focus on high voltage safety, says EV expert David Giles
Toronto, Ontario — The chances of an automotive technician servicing or repairing a high-voltage battery in a modern vehicle today are very, very low, electric vehicle expert David Giles told crowds at Collision Repair‘s EV Repair Tour on Aug. 23. “The elephant in the room with electric vehicles is the high-voltage systems. “Everybody is fearful […]
Now or Never: The aftermarket can change overnight; prepare for electric vehicles now, says NAPA/UAP’s Martyn Johns
Toronto, Ontario — Policy can change everything—just look to New Zealand’s aftermarket for proof of how electric vehicles can completely alter the aftermarket. A featured speaker at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Martyn Johns, NAPA/UAP’s national director of emerging technologies, delivered a wake-up call presentation, where he called on collision […]
The Great Guarinos: Tesla recognizes Toronto’s Leon’s Auto Body as top Canadian CSR performer
Toronto, Ontario — Daniel Guarino, owner of Leon’s Auto Body, recently announced that his team was recognized by Tesla as a top customer service performer for Q2 2023. The collision repair facility, which is part of Tesla’s certified collision repair network, achieved a customer service index (CSI) score of 96 percent after receiving 22 surveys. […]
Tour in Toronto: Collision Repair magazine marks first stop on cross-Canada EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Yesterday, Collision Repair magazine hosted nearly 100 collision industry stakeholders at Fix Network’s Milton, Ont. headquarters and training centre for the first stop in the cross-country EV Repair Tour. Attendees were a mix of industry members, from collision repair facility owners and managers; network and franchise reps; suppliers and distributors; OEMs; insurers; […]
Tuesday Ticker: VinFast’s massive valuation; Rivian raises production forecast
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Tuesday Ticker covers VinFast’s valuation increase and Rivian’s decision to up production guidances for 2023. Viva la VinFast VinFast went public on the Nasdaq last week, with a whopping US$85 billion valuation—almost twice that of General Motors or Ford, the two largest automakers in the U.S. The Vietnamese EV maker […]
Automakers in Attendance: Rivian to participate in Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce that representatives from Rivian’s Collision Repair Program will be at next week’s highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with Frank Phillips, senior manager of the OEM’s Certified Collision Program, to learn more about these […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
No More Time: Tesla changes time-based Supercharger billing; customers to pay per kWh
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla has changed how it bills its Canadian customers for charging. Instead of being billed for the time spent at the charging station, users will be charged according to the amount of electricity put into their vehicles. The move comes after an extended wait—six months after Measurement Canada granted a temporary dispensation […]
