Meeting Needs: Day two of Spanesi Interactive Week tackles supporting staff and community
Toronto, Ontario — Spanesi wrapped up day two of its Interactive Week on Tuesday, after industry experts gave their insights on how to identify and address the needs of the repair process, of the bodyshop and of the customer. The day started off with a presentation from senior engineer of body and paint at Ford, […]
Paris Agreement: Ford to build 52,000 sq. m. distribution centre in Paris, Ont.
Paris, Ontario — The Hamilton, Ont. suburb of Paris is gearing up to welcome a new neighbour to the business community as Ford has begun construction on a new 52,000 sq. m. (562,000 square-foot) distribution centre. Foundations are currently being laid on the land that will serve as a sibling facility to the Casselman, Ont., […]
Star Treatment: Car-O-Liner CTR9 to feature on Power Nation TV’s ‘Music City Trucks’
Wixom, Michigan — Car-o-Liner is getting a moment in the spotlight as Power Nation TV’s “Music City Trucks” is set to feature the CTR9 Welder in the rebuild of a 1974 Ford Bronco. “We are honoured that the team at Power Nation chose the CTR9 to help with the restoration of the Beach Cruiser Bronco,” […]
Saving Your Glass: Ford drops tips on repairing ADAS-connected windshields
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has provided a little bit of clarity to all the glass repair technicians out there, as the OEM dropped some helpful tips on how to keep a Ford Lane Keeping System, and defrost heater, in good working order. Featured throughout the past year in the automaker’s “On Target” newsletter, Ford has […]
Building a Bronco: Ford details 2022 Bronco materials usage in ‘On Target’ newsletter
Toronto, Ontario — The last time anyone was talking about something interesting they saw in a Ford Bronco, it was 1994—yet Ford has released specs on the material usage of the new 2022 Bronco and Bronco Sport. The latest edition of Ford’s “On Target” monthly newsletter saw the OEM delve into the details of the […]
Same Body, New Heart: Constellium SE to provide aluminum parts for F-150 Lightning EV
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has announced that France-based aluminum supplier Constellium SE will be providing structural components for the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning that will go on sale in the spring of 2022. The Lightning will follow the lead of previous F-150 models in its extensive use of high-strength aluminum parts. Constellium has been supplying […]
EV/AV Report: September 27, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford partners with Redwood Materials to help close the supply loop, ElectraMeccanica welcomes a new CEO from the Motor City and price drops from major OEMs mark a step closer to price parity with ICE vehicles. Mighty Redwood A new partnership between Ford and […]
Blow the Roof Off: Ford recalls 3,000 Mach-Es for loose glass roof panels
Toronto, Ontario — Don’t blow your top, but Ford has begun a recall on more than 3,000 2021 Mustang Mach-Es due to reports of glass roof panels flying off the vehicle while in transit. According to Ford, the issue in the 3,178 Mach-Es lies in the faulty adhesive used to bind the panoramic glass roof […]
Not Tough Enough: Approx. 450 F-150s, Transits damaged in Missouri train derailment
Toronto, Ontario — If you’re looking for the new F-150 that was supposed to be shipped to you this week, try a ditch in northeastern Missouri—that’s where a train full of them derailed on Aug. 2, leaving about 450 new trucks bound for dealerships in a state of disrepair. The incident was brought to light […]
Tuesday Ticker: August 17, 2021
Toronto, Ontario —Uber faces a new Ontario class action suit, Boyd reports 44.4 percent higher sales numbers for Q2 2021 and ABCD—all in this week’s edition of the Collision Repair mag Tuesday Ticker. Uber caught in class action Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice has certified a class-action lawsuit against Uber, which furthers a fight for […]
