Falling in Line: Subaru disables Starlink on all 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles
Boston, Massachusetts — In order to comply with the state’s new Right to Repair laws, Subaru has disabled Starlink in its 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles. The wireless diagnostic system will not be available for vehicle owners for subscription like it has been in the past and like it will continue to be for other states. This […]
Calibrate and Listen: Repairify execs to discuss ADAS calibration at Dec. 7 CIECA webinar
Toronto, Ontario — In a meeting of some of the global auto industry’s top minds, CIECA will be joined by executives from Repairify Inc. to talk about advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) trends at an upcoming webinar. Tony Rimas, president of Repairify, and Nick Dominato, Repairify’s senior vice president of products, will be live on […]
Improving the Process: Axalta named 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year
Toronto, Ontario — For its advancements in automotive coatings technology, Frost and Sullivan has recognized Axalta as 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year. Axalta’s new Rival DTM Topcoat RV901 and RV902 products are unique because they can be applied directly on plastic substrates without an adhesion promoter, reducing the coating application process […]
Rivian on Board: Rivian joins CIECA as new corporate member
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA has an exciting new addition in EV automaker Rivian, who has just joined the organization as a corporate partner. Executives at Rivian say they are excited to partner with an industry leader in vehicle data advocacy. “We are excited to join CIECA as the newest EV OEM to market, bringing attention […]
Rental Plateau: Enterprise reports Q3 2021 length of rental mostly static since last year
Toronto, Ontario — As the Canada-U.S. land border re-opens this week, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expecting that Canadian claims volumes may finally return to pre-pandemic levels. The company noted in its Q3 Length of Rental report that average billed days for car rentals have remained static at 11.4 days since Q3 of 2020. The U.S., on […]
Steer Clear: Wildlife collisions rise as daylight savings time sets in
Toronto, Ontario — As daylight savings time comes into effect and we in North America enjoy our extra hour of sleep, an antlered antagonist settles into its hiding spot, ready for its mission as one of god’s cute little kamikaze missiles. Deer cause more than one million auto accidents in the U.S. every year, costing […]
Crisis at Chrysler: Explosion at Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant deemed ‘intentional’
Windsor, Ontario — The police arson unit was called in following an explosion at Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant on Thursday which investigators are currently considering “intentional.” Windsor police arrived at the minivan factory at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday evening following a report of an explosion at the facility. According to the Windsor police’s press release, […]
Time to Act: Electric Mobility Canada releases 32-point EV Action Plan
Toronto, Ontario — U.S. President Joe Biden has been making those in the Canadian electrification business a little bit nervous with his recent “Build Back Better” plan, prompting Electric Mobility Canada to make its intentions clear with a 32-point plan for the Canadian EV industry. Covering several facets of electrification policy, including light and heavy-duty […]
Golfing for Good: Fix Network helps raise $153,453 for Ronald McDonald House
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Fix Network has once again pledged its support to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada) by supporting a golf tournament to raise more than $153,000 for the charity’s initiatives. Fix Network recently supported the RMHC Golf Classic, held at the Glen Arbour Golf Course near Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the […]
Stuck on Success: Keco Glue Pull Repair System claims Best New Product Award
Las Vegas, Nevada — Something about Keco has stuck with judges at SEMA, as the glue-pull repair company was presented with a New Product Award on the show’s opening day. President of Keco Body Repair Products Chris White accepted the award at the SEMA Show Kickoff event on Tuesday morning. “Wow! What a culmination of […]
