A Collective Collision: Collisions in 2020 cost the Canadian GDP $36 billion, StatsCan report says
Toronto, Ontario — If the entire population of Canada was required to cover the bill for a whole year’s worth of auto collisions, we would all be on the hook for about $946.65 for 2020’s results, according to Statistics Canada’s recent report on the social costs of collisions from that year. Collisions suffered by the […]
Sharp Tones: Axalta releases 2022 Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report
Toronto, Ontario — Pop on some Pink Floyd and let the colours move you; Axalta has released its seventieth annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report; the automotive industry’s longest-running and most comprehensive colour report, according to the company. White remains the most popular vehicle colour worldwide, due in large part to its prevalence on fleet […]
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 […]
The Power of People: Aftermarket employment ‘continued to show strength’ over past year, DesRosiers report says
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket appears to be leading the pack among the many other industries seeking out highly in-demand skilled trades workers, as the latest employment report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC) shows that employment in the sector is up 4.2 percent since June 2021. “The aftermarket especially continued to show strength, […]
Fury Road: More than half of Canadian drivers admit to road rage, RATESDOTCA survey says
Toronto, Ontario — Look at the driver to your left. Now, look at the driver on your right. You better start sizing one of them up, because odds are they are willing to throw hands over the lane you just blocked them out of, according to a recent poll conducted by Leger and published by […]
Fine Print: Study finds many drivers misinformed about auto insurance coverage
Toronto, Ontario — Insurance is simply a fact of life when owning a vehicle in Canada, but a new survey from Forbes Advisor has found that many drivers lack a full understanding of what their policy actually provides. In an online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, Forbes Advisor found that at least 40 percent believed […]
Summer of ‘67: Vehicle production in Canada hits biggest low in decades
Toronto, Ontario — The last time light vehicle production in Canada was so bad, the Maple Leafs were still winning Stanley Cups. A solid zinger, but also the truth. According to a new report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, last year’s vehicle production of 1.1 million vehicles was on par with levels not seen since 1967. […]
Lay of the Land: AIA releases report on dealer sales landscape
Toronto, Ontario — AIA’s new dealer landscape report gives collision shops a sneak peek at what vehicles are on their way to your repair bay. The Automotive Industry Association of Canada’s (AIA) “New Car Dealer Landscape 2021” report delves into the current vehicle sales environment and looks forward to emerging trends in the used vehicle […]
Tsk-Tsk Tesla: Tesla Model X finishes second last in consumer reliability report
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has taken another beating in the court of public opinion as the EV automaker finished twenty-seventh out of 28 on a recent Consumer Report reliability survey. Tesla’s Model X was revealed as the brand’s least reliable vehicle on Friday, scoring a mere five points out of a possible 100. Consumer reports […]
Fulfilling its Function: ADAS tech reducing claims frequency, according to LexisNexis report
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from LexisNexis is attempting to set the record straight on the relationship between ADAS technology and claims frequency and severity. According to the report, “The impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on insurance claims”, the presence of at least one ADAS feature resulted in an 8 percent decrease […]
