We Were on a Brake: Mercedes recalls more than 30,000 cars for brake corrosion issue
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz announced on Thursday that it will be recalling 31,577 vehicles from Canadian roads for a corrosion issue in the brake systems of multiple model years and classes. The German automaker’s U.S. headquarters confirmed that ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles from 2006 through 2012 model years are prone to the corrosion of […]
EV/AV Report: December 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian plans to build a $5 billion assembly plant in Georgia, Mercedes-Benz integrates with Hydro-Québec to improve charging options and GM’s BrightDrop delivered its first five EV delivery trucks to FedEx. Rivian went down to Georgia Rivian has a $5 billion plan for the […]
Eyes on the Future: Mercedes-Benz announces interactive remote support via HoloLens headset, coming to certified collision centres in 2022
Toronto, Ontario — Imagine a world where repair solutions appear before your very eyes. Seems like a dream, right? Well, Mercedes-Benz Canada has announced the implementation of a training solution that offers just that. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support program allows technicians to wear the HoloLens 2 headset—a wireless, ‘holographic’ display […]
Benz Deluxe: AutoCanada Inc. acquires Autolux MB Collison in Montreal
Edmonton, Alberta — AutoCanada Inc. is breaking in on the Benz market as the dealer group announced the acquisition of Autolux MB Collison in Montreal. Autolux has been in operation for over 30 years and is a certified Mercedes-Benz collision centre. The business operates out of a facility with more than 15 production bays and […]
Secure Your Benz: Mercedes-Benz and IBM collaborate on new anti-theft service
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz and IBM have teamed up to fight back against vehicle theft by integrating a brand new anti-theft service right into the Mercedes me smartphone app. The service, called “Urban Guard – Stolen Vehicle Help”, uses a combination of vehicle, consumer and position data to help law enforcement track down stolen vehicles […]
EV/AV Report: April 16, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, EV charging software developers, EV Connect enter the Canadian market, Ford unveils new Blue Cruise self-driving platform and Mercedes-Benz introduces its first all-electric luxury sedan. Canadian Connection A new challenger emerges in the arena of EV charging networks, as EV Connect officially makes its […]
Premium Pact: BASF extends multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz
Ludwigshafen, Germany — BASF has recently entered a multi-year contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region that extends its commercially approved supplier status with the car company to Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The pact builds on a similar 2019 contract with Mercedes-Benz in the Europe, Middle East and Africa […]
New Launch: DCR Systems introduces the new licensing model
Columbus, Ohio — DRC Systems announced Friday, Jan. 22., that Keeler Motor Car Company is the first company to sign a licensing agreement that provides DRC systems’ full turnkey operating model in the United States. The licensing agreement is expected to accelerate the relaunch and future expansion of Keeler Collision in Latham, New York. “DCR […]
Nanaimo receives vehicle processing centre
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – April 10, 2019 —The Port of Nanaimo and Mercedes-Benz Canada celebrated the official grand opening of the B.C. Vehicle Processing Centre in Nanaimo on Tuesday, as reported by Nanaimo News Bulletin. The new facility, which is the first of its kind in Western Canada, will act as a processing […]
Excellence Auto Collision opens up new Mercedes-Benz collision repair centre
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — April 1, 2019 — Excellence Auto Collision is now Mercedes-Benz certified. A new sign was displayed on the facility after it became the third shop in Toronto to receive the certification. “It’s so exciting to be the third shop in Toronto to be Mercedes-Benz certified,” said the owner of Excellence Auto […]
