Tuesday Ticker: September 7, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Tesla admits to Cybertruck delays, Apple continues its search for an OEM partner in Asia and Uber implements a benefits program following a long-winded debate with its independently contracted workers. Parts delays, or lost in space? Tesla’s Cybertruck debut has fallen about a year behind schedule and won’t start production […]
Tuesday Ticker: August 24, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s AutoCanada reports its Q2 2021 financials–blowing 2020’s results out of the water–while the Taiwanese government provides hope for a forthcoming end to the global microchip shortage. AutoCanada picks up pace AutoCanada has announced its second-quarter results for 2021, outpacing last year’s net income by 288 percent. Revenue for the […]
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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 13, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Apple’s co-founder declares support for the Right to Repair movement, Uber Canada shifts its operations from the Netherlands to Canadian soil and all eyes set sights on EV stocks in anticipation of a U.S. presidential infrastructure announcement—all in this week’s Tuesday Ticker! Wozniak’s words Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak voiced support for the […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 6, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla meets Wall Street delivery estimates for the second quarter of 2021, Magna witnesses decreased short interest and Fisker sees its stock rise nearly 50 percent in June, all in this week’s Tuesday Ticker. Tesla tips the scales Tesla delivered more than 200,000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2021. Tesla delivered […]
You and the Youth: If you don’t invest in training, you are a ‘ticking time bomb,’ say IBISTV panellists
London, United Kingdom — It’s a secret to none that the collision repair industry is amid a skills shortage–and dated mindsets have plenty to do with it. During Thursday’s International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s IBISTV Summit, a seven-strong panel of global collision repair reps sat down to discuss the topic of attracting young talent to the […]
Tuesday Ticker: May 18, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Tesla waves ta-ta to Bitcoin transactions, Stellantis sets a ten-year timeline for its 14 OEM brands to prove their power (or else) and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants President sells his remaining shares of the company. Tesla says bye-bye, Bitcoin Tesla has suspended its acceptance of Bitcoin payments for […]
Springtime Supply: Auto maintenance shops see surge in traffic and repairs
London, Ontario — Spring tends to be a busy time for the auto shops—even amid a global pandemic—as drivers switch from Winter to Summer tires. However, according to a CBC article some London, Ont., auto shops are beginning to notice an increase in battery issues and brake work, on top of the tire change demand. […]
Token of Trust: CAA named most trusted brand in Canada by Gustavson Brand Trust Index
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has been named the most trusted brand in Canada for the second year in a row in the annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index, released on May 3, 2021. CAA has been rated one of Canada’s top two most trusted brands in the index for five years running. […]
The Goods on Glass: U.S.-based safety council looks to build crash data
Washington, D.C. — The U.S.-based Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) is working to improve the collection of data regarding windshield failures in collisions, according to a press release from April 23. According to AGSC, documenting the role of a windshield has not traditionally been a high priority for crash investigators. In an effort to shift […]
