Spotlight for Suppliers: GM recognizes top suppliers with 29th annual awards
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has recognized its top global partners through its 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. Recipients of the Supplier of the Year award include 122 suppliers representing 16 countries, with more than a dozen first-time winners. Additionally, 26 companies representing eight countries earned GM’s coveted Overdrive Award. The Supplier of the […]
Aging Autos: ARA encouraging use of ROE parts as vehicle ages rise
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is wanting vehicle owners, insurance companies and repair facilities to increase their use of recycled original equipment (ROE) automotive parts because the age of light vehicles in operation on U.S. roads has risen to 12.1 years, according to IHS Market reports. Sandy Blalock, ARA executive director, says […]
Studies Suggest: One in five vehicles will have Level 2 autonomous driving features by 2025
San Antonio, Texas — An analysis of the autonomous driving industry, made by Frost & Sullivan, found that one in five vehicles will have Level 2 autonomous driving features by 2025. OEM’s and value chain partners are doing what they can to move towards partial and highly automated vehicles by working on their strategies, product […]
At Your Fingertips: Mitchell and Toyota collaborate to bring real-time access to recalls
San Diego, California – Mitchell has announced a collaboration with Toyota on Thursday, to bring real-time access to vehicle recall data. Mitchell Cloud Estimating will now surface VIN-specific recall notices on Toyota vehicles, which will give collision repairers timely access to safety recall information as an estimate is written, helping to improve safety recall completions […]
BMW Boosts E-Mobility: OEM moves into second phase of electrification plans
Toronto, Ontario — BMW is shifting it into high gear and moving into the second phase of its e-mobility plans. The luxury car company has now released three electric vehicles, which is only the beginning of the second phase. They are planning to deliver two million fully electric vehicles globally by the end of 2025. […]
Going Solo: Modern Auto Body’s recent Tesla-cert helps shop close in on luxury market
Edmonton, Alberta — The auto insurance situation in Manitoba is in limbo; in British Columbia it seems to be scandal after scandal, and nestled right in between in the capital of Alberta is Modern Auto Body, who has been going it alone in Edmonton for the past 53 years. The Edmonton shop had recently achieved […]
Mourning Mazda6: Mazda announced the Mazda6 will be discontinued in Canada and U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda recently announced that the Mazda6 midsize sedan will not return in Canada and the U.S. for the 2022 model year and production in Canada will end in July. “As remarkable a vehicle as the Mazda6 was, it faced adverse conditions in an ever-shrinking segment as consumers abandoned sedans in favour of […]
Blowing off the Lid: Ford to reveal all-electric F-150 at livestreamed event next week
Dearborn, Michigan — The all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning will be revealed on May 19 at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan and the event will live-streamed for millions to watch. The F-150 Lightning brings new innovation, technology and capabilities to the F-Series, North America’s best-selling vehicle. While maintaining the same power, payload and towing capabilities, says […]
Red-Hot Recall: Hyundai recalling over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada for issues that can cause engine fires. In one of the recalls, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. The recalls include Santa Fe Sport, Kona, Elantra and Veloster. The largest recall covers […]
New Management: GM announces administrative changes to U.S. collision network, no changes in Canada
Detroit, Michigan — Mitchell will continue to manage General Motors’ Canadian certified collision repair network, despite the OEM’s decision to shift management of its U.S. certified auto body network from Mitchell to VeriFacts Automotive. In the U.S., VeriFacts will now oversee the General Motors Collision Repair Network (CRN). The company had previously partnered with GM […]
