Keep on Truckin’: Ford building F-150s, Edges without certain modules due to chip shortage
Oakville, Ontario — Ford has announced it will continue building some F-150 and Edge models without certain modules despite ongoing microchip shortages. The automaker said it will continue to build and hold the affected vehicles for a number of weeks before shipping them to dealers once modules become available and quality checks can be completed. […]
EV/AV Report: March 15, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Quebec-based battery recycler Lithion joins forces with an OEM, Saskatoon inches closer to electrifying its city fleet and Canadian Tire unveils endeavours in the world of autonomous trucks. Hyundai battery boost Hyundai Canada and Quebec-based battery recycler Lithion Recycling have announced a service agreement to increase the OEM’s sustainable production […]
A Mandatory Move: Pre- and post-scans not optional, reminds BMW
Toronto, Ontario — BMW Collision Program Manager Jonathan Inzano is reminding collision repairers that pre- and post-scans are no longer an option with today’s modern vehicles. “Before and after any collision repair there must be a pre- and post-scan,” said Inzano, during a Thursday Guild 21 webinar. “This is likely common knowledge already, but imagine […]
Power in Numbers: Your Data Your Choice petition surpasses 10k signatures
Ottawa, Ontario — A Change.org petition created in support of the Your Data. Your Choice campaign demanding consumer access to vehicle data has garnered more than 10,000 signatures. The Canadian campaign advocating for consumer control of vehicle data–which is currently ruled by OEMs–was first announced in November 2020 by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada […]
Preferred Promotion: Nissan U.S. announces success in consumer push toward certified collision network
Orange County, California — Assured Performance network’s U.S. branch has announced a “successful” Nissan campaign pitching certified bodyshops to nearly four million Nissan and 500,000 Infiniti customers. Assured Performance said the campaign results in a “tenfold increase” in the number of hits on the OEM’s shop locator tool. The automaker’s consumer awareness campaign aims to […]
Can’t Miss IBIS: IBIS releases two-year events roadmap, 2022 plans for all in-person
Toronto, Ontario — Showing their resilience and ability to adapt on-the-fly, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced an ambitious two-year events roadmap, according to a press release from Tuesday. IBIS’s schedule for 2021 is set to feature six entirely digital events that are sure to be packed with presentations, panels, interviews and plenty […]
Clearing the Path: CCIF to host free webinars on ADAS procedure, OEM best practices
Toronto, Ontario — The ever-expanding field of ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) is like a dense forest of converging technologies and procedures and the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) is looking to introduce the industry to a pair of guides who may be able to help lead the way through this unexplored territory, in their upcoming […]
Good Karma: Toyota Cars For Good to give away three vehicles to accessibility organizations
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is giving the gift of mobility with the launch of Toyota Cars For Good, a national giveaway program to recognize local organizations that advocate for physical accessibility in communities. Toyota plans on giving away three brand-new 2021 model year vehicles including any modifications required for physical accessibility (each valued at […]
Adapting in Adversity: Toyota Canada President and CEO on automakers success during the pandemic
Toronto, Ontario — In a speech to key Canadian auto industry influencers, the presidents of Toyota Canada and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) described how Toyota’s culture of corporate agility and resilience positioned the automaker for success during a very challenging year. As the world grappled with several significant issues, Toyota focused on the future: […]
Freedom to Charge: Volvo to exclusively sell EVs online by 2030
Toronto, Ontario — According to an announcement from Volvo Cars on Tuesday, the Swedish automaker intends to make the ICE a thing frozen in time, as the company plans to convert entirely to online EV sales by 2030. In a move that the company is saying will “transform the current wholesale market”, Volvo plans to […]
