Crash Test City: West Humber-Clairville tops Toronto’s most crash-prone neighbourhoods
Toronto, Ontario – To the surprise of no one who’s visited Toronto’s downtown, accidents are bound to happen when drivers congregate. Whether for work, a hockey match or the weekend rush, some of us will inevitably collide thanks to a hot-headed driver or some other mishap. While 2020 data is an outlier due to the […]
Frugal Finances: NDP calls out high Saskatchewan auto insurance rates
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – A New Democratic Party (NDP) critic has called out Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) for failing to reduce insurance rates, despite a healthy financial year. After “a record-setting catastrophic storm and issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic,” a recent press release said that SGI remains financially stable. This comes after the provincial legislature reviewed […]
Knocking At the Door: Canadian collision industry weighs in on drivers of labour shortage
Toronto, Ontario — Canada is facing a skilled worker shortage. Even in the sparkle and shine that is the collision repair industry, little help can be found. This Spring, Collision Repair magazine shared asking readers to respond to questions related to apprentice onboarding within the industry. Collision centre owners and managers were urged to complete […]
EV/AV Report: June 27, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, General Motors makes the first delivery of electric vans for Fedex’s new fleet, Tesla hikes prices for some of its most popular EVs and a Canadian OEM announces a battery EV designed for the Canadian winter. Vans on Volts On June 21, FedEx announced that the company received […]
Big Bucks: Tesla Model 3 receives $34.5M in rebates following disqualification from federal iZEV program
Ottawa, Ontario – Over the past six months, the Tesla Model 3 stands as the most incentivized ZEV (zero-emission vehicle) – the same timeframe that the vehicle lost its rebate eligibility in Canada’s zero-emission incentive program. According to Automotive News Canada, this discrepancy comes from the orders being placed before the price change, leaving Tesla […]
That’s No Robin Hood: B.C. family vehicle shot with arrow
Chilliwack, British Columbia – It’s hunting season, and nothing is scarier than an armed man without safety training. On Sunday, a Chilliwack family was driving along Peardonville Road in Abbotsford when the driver heard something punch into his vehicle. Pulling over to the side, the father discovered a hole in his car which Abbotsford Police […]
Rocky Roads: MPI sees 1,200 percent increase in April pothole claims
Winnipeg, Manitoba —Bigger is better–except when it comes to insurance claims. According to Manitoba Public Insurance, there were 871 pothole claims this April. This is a 1,200 percent increase, compared to the monthly average of 64. This beats the previous 479 percent increase in March 2022, compared to 2021. The city has received 3,323 pothole […]
A Date with Dad: Boyd Autobody & Glass Father’s Day Charity Car Show raises $61,000 for Child Advocacy Centre
Kelowna, British Columbia – The Boyd Autobody & Glass Father’s Day Charity Car Show took place last weekend, bringing car enthusiasts together for some rainy-day family festivities. The event returned after a two-year hiatus with a goal to raise funds for charities in the Okanagan region. Attendees powered through the rain with umbrellas out, strolling […]
Repairer Insights: Canada’s top 6 vehicle sales for 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive industry has changed, and so will the vehicle showing up at your shop. Here are some of the best-selling cars this year, according to Timothy Cain at Driving.ca. Hyundai Elantra: Previously Canada’s second best-selling car in 2016, the Elantra has clawed back its second-place spot. 5,869 purchases, an increase by 26 […]
Scorching Summers: How to prevent thermal damage to your car
Toronto, Ontario — Summer is here, and the warmest has yet to come. With the 2021 heatwave fresh on our minds and the hottest months yet to come, here are the most common effects of automobile heat damage, courtesy of the American Automobile Association and Insuramatch. Exterior Surfaces Intense sunlight can fade and crack your […]
