Masters of the Craft: Opus IVS to host ‘Master Class’ courses for complex ADAS servicing
Toronto, Ontario — Opus IVS is calling on auto body technicians who truly want to take their skills to the next level, announcing on Tuesday the launch of a free “Master Class” training course that will cover the latest and most advanced procedures associated with ADAS calibration. The company’s press release says that the course […]
Flash Sale: Hyundai bursts into flames minutes after servicing
Photo submitted to the CBC by Patty Atwell Tennant Cambridge, Ontario — Few things are bad enough to be called a burning wreck. Unfortunately for one man in Cambridge, Ont., his 2015 Hyundai Sonata turned into one when his car burst into flames right as he pulled into the driveway. In an interview with the […]
Built to Last: J.D. Power releases 2023 ALG Residual Value Awards
Toronto, Ontario — J.D. Power has released its nominees for the 2023 ALG Residual Value Awards, recognizing OEMs for producing vehicles with the highest projected manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) after a three or four year time frame, for premium and mass market vehicles respectively. According to J.D. Power, these awards are a vital consideration […]
Expensive Expansions: Canada’s largest Tesla service centre planned for Hamilton mall
Hamilton, Ontario — Electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, is opening a 60,000 square foot service centre in Hamilton, Ont., that promises to provide customers services like “software updates, paintless bolt-on panel replacement and/or dent removal,” and more. According to a letter obtained by Drive Tesla Canada, this location is planned to open at the CF Lime […]
Bots and Builders: Tesla to automate fascia inspections in Fremont factory
California, United States — Tesla has expanded the use of automated assembly robots to its Fremont factory, following the City of Fremont granting Tesla a permit to install “power and structural anchorage to support two new robots required to automate fascia inspection.” According to a Drive Tesla Canada, this decision may have come from build […]
Reading Rainbows: Expect more colour variety in North America, says BASF 2022 coatings report
Münster, Germany — White and black remain king across the world, but the rainbow of automotive colour broadens, according to BASF’s 2022 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings. According to Wednesday’s report, achromatic colours continue their dominance, largely due to their prevalence on non-commercial vehicles produced in 2022–in other words, fleet vehicles. White remains the […]
Welding Wave: Welding apprenticeship program coming to Fanshawe College this September
London, Ontario — A class of future welders will finally be able to make use of Fanshawe College’s recently renovated welding lab, as the college announced Wednesday that it will launch a new welding apprenticeship program ahead of the coming fall semester. Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton was on […]
Forging Forward: CWB Welding Foundation launches Women of Steel program
Milton, Ontario — The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Welding Foundation has launched a new program, aiming to promote education, confidence, personal growth and experiential learning for women interested welding-related skilled trades. According to a CWB press release, this is a 64 week pre-employment program that started in June 2022 and will run until Aug. 2023 […]
Signed, Cecile-d, Delivered: Cecile Bukmeier named chair of NAIT autobody program
Toronto, Ontario — Albertan autobody extraordinaire Cecile Bukmeier says she plans to strengthen student-industry connections while promoting diversity in trades, as she heads into her three-year term as the new chair of NAIT’s autobody program. “I’ve worked at NAIT for six years now, starting out as an autobody instructor in 2016,” Bukmeier told Collision Repair […]
A WIN for All: Tickets on sale for WIN 2023 Educational Conference in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas — This year’s Women’s Industry Network (WIN) 2023 Educational Conference promises to deliver the best of both worlds, as attendees to the San Antonio, Texas event will experience it all alongside their virtual peers, as the show takes on a hybrid format. The lineup of speakers for the May 1 to 3 […]
