Kobe Steel blames management for faked data scandal
By Tom Davis Tokyo, Japan — November 13, 2017 — Kobe Steel has blamed a focus on profits and a rigid organizational structure as the reason behind its quality control scandal. A 27-page document released by the company – the result of an internal investigation – said inadequate quality control processes, as well as a […]
CARSTAR Edmonton South receives Toyota OEM certification
By CRM Staff Edmonton, Alberta — October 25, 2017 — CARSTAR Edmonton South has announced it has received OEM certification from Toyota. The certification means that CARSTAR Edmonton South now meets or exceeds the manufacturer standards when repairing Toyota vehicles. In order to become Toyota certified, the shop’s facilities had to meet numerous requirements including […]
Kobe Steel: Aluminum plates ‘meet standards,’ claims Toyota
By Tom Davis Toyota City, Japan — October 24, 2017 — Toyota has confirmed in a statement that aluminum plates supplied by Kobe Steel with falsified quality data have satisfied safety and durability standards. Toyota Motor Corporation, which is one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, released an update regarding its investigation into the impact […]
Color Compass University hosts presentations by Wedge Clamp and Toyota in advance of CCIF Edmonton
By Erin McLaughlin Edmonton, Alberta — September 28, 2017 — Industry stakeholders in town early for the next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) had a chance to catch special presentations hosted at Color Company University, the supplier’s training centre in Edmonton. First, John Martinolich and Rodica Matei of Wedge Clamp showcased various […]
St. Claude Autobody scores a Manitoba first with Toyota certification
St. Claude, Manitoba — July 5, 2017 — Toyota Canada has recently recognized St. Claude Autobody as an official Toyota Certified Collision Centre. The facility the first independent autobody shop in Manitoba to meet the new requirements of the Toyota certification. As of time of publication, St. Claude Autobody is one of only six shops […]
Insurance professionals get an inside view at Toyota event
By Mike Davey Cambridge, Ontario — June 22, 2017 — Scanning, calibration and strict adherence to OEM procedures are of extreme importance to modern collision repair processes, but the message is still making its way from the OEMs to the insurance industry. An event hosted by Toyota Canada at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) in Cambridge, […]
Day With Toyota 2017
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Tuesday Ticker: 52-week highs for Axalta and 3M; Toyota on the hunt for new tech
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 19, 2017 — This week’s Tuesday Ticker looks at what’s driving 52-week highs for Axalta’s and 3M’s shares, why Toyota is willing to pursue mergers and acquisitions in search of new automotive technologies and much, much more! Sherwin-Williams (SHW) – Analysts are weighing in on Sherwin-Williams now that […]
Guild 21: Agustin Diaz of Toyota on driver assistance tech
By Jeff Sanford Newport Beach, California — June 12, 2017 — The latest Guild 21 conference call suffered some technical glitches, but still managed to provided much-needed direction around an issue more important than ever—the proper recalibration of the new driver assist functions that are rapidly becoming standard issue on the most basic vehicles. The special […]
Next Guild 21 call to focus on Toyota training
Newport Beach, California — June 5, 2017 — The next Guild 21 Conference Call will focus on Toyota repair training and resources with special guest Agustin Diaz, Collision Training Administrator for Toyota Motor Sales USA. The call takes place Thursday June 8 at 2 p.m. EST. Guild 21 Conference Calls are open to all members […]
