EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada reports Q1 results, citing ‘challenging operating dynamics’; Magna reveals Q1 numbers
Surf Air Mobility and Purdue University Officially Begin Privately-Backed Commuter Air Service from West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF)
Tropicana’s Teachings: Pre-apprenticeship auto body students experience collision repair at AkzoNobel headquarters May 19, 2024
EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles May 17, 2024
Turbocharged Tactics: Ferrari files patent for a vehicle with an upside-down hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine May 17, 2024
Regarding Rates: Saskatchewan bodyshop material rates to remain $6.12 per hour; SGI commits to 6.5 percent paint shop materials increase in 2024 May 3, 2024
Props for ProgiSync: Consolidated Collision Services first collision network to adopt OEM Certification feature in ProgiSync for all certified locations April 29, 2024
Hear This: 3M recalls 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs over risk of cracking; 6,700 units sold in Canada April 25, 2024
Como Gets Credit: AkzoNobel’s Como site achieves highest automotive industry quality certification May 17, 2024
New Age: Boyd Group spent US$4.8 million on network technology upgrades in Q1 2024, increased scanning and calibration workforce by 60 percent
Stunting Stunt Driving: Drivers in Saskatchewan will now automatically lose license for a week and vehicle for a month for stunt driving May 3, 2024
Service Scramble: Service contracts to be considered as automobile insurance contracts in British Columbia, says BCFSA
Getting the Hook: Family featured on ‘Heavy Rescue 401’ host charity premiere screening ahead of final season January 23, 2023
Readying Resources: Skilled Trades Ontario launches Resource Hub to provide access to trades-based information and resources May 16, 2024
Alberta Strong: Provincial Skills competition sees diverse winners list, all-female podium May 10, 2024
EVs and Used Parts Reselling: David Giles discusses auto recycler EV profitability during OARA presentation March 28, 2024
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