Pre-SEMA Plans: SATA prepares for SEMA360
Toronto, Ontario — SATA has been on the cutting-edge of employing virtual showrooms and webinars, and the company says SEMA360 will be no exception. The paint equipment company has unveiled a special edition spray gun–the SATAjet X 5500 Bionic–for the show. “SEMA is traditionally where we debut a special edition gun, and this year it’s […]
Pre-SEMA360 Plans: Arslan Automotive to showcase welding and 3D measuring at SEMA360
Montreal, Quebec — This year, Arslan Automotive will bring its product suite online alongside the virtual SEMA360 event, to be held from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2020. Arslan will be showcasing the AccuVision-3D measuring system, as well as its line of welders, including the TECNA Smart Spot welder models 3664P7 and the new wi-fi […]
Extra Credit: Skills/Compétences Canada video series keeping students in the know
Ottawa, Ontario – While COVID-19 shutdowns may have largely brought schools across the country to a standstill, the folks at the Skills Canada Collision Repair Program have been busy putting together an online video series to keep repair students in the loop, even when they’re out of the classroom. Leanne Jefferies, director of the Skills […]
Bye-Bye Bumpers: Tesla admits Model 3 Bumpers may fall off in rain
Freemont, California — Tesla has admitted its Model 3s have a design flaw that causes the rear bumper to fall off after driving through heavy rain or water puddles. It was two years ago that Tesla stated they would look “into the matter.” Tesla admitted to a design defect in the Model 3s built before […]
Industry Insider: Collin Welsh, senior director of franchise development for CARSTAR Canada
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s episode of Industry Insider, we sat down with Collin Welsh, CARSTAR Canada’s senior director of franchise development to learn more about how CARSTAR is supporting its partners in 2020 and beyond. With more than 300 facilities across Canada and more than 650 throughout North America, CARSTAR boasts many tools […]
Dirty Talk: Mike Rowe to lead keynote Q&A session at SEMA360
Las Vegas, Nevada – “Dirty Jobs” host and creator Mike Rowe has been announced as a keynote speaker at this year’s SEMA360 event and will be joined by industry icon Tanner Foust, according to a press release from Oct. 23. The TV star and CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a skilled trades advocacy group, will […]
EV/AV Report: October 26, 2020
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, FCA strikes a deal to build EVs and components in Canada, General Motors unveils the long-awaited Hummer electric vehicle, BMW patents a joystick steering wheel for use on future autonomous models. Two down, one to go Unifor members working at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in Brampton, Windsor, […]
