EV/AV Report: April 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford posts impressive EV sales from the past year, Purolator deployed five new emissions-free delivery vehicles in Vancouver and a Toronto-based graphite mining company announced a deal to better position themselves in the battery development sector. Mach-Speed Market Moves The Ford Motor Company is […]
Big Money; Possible Whammies: Stellantis plans to triple EV sales in 2021
Milan, Italy — Stellantis, formed from a merger between FCA and Groupe PSA, is betting big on themselves this year, announcing a plan to triple its global sales of electric vehicles this year, the head of holding company Exor, the carmaker’s main shareholder, said on Thursday. The world’s fourth largest carmaker targets global sales of […]
Back to Reality: CIC April meeting to be in-person/virtual hybrid
Pheonix, Arizona — The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) will be hosting its first in-person meeting in more than a year this April 20 and 21, though attendees do have the option of registering for the sessions virtually. The CIC said the April meeting would discuss supplemental restraint system inspections, calibrations and electric vehicles. “The agenda […]
Subaru Setting Pace: Automaker reports best March on record nationwide
Markham, Ontario — Subaru Canada has announced its best-ever March sales result with 5,386 vehicles sold nationwide. The Crosstrek and Outback led the way, and with strong performances throughout the entire Subaru lineup, said the OEM. Subaru’s March sales performance marks a 94.3 percent increase compared to the same month last year and represents Subaru […]
The Course is Calling: CREF opens registration for annual summer golf fundraiser
Cleveland, Ohio — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that registration for their annual summer golf fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is now open. Scheduled for July 13, the fundraiser will take place in the Greater Cleveland area in conjunction with the currently scheduled national industry meetings. The event will be held at […]
Take Note: FCA releases Steering System Position Statement on steering column repair
Toronto, Ontario — When safe, signal and pull over into the right shoulder—I-CAR has the latest on a new update from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) concerning steering system inspections and proper replacement procedure after a collision. The FCA Steering System Position Statement states: “If the vehicle is involved in a collision where the airbag has […]
The McManus for the Job: Uni-Select to appoint Brian McManus as Executive Chair
Boucherville, Québec — Leaders in the world of automotive refinishing industry, Uni-Select, is excited to announce that Brian McManus is to be appointed Executive Chair of the company’s board of directors later this spring, according to a press release from Thursday. McManus is set to officially take on the position following an election among the […]
Behind the Mask: U.S.-based Collision Advice survey reveals half of shops paid to mask engine compartments
Washington, D.C. — Fifty-one percent of shops surveyed during the annual Collision Advice and CRASH Network ‘Who Pays for What?’ survey said they were either paid “always” or “most of the time” by eight of the United States’ largest insurers for the labour required to mask a vehicle engine compartment in the event of part […]
Tee Time: Boyd Autobody and Glass extends partnership with Vancouver Golf Tour
Vancouver, British Columbia — Boyd Autobody and Glass has signed on as a Title Partner with the Vancouver Golf Tour (VGT) for 2021 and 2022 Through this partnership, Boyd Autobody & Glass will own Title Sponsor rights to the Sept.24th VGT TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP at Meadow Gardens and be recognized on course and at multiple VGT events as […]
They’ve Got Jokes: Industry celebrates April Fool’s day with pranks
Toronto, Ontario — The industry brought its playful side out for April Fool’s day yesterday. In a year where things have been glummer than anticipated, this year’s April Fools pranks brought some much-needed smiles as we head into the long weekend. Collision Repair has compiled some of the top jokes from your favourite automotive companies. […]
