Truck Surge: Ford to nearly double F-150 Lightning production amid high demand
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repairers could start seeing a familiar face in its newest form as Ford recently announced it is planning to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightning pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich. The EV version of the F-150, a longstanding Canadian automotive staple, is expected to be […]
Please Defrost: Cargo ship arrives in Russia with load of ice-encased cars
Toronto, Ontario — It can be frustrating when you order a book online and it arrives to you worn and dog-eared; it can also be frustrating when your car arrives to port completely encased in ice. That was the scene in the eastern Russian port city of Vladivostok on Dec. 27 when the Sun Rio […]
Bolt Battle: Class action launched against GM for Bolt fires
Toronto, Ontario — Taking more than a year of tensions surrounding the Chevrolet Bolt to new heights, a class action lawsuit has been levelled against General Motors alleging that the EV is unsafe due to its known fire risks. David Kennedy v. General Motors Company et al., currently before California’s northern district court, refers to […]
Go for Glass: Driven Brands expands auto glass offering into U.S. with Auto Glass Now acquisition
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands announced the expansion of its auto glass offering into the United States Tuesday with its acquisition of Auto Glass Now (AGN). The company acquired AGN for approximately US$170 million on Dec. 30, 2021. The acquisition makes Driven Brands one of largest auto glass service providers in North America, said […]
Conference Watch: CCIF ‘exploring options’ for Toronto event
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) issued a statement Tuesday morning stating the organization was “currently exploring its options for the Toronto event scheduled for February 3 and 4, 2022.” “Although we are looking forward to meeting in person, the health and wellbeing of our attendees and community is our first priority,” […]
