AEB for All: NHTSA files proposal mandating AEB on all passenger cars, light trucks
Washington, D.C. — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) put forth a proposal to its federal government on Wednesday that calls for automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems to be made mandatory on all passenger cars and light trucks. The administration estimates that a ruling in its favour would save at least […]
Leading the Way: Québec tables Right to Repair bill
Québec City, Québec — A new bill tabled in Québec on Thursday aims to amend the Consumer Protection Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and promote the durability, repairability and maintenance for goods in the province. If passed, Québec would be the first Canadian province—and one of few regions in North America—protecting the consumer […]
Can You Believe This?! All the bells and whistles, cars for couch surfers and much, much more
Toronto, Ontario — Friday, Friday, Friday. How we love thee. And another Friday means another Can You Believe This?! clip to kick off your morning. Check out this weekly instalment of wacky car clips to start your weekend off right.
Ticket to the Trades: New category-based immigration process puts focus on trades labour gap
Toronto, Ontario — The federal government announced Wednesday that it is revamping the country’s immigration process in a way that aims to fill the most in-demand labour gaps in Canada’s skilled trades industry. According to the government’s announcement, this category-based selection process, offered through the Express Entry system, will allow Canada to invite individuals with […]
STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, CHOOSE FIX AUTO
Expanding as an independent auto bodyshop can come with challenges. Whether it’s growing brand recognition, training technicians or staying on the cutting edge of technology, getting to the next level can be difficult without ample support. By franchising with Fix Auto, shops circumvent a lot of the guesswork or trial and error associated with growth. […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
JIM SARNOVSKY | AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS WAREHOUSE Jim Sarnovsky announced he has started a new position as a national accounts/ strategic market specialist for Automotive Systems Warehouse (ASW). Upon his departure from SprayMax, Sarnovsky specifically gave a shout-out to his Canadian customers, saying that the region was the no.1 market globally for SprayMax in 2022. ZAKARI […]
THE OEM IMPACT
Automakers and insurers are no longer stange bedfellows By DARRYL SIMMONS With Toyota’s recent foray to provide insurance to the U.S. market, the stage seems to be quietly getting set for the ultimate behemoth of consolidation and full cradle-to-grave control by the OEM. This trend, which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]
