A Colourful Canvas: Lamborghini spent 435 hours painting custom Revuelto
Miami Beach, Florida — Presented on December 6 at the Art Basel in Miami Beach, this custom Revuelto took Lamborghini 435 hours to hand paint. Sibling vehicle to the Huracan Sterrato Opera Unica which debuted in August and took the automaker 370 hours to complete—the equivalent of working 15 days straight—the Revuelto instead took the […]
Bittersweet: Goodbyes: Six models that won’t be back in 2024
Toronto, Ontario — All things come to an end, whether we like it or not. This is no different when it comes to some of the most beloved car models on the roads. But—let us remember—that when one door closes, another one opens. Automakers may have scrapped some models from their lineup as the calendar […]
Increasing Availability: Federal government announces zero-emissions sales requirements for automakers
Ottawa, Ontario — Automakers must ensure an increasing percentage of Canadian new vehicle sales are zero-emissions, according to a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard announced by the federal government. According to a Tuesday press release, automakers will be required to ensure 20 percent of all sales are zero-emissions by 2026, followed by 60 percent […]
Logistical Leaks: Kia Canada delaying vehicle deliveries as end-of-year financial strategy
Toronto, Ontario — In a video taken by a Kia employee of a meeting between a Kia Canada regional manager and Ontario dealer reps, the automaker announced plans to withhold year-end vehicle deliveries to dealerships. As described in the video, the reason for this delay—which will be affecting dealerships in Ontario and possibly dealerships across […]
Getting in Gear: GM files patent for automatic wheel alignment detection system
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has filed a patent for an automatic wheel detection system aiming to alert drivers when their vehicle’s wheels fall out of spec. According to the patent, originally filed on March 10, 2022 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the wheel detection system functions by using a system […]
Industry Insider: The Hidden Story of Theft Recovered Vehicles in Canada | IAA
Toronto, Ontario — Today we’re talking with Serge Babineau and Blair Earle from IAA about theft recovery: “The Hidden Story of Theft Recovered Vehicles”, and what you need to know. Industry Insider · Industry Insider: The Hidden Story of Theft Recovered Vehicles in Canada | IAA For more information on IAA in Canada please visit […]
New to the Nation: Certified Collision Group comes to Canada; Rebecca Fyfe named VP Sales
Toronto, Ontario — Certified Collision Group (CCG) has announced that it has brought its business model of supporting independent collision operators to Canada, with 15-year industry veteran Rebecca Fyfe to serve as vice president of sales for the region. “Our affiliates in Canada deserve only the best, Rebecca’s passion for the Canadian Collision space is […]
