Foundation Automotive Colorado Partners with Willie B Foundation to Give Cars to Deserving Families
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Foundation Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Kia of Colorado had the pleasure of partnering with the Willie B Foundation Cars for Christmas initiative, which refurbishes and gives cars to people in need. Foundation Auto Colorado donated seven vehicles to Cars for Christmas in 2023. The Willie B Foundation made any necessary refurbishments, so the […]
Vehicle Dependability Slumps as Rate of Deterioration Increases, J.D. Power Finds
Lexus Ranks Highest among All Brands for Second Consecutive Year; Toyota Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vehicle owners are experiencing lower levels of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today. The high number of problems owners encounter indicates a […]
ComEd Announces New EV Rebates for Business and Public Sector Customers; Applications to Open February 15
ComEd launching $87 million in new rebates to incentivize expansion of electric vehicle charging, bring greater access to zero-emissions vehicles throughout region CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ChicagoAutoShow–As part of a larger investment to accelerate an equitable adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is launching two new business and public sector EV rebate programs. New programs […]
Perficient Unveils Expanded 2024 Roster of Formula SAE and Formula Student Teams in Innovative ‘Electrifying the Future of Automotive’ Program
SAINT LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The next generation of automotive leaders are accelerating the transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to more sustainable and energy-efficient options. Perficient’s Electrifying the Future of Automotive program is advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by empowering college students to design, build, and race the next generation of formula-style racing […]
GETTRX™ Named Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA in Multi-Year Partnership
TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NHRA officials announced that GETTRX™, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA as part of a multi-year agreement. GETTRX™ was founded by Steve Bryson nearly 30 years ago and has become an industry leader in the FinTech […]
Satvir Serving As CEO: Satvir Jatana named new president and CEO of MPI
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Board of Directors have selected Satvir Jatana as the corporation’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jatana currently serves as MPI’s vice president and chief customer officer, where she oversees product development, communications, government relations and efforts to expand the gathering and utilization of customer feedback […]
A Spontaneous Tailgate: GM recalling over 200,000 heavy duty trucks due to tailgate malfunction
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) has issued a recall for 222,490 vehicles in Canada and over 300,000 vehicles worldwide due to tailgates that can spontaneously unlatch and spill cargo. The vehicles specifically affected include the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra from the 2020 to 2023 model years. Some heavy duty models from 2024 are […]
Can You Believe This?! Marker-finished rides; dog-tonomous vehicles and more
Toronto, Ontario — Friday, again! Laugh it up as we head into the weekend. This week, we’re bringing you giggles à la freaky finishes; roadside assistance from “superheroes”; F1 drivers racing tow trailers and much, much more.
On Proud Display: AkzoNobel hosts Open House at Toronto-area offices; demonstrations of brand-new automated paint dosing machine
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine representatives recently had the opportunity to participate in an exciting Open House event at the AkzoNobel Ontario headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. The event showcased the latest innovations and developments in the collision repair industry. One of the highlights of the event was the demonstration of an Automated Dosing Machine, […]
