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Let’s get Technical: CIECA hosting Technical CIECAST webinar today

Toronto, Ontario — CIECA is hosting a Technical CIECAST webinar discussing the ‘2020RI Standards Release’ today at 11 a.m. CST (12:00 p.m. EDT). The online event will feature Andy Bober, a software engineer at Entegral, who played a key role in the development of the release. Pulling from over 20 years of IT experience, Bober […]

The Unknown Source: Mitchell says it does not share customer information with CARFAX

Toronto, Ontario — Concerns are being raised over customer information from Mitchell International potentially making its way to CARFAX. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has begun testing to try and uncover how information related to a collision repair is reaching CARFAX. The issue arose after multiple customers became upset that the company had information on […]

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Showcasing Specialty-Equipment: Upcoming deadline for feature vehicle spaces at SEMA

Las Vegas, Nevada — The deadline to apply for a feature vehicle space at the 2020 SEMA Show is July 31, 2020. The feature vehicle display provides exhibitors the ability to highlight products and upgrades on cars and trucks positioned in other areas away from the company’s SEMA Show booth. The display is meant to be […]

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Tuesday Ticker: July 28, 2020

Toronto, Ontario — Canadian reports for June auto sales heat up the business landscape in this week’s Tuesday Ticker, while Tesla takes aim at an EV competitor through a California lawsuit. Maritime madness June 2020 auto sales for both Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador confirmed the provinces are leading the way in auto sales growth, […]

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Questioning Quality: The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study releases 2020 results

Toronto, Ontario — The J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study released today, takes an updated look at the problems owners are having with their new vehicles, including those related to new technologies. This year’s redesigned study measures components that fail and features that are difficult to use, hard to understand or don’t work the way […]

Riddled with Recalls: Ford issues three safety recalls in North America

Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America, including select 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats, 2021 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 7.3-litre engine and 2020 Ford Escape and Transit vehicles. In affected 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats, there […]

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Transformation Station: Mitsubishi Motors Canada revamps 2021 lineup

Mississauga, Ontario — By spring of 2021, Mitsubishi Motors Canada will transform its lineup, including one all-new, ground-up redesign. Mitsubishi says, this upgrade proves its “commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in Canada.” The RVR will be available in late 2020 as a 2021 and has undergone significant upgrades on the […]

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Virtual NORTHEAST Collision P.R.E.P. schedule announced

New Jersey, U.S. — The virtual NORTHEAST event will have the same hours as the originally planned in-person event scheduled for Aug 21-23 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Collision P.R.E.P. series will take place on Aug. 6, Aug. 27, Sept. 30 and Oct. 22, all courses will be held at 1 […]

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Aftermarket Support: AIA Canada releases guide of financial support and programs

Toronto, Ontario — AIA Canada’s most recent guide, National & Provincial Programs, Grants and Incentives: A Guide for Automotive Aftermarket Industry Learners, Workers & Employers contains information on regional and federal financial support and programs that are available in Canada. This document pertains to individuals considering trades training, individuals already in trades training, those that have […]

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‘Tomato, Tomato’: Guild 21 announces new webinar on the similarities between aviation and automotive repair quality

Toronto, Ontario — Guild 21’s upcoming webinar will explore the similarities between aviation repair and automotive repair quality standards, alongside special guest speaker, Jeff Al-Mufleh, an aviation and powerplant technician. The webinar, entitled Aviation vs. Automotive Repair Quality will take place on Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET). Throughout the webinar Al-Mufleh will […]

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New Game Plan: Automotive Recyclers Association updates Strategic Plan

Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has provided an update on its 2020 Strategic Plan—representing a direction that will guide current and future work. The plan was adopted by the ARA Board of Directors on July 16, 2020. “2020 has been a game changer,” said ARA President, Scott Robertson. “During these challenging times and […]

Calibration Stations: Frank Terlep predicts calibration-specific facilities

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Self-proclaimed industry disruptor and co-founder of Auto Techcelerators Frank Terlep says the collision industry could see a new type of facility emerge in the coming years. During a July 22 webinar with Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop, Terlep discussed why proper test drives and documentation are critical on advanced driver assistance system […]

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