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Auto Alley: Magna International to open new $50 million plant in Chatham, Ont.
Chatham, Ontario — Not one to be left out of the recent Ontario manufacturing mayhem, Magna International has announced its plans to build a new auto parts plant in the southwestern city of Chatham. The global auto parts supplier expects the new $50 million facility to employ 150 people who will make battery enclosures for […]
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Business
New Des-ignation: Boyd Group names Des Browne v-p of sales and business development
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Boyd Group announced some movement of staff on Friday, announcing that Des Browne has been promoted to the role of v-p of sales and business development, Canadian operations. Browne got his start on the insurance side of the automotive industry with Canada Life Casualty in the mid-90s before moving on to […]
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General News
EV/AV Report: March 28, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In today’s EV/AV report, provincial governments respond to rising electric vehicle (EV) demand, Ford creates a new autonomous vehicle (AV) subdivision and experts explain why EV sales stagnate, despite rising demand and gas prices. Subsidies fall Want an EV? With these gas prices, so does everyone else–and the government has noticed. With […]
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Business
AutoHouse Technologies 2021 Canadian Benchmark Report: Cycle Time
Vancouver, British Columbia ⁠— AutoHouse Technologies has released its 2021 Canadian Benchmark Report for the collision repair industry, where the company details sales, gross profit trends, cycle times and touch times for the Canadian autobody sector last year. Last Friday, we took a look at AutoHouse’s data for sales and gross profit trends; today, we […]
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EV/AV Report: March 21, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In today’s EV/AV report, fully automated vehicles achieve legality in the United States, a partnership to integrate 5G technology into autonomous vehicles, KIA and Hyundai design electric vehicles (EVs) that go brrrrr, and David Suzuki gives his thoughts on SUVs. Textbook design On March 14, Rogers Communications announced a partnership with Sheridan […]
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Monopoly Monitor: U.K. antitrust regulator launches probe into OEM recycling practices
London, United Kingdom— European Union antitrust regulators raided several automotive companies and associations Tuesday on suspicion of breaching the bloc’s cartel rules, Reuters reports. Britain’s competition authority has also launched a probe. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Britain’s competition watchdog, said on Tuesday it will be working alongside the European Commission to probe into […]
Intelligent Integration: Volvo offering AI inspection tech to U.S. east coast dealers
Washington, D.C. — Volvo dealerships on the U.S.’s east coast are due for a major equipment upgrade as the Swedish automaker announced that artificial intelligence vehicle inspection tech will be provided to Volvo dealers in the region. The company says the goal behind this decision is to equip U.S. retailers with Israel-based UVeye’s AI vehicle […]
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Tuesday Ticker: March 15, 2022
Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly edition of Collision Repair’s Tuesday Ticker, EV automaker Rivian snags a top exec from Magna while Guelph, Ont.-based Linamar sees significant stock dips due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Plus, AutoCanada reports a personal best for fourth-quarter revenues. Rivian tags Magna exec Electric vehicle maker Rivian announced it has […]
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Union Upheaval: Jerry Dias retires as Unifor president amid health concerns
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian auto industry bid farewell to a long-time labour advocate on Wednesday, as Unifor National president Jerry Dias announced his retirement amid ongoing personal health concerns. Unifor’s National Executive Board was contacted by Dias on Friday, informing them of his immediate retirement. He had been on medical leave since Feb. 6. […]
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Industry Remix: New Romans Group report dives into changing industry landscape
Toronto, Ontario — Ever since the COVID–19 pandemic began people have been eagerly awaiting the “return to normal” that we were promised, but a new whitepaper from The Romans Group suggests that the auto industry that comes out of the other side of this won’t look quite the same as the one that came in. […]
The Big Buzz: Volkswagen ID. Buzz bus set to premiere today
Wolfsburg, Germany — The Volkswagen T1 bus is something of an iconic staple to many automotive enthusiasts and van-lifers alike. While the model ceased production in the late 1970s, Volkswagen might just have something up its sleeve to satiate the masses. On March 9 at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central European Time), Volkswagen will share […]
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Celebrating Cecile: NAIT Autobody Instructor Cecile Bukmeier wins Skills Alberta award
Edmonton, Alberta — As honours for the women in our lives poured out in recognition of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, join us in congratulating Bodyworx Professional columnist, Cecile Bukmeier, on winning the “Sturdy 30” award from Skills Alberta. Bukmeier is no stranger to blazing trails in the Canadian automotive industry, becoming the Northern Alberta […]
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