Tuesday Ticker: Analysts expect good results from Rivian; GM to build batteries in Ont.
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly stock watch, Rivian gets a rise after analysts raise their targets; General Motors makes electrifying plans in Ontario; and Uber sets up two new streams for Canadian revenue. Rivian is on the rise Rivian’s been hot this summer—the EV company’s stock is up 60 percent through the month of […]
Can You Believe This?! Lite-Brite headlights, furry interiors and much more
Toronto, Ontario — It’s Friday, folks! Let’s kick the day off with a laugh. This week we’re featuring talking headlights, mirror-finished cars, big egos—er, big tires—and small cars, plus much more.
Solera Steps Up: Solera to offer custom blend labour calculations
Toronto, Ontario — Solera is enhancing Qapter Estimating by permitting collision centres and insurers to determine blend refinish labour calculations based on their specific mix of repairs and market conditions, the company announced in a bulletin to its partners. Solera is adding a blend refinish calculator at the partner profile level, enabling users to negotiate […]
Back in Business: B.C. port activities resume as tentative agreement is met
Vancouver, British Columba — Operations have resumed as normal at B.C. ports, following a tentative agreement between the port worker’s association and the workers’ union. The strike lasted 13 days–any longer and analysts were worried it would impede any progress made since COVID froze up international supply chains. Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association President Flavio Volpe […]
Albertan Auto Theft: Province’s most-stolen models generally older, large pickup trucks
Edmonton, Alberta — Équité Association recently revealed data on car theft in Canada showed that Alberta’s auto thieves generally prefer to steal large, older model pickup trucks. The top five most stolen vehicles in Alberta are: Ford F-350 Ram 1500 Ford F-150 Honda Civic Chevrolut Silverado 1500 Équité Director of Investigative Services for western Canada, […]
First Stop: Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour, sponsored by Fix Network, to stop in Toronto Aug. 23
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce its EV Repair Tour, presented by Fix Network. The first of several events to be held across Canada will take place in Milton, Ont. on August 23. The Toronto stop on Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, presented by Fix Network, offers a rousing and […]
Trips for Tropicana: Pre-apprenticeship autobody students visit Canadian Collision Repair Academy
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, Tropicana Community Services brought its class of 17 pre-apprenticeship auto body students to the Canadian Welding Bureau’s newly opened Canadian Collision Repair Academy, which the organization created in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Canada and several suppliers, distributors and industry supporters. Students started the day with a brief presentation before […]
Team Canada: James Bartel of Manitoba to represent autobody; Gabrielle Leclerc of Quebec to rep car painting at WorldSkills 2024
Ottawa, Ontario — Skills Canada has officially announced its Canadian Team for the 2024 WorldSkills competition: James Bartel of Kleefeld, Man., will represent Canada in the autobody repair competition, while Gabrielle Leclerc of Saint-Eustache, Que., will represent the nation in the car painting contest. Both Bartel and Leclerc will compete in the 47th WorldSkills Competition […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla set to report record deliveries; Uber insiders selling shares
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, we cover analysts’ predictions for Tesla’s Q2 delivery numbers and an Uber insider’s recent decision to sell their shares. Tesla tops last quarter Tesla is set to report a record number of vehicle deliveries for Q2, following a boom in EV-maker discounts and other incentives to boost electric […]
The Latest Data: J.D. Power to unveil 2023 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration Study this Thursday
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive research company J.D. Power will unveil the key findings of its 2023 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study this week during a live webinar session. Slated for Thurs., June 29 at 2 p.m. ET, this half-hour webinar will cover details on overall EV considerations by geography, demographics, vehicle experience and use, […]
