
Repair Refresher: Guild 21 to host EV repair webinar with OEConnect, Mercedes-Benz reps
Toronto, Ontario — The auto repair experts at Guild 21 are gearing up for a

Financial Missteps: Volvo fined US$130M by NHTSA for Safety Act violations
Washington, D.C., United States — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has fined Volvo’s

Wheels In Motion: In Motion Brands to design new CrashBay.com digital showroom
Toronto, Ontario — In Motion Brands and CrashBay.com have officially joined forces, according to an

No Man Like Amin: Fix Network names Amin Youssef regional v-p of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario-based Fix Network facilities take note, as the collision repair consolidator announced

Panel Perfection: BETAG celebrates first graduating group from Outer Panel Repair Specialist program at Sask Polytech
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — BETAG North America recently celebrated the first graduating class of its Outer

Masters of the Craft: Opus IVS to host ‘Master Class’ courses for complex ADAS servicing
Toronto, Ontario — Opus IVS is calling on auto body technicians who truly want to

A Hill to Die On: BMW drivers complain they can’t update on an incline
Toronto, Ontario — A BMW owner has discovered a new restriction imposed by the OEM:

Kindig Konnection: Dave Kindig appearance at Motorama expanded to two days, organizers say
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s Motorama Show is fast approaching and anticipation is hitting a

Savvy Savas: Jim Savas joins Spanesi as marketing consultant, will help roll out 2023 strategy
Toronto, Ontario — Spanesi Americas announced this week that marketing master Jim Savas of Savas

Common Goals: ELC Solutions v-p speaks on co-operation between repairers, tow truck operators at CCIF Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — Tough times can sometimes raise tensions among the various partners in the

Insurer Approval: Ontario Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan recieves IBC Endorsement
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario government’s Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan has received

Together in Toronto: Industry gathers for Canadian Collision Industry Forum
Toronto, Ontario — Representatives of the Canadian collision sector were in Toronto last Thursday and

Going Vintage: ICBC loses faxed medical forms three times, says B.C. man
Vancouver, British Columbia – A British Columbia man with an expiring Class 1 license claims

OE Clarity: ADAS compromised by aftermarket glass, GM position statement says
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has issued an updated position statement on its standards for

Welcome Aboard: Stuart Klein named senior director of collision at AIA Canada
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has appointed Stuart Klein

Instant Drive-thru: Pair drive Audi into Vaughan Mills mall and rob electronics store
Vaughan, Ontario — Some people like car shopping, but two people took it literally when

Tomorrow, not Today: Autonomous vehicle legislation in Canada structured for futureproofing, not current deployment, report says
Toronto, Ontario — Mondaq has released a new snapshot on the state of autonomous vehicle

EV/AV Report: Sensor startups and advertising investigations
Toronto, Ontario — The federal government announces an investment into interconnected autonomous vehicle (AV) network

Cleared of Charges: Battery ruled out as cause of May Tesla fire in North Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — North Vancouver residents, Tesla critics or fans of fire in general

Anti-pilfer Pouch: Brampton to hand out signal-blocking Faraday bags to curb auto theft rates
Brampton, Ontario — The city of Brampton is taking auto theft prevention into its own

Future Figures: SEMA publishes 2023 Future Trends report
Toronto, Ontario — Proving they don’t just put on a great show in Las Vegas,