Tropicana’s Teachings: Pre-apprenticeship auto body students experience collision repair at AkzoNobel headquarters
Toronto, Ontario — Tropicana Community Services brought its class of pre-apprenticeship students to AkzoNobel’s headquarters
EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a study from InfluenceMap
Turbocharged Tactics: Ferrari files patent for a vehicle with an upside-down hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine
Toronto, Ontario — Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports automotive manufacturer, recently applied for a patent
Blinged-Out Blues: NHTSA asks drivers to stop putting accessories on their steering wheels
Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is once again asking drivers
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Rénovauto joins CSN Collision network
Boucherville, Québec — CSN Rénovauto, a bodyshop serving the Boucherville, Que., community since 2018, has
Como Gets Credit: AkzoNobel’s Como site achieves highest automotive industry quality certification
Como, Italy — AkzoNobel’s powder coatings site in Como, Italy has received International Automotive Task
Start the Summer: CARSTAR Canada kicks off 30th anniversary celebrations; announces ‘Restore the Star’ program geared at driving franchise profitability
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada welcomed its industry partners to its Hamilton, Ont. headquarters on
Hybrid Hiccups: Ford recalls hybrid vehicles over unexpected shifts into neutral
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has revealed that it is recalling several hybrid models
Readying Resources: Skilled Trades Ontario launches Resource Hub to provide access to trades-based information and resources
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) has launched a new online information centre, the
Can You Believe This: Flying and flipping cars; dogs learn dismantling and more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! Enjoy the long weekend—but first settle in with your favourite
New Age: Boyd Group spent US$4.8 million on network technology upgrades in Q1 2024, increased scanning and calibration workforce by 60 percent
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services released its Q1 2024 financial results on Wednesday, revealing
Throwback Thursday: Tropicana students experience autobody
Toronto, Ontario — In honour of Tropicana Community Services’ Discovery Day at the AkzoNobel headquarters
Industry Answers: AAPEX webinar series set to begin this month
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo’s (AAPEX) free industry webinar series, AAPEX Education
Generation Relations: New study reveals that Gen Z believes most in dealer relevance and online vehicle buying processes
Toronto, Ontario — Urban Science and The Harris Poll recently released its 2024 Urban Science
Supporting Success: Simplicity Car Care hosts regional training session in Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care hosted a successful Regional Training event in Edmonton and
Expert Sessions: AkzoNobel hosts Collision Industry Experts Event; Speakers focus on profitability, human resources efforts, four-day workweek and more
Orange, California — AkzoNobel held its Collision Industry Experts Event (CIEE) last week, where North
Tuesday Ticker: Toyota, Subaru announced expansions in EV partnership; Rivian beats analyst revenue estimates
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota and Subaru make a pact in the name of battery-powered vehicles,
Bumper Watch: Honda releases updated statement on bumper cover repairs for AcuraWatch 360-enabled vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Honda recently released a position statement for bumper cover repairs on models
Best Wishes for Bickford: Fix Network announces Jay Bickford’s retirement from NOVUS Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Network has announced that after 28 years in the industry, Jay
CNN Speaks on Collision: News outlet shares article explaining collision repair cost, complexities
Washington, D.C., United States — CNN Business shared an article last week that appears to
Transparency: State of Kentucky introduces law to curb auto glass repair fraud
Kentucky, United States — The U.S. state of Kentucky has announced new laws addressing fraud