OEM Certifications

Technical Triumph: Auto testing facility opening in Michigan

Windsor, Ontario -- Members of Canada's collision sector are being invited to the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art automotive testing facility...

Certification Success: Simplicity Car Care Windsor achieves OEM certification

SIMPLICITY CAR CARE

Toronto, ON – Simplicity Car Care is proud to announce that Recent Collision Repair magazine cover Simplicity Car Care Windsor has obtained...

OEM NEWS

BMW Brings It: BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres celebrate annual conference

The BMW Certified Collision Repair Center (CCRC) network recently came together for the Annual CCRC Conference of the Americas, themed "Commit, Lead, Succeed."

Volvo Victories: CARSTAR Hamilton Gage becomes one of 12 shops in Ontario to be Volvo certified

CARSTAR CANADA

Authentic Access: Autel certified by AutoAuth to access Mercedes-Benz

Toronto, Ontario — Autel announced that its tablets have been certified by the Auto Authentication Authority (AutoAuth) to access Mercedes-Benz vehicles’ Security Gateway (SGW). Autel claims that, as a result, tablet users can now access more vehicle brands’ secure gateways than any aftermarket tool using the authentication service. Further, Autel negotiated with Volkswagen/Audi Group to […]

Romans’ Report: A 2023 Profile of the Evolving U.S. and Canadian Collision Repair Marketplace

The collision repair space continues to deliver its long-term proposition of proven economicsand growth supported by insurance industry driven demand dynamics that create cash flowstability and profitability for many of the best operators.

New Digs: Toyota invests US$922 million to create ‘advanced paint facility’ at Kentucky, U.S. plant

Kentucky, United States — Toyota has announced a significant investment of $922 million to establish a new “advanced paint facility” at its existing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This investment is intended to enhance the quality of Toyota’s vehicle finishes.

BMW Group Canada to restrict certain structural parts as of Nov. 1

Ottawa, Ontario — BMW Canada will restrict certain aluminum, carbon fibre and steel parts as of Nov. 1, according to a memo received by Collision Repair magazine. The new restrictions align with BMW USA’s structural parts restrictions that were expanded to include steel on Oct. 1. “Due to the complexity of repair and the requirement […]

Holo-Guard: Ford publishes patent for interior, exterior holographic technology

Toronto, Ontario — Ford has once again published an interesting patent⁠—the automaker’s latest technology proposes in-vehicle hologram technology that could display images on the outside of a car.  While the automaker does not outline an exact purpose for the technology, it does suggest users could emit images of police officers or vicious-looking guard dogs to […]

Tuesday Ticker: Canadian officials reportedly close to deal with Honda; Rivian stock continues its drop

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Canadian officials get one step closer to a reported deal with Honda, while a market analyst roots for Rivian despite the company’s stock reaching all-time lows. Handshake with Honda Canadian federal officials are close to forming a deal that could see Honda build EVs in Ontario, according […]

Tuesday Ticker: Rivian to pause more production; Magna makes plans for ‘B2B sales platform’

This weekly economics report covers Rivian's recent production delays and Magna's latest business venture.

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