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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
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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.
Transforming, Tomorrow, Together: The IBIS USA 2024 conference
Anaheim, California — IBIS USA’s 2024 recent conference in Anaheim, California, brought together members of the collision industry for insightful conversations, innovative solutions to industry challenges and vibrant networking opportunities. “Transforming, Tomorrow, Together,” began with a welcome reception in partnership with Axalta. Wednesday morning kicked off with an introductory presentation from IBIS CEO, Jason Moseley […]
Breaking Boundaries: BMW’s CCRC Conference of the Americas sets vision for the future; expands parts restrictions to Canada
By Darryl Simmons Palm Springs, California — BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) conference, titled “Breaking Boundaries” recently wrapped up in Palm Springs, highlighting the network’s ongoing advancements and the collective drive towards excellence in automotive repair. The event was marked by insightful contributions from industry experts, including a notable presentation by renowned industry expert […]
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