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AIA Canada to launch new accreditation program

Ottawa, Ontario — May 16, 2016 — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has issued a statement saying it will launch a nation-wide collision facility accreditation program in the fall of 2016. Tony Canade, AIA Canada Chair and President of Assured Automotive, provided some background on the decision. “The industry is seeing a […]

BASF releases ‘Parallax’ colour trend report

Southfield, Michigan — May 15, 2016 — Every year, designers from BASF’s Coatings division try to predict the up-and-coming colours of automotive design. The overarching theme for this year’s collection of 65 colors is “Parallax,” referring to how objects appear to move when viewed from different angles. According to a statement from BASF, the two […]

Global BASF designers outline 65 colour predictions for vehicle models three to five years down the line based on societal and technological factors.

NACE Expo expands to meet demand

North Richland Hills, Texas — May 2, 2016 — NACE is already the largest collision repair event in the world but recent news indicates that it’s going to be even bigger than usual in 2016. According to show management, significant exhibit space has been added to the NACE | CARS 2016 Expo floor plan to […]

Acura Canada launches NSX certification program

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — April 29, 2016 — A new OEM certification is coming to Canada. In fact, it’s already here. Acura Canada has recently rolled out a certification program designed for its 2017 NSX. The NSX series has always been technologically advanced. Originally the vehicle was designed to meet or exceed the […]

Acura Canada has launched a new program for the 2017 NSX. Repairs to the vehicle have strict requirements.

CCIF panel discussions to focus on scans and structural repairers

By Mike Davey Ottawa, Ontario — April 27, 2016 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has revealed more of the speakers and panel discussions slated for the Montreal meeting. The event will take place at Hotel Omni Mont-Royal on May 27, 2016. Please see “Autonomous vehicles, scans on the slate for CCIF Montreal” for […]

Three of the presenters set for CCIF Montreal: France Daviault, Larry Jefferies and Martin Sampson.

Chief launches MultiMig 621 welder

Madison, Indiana — April 19, 2016 — Chief has expanded its line of inverter synergic pulse MIG/MAG welders to include its first three-phase, high-amperage model, the MultiMig 621. The MultiMig 621 can be used to weld and braze aluminum, galvanized sheet metal, stainless steel and high-strength steel. “The MultiMig 621 is a great choice for […]

The new Chief MultiMig 621 inverter synergic pulse MIG/MAG welder is a three-phase, high-amperage model designed for welding and brazing aluminum, galvanized sheet metal, stainless steel and high-strength steel.

CCIF releases OEM Spotlight videos

By Mike Davey Vaughan, Ontario — April 11, 2016 — The most recent meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) was like no other meeting before. The attendance was higher than any other CCIF meeting since the organization’s inception, with over 600 stakeholders crowded into the Universal Event Space in Vaughan. In addition to the […]

John Mancuso of Toyota Canada is featured in the first video. Other videos in the series showcase representatives from Honda, BMW, Audi, Ford and Porsche.

Axalta releases 2016 automotive trends colour forecast

Toronto, Ontario — April 10, 2016 — Axalta Coating Systems has released Destination Color 2016, a new portfolio of colour choices. Axalta’s colour trends presented in Destination Color 2016 are grouped into four colour destinations that reflect megatrends: Newtopia, Pop_up Zone, Inner State and Cyber Scene that reflect an array of colors for consumers with different […]

Axalta's Destination Color 2016 groups colours into four trend areas: Newtopia, Pop_up Zone, Inner State and Cyber Scene.

Fronius shows off welding capabilities at in-house demo

By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — April 4, 2016 — Repairs that measure up to the standards set by the OEM are vital to maintaining a vehicle’s safety after an accident. Training is important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The equipment used also plays a major role. Fronius Canada recently held a […]

Andrew Newman of Fronius Canada performs a weld during the equipment demonstration.

Automotive Megatrends: Structural adhesives cheaper, lighter, faster than other joining methods

By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — March 30, 2016 — Vehicles made with structural adhesives will be lighter, cheaper to produce and more fuel efficient, according to Selamawit Belli during a presentation at Automotive Megatrends in Detroit. Belli is the Structural Adhesives Field Marketing Manager for Dow Automotive. Belli noted that connecting parts using adhesives […]

Selamawit Belli of Dow Automotive presenting on Structural Adhesives at Automotive Megatrends. Photo courtesy of Repairer Driven News.

OEMs to make automatic emergency braking standard by 2022, Toyota jumps ahead of the pack

By Dylan O’Hagan Toronto, Ontario — March 22, 2016 — First it was seatbelts, then air bags and now automatic emergency braking (AEB) could be the latest safety feature to be mandated for all new vehicles in the future. At least 20 large automakers have vowed to make it standard by September 1, 2022. The […]

A large number of OEMs have vowed to make automatic emergency braking a standard feature by September 1, 2022.

I-CAR announces 2016 Board of Directors

Hoffman Estates, Illinois — March 21, 2016 — I-CAR has announced its 2016 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in Orlando, Florida. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from different industry segments including collision repair, insurance, the OEM, equipment and tool suppliers, education, and […]

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