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OEM Certifications: Page 39
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 […]
CSN-Reliable Auto Body earns Toyota Certified designation
By Dylan O’Hagan Courtenay, British Columbia — March 21, 2016 — Becoming a Toyota certified collision repair facility has its benefits, but Ryan Pederson says they might be even greater for body shops in smaller communities. Pederson is the Manager of CSN-Reliable Auto Body in Courtenay, BC. The autobody facility recently became a Toyota Certified […]
Precision Marketing bringing asTech2 scanner to Canada
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 23, 2016 — You may have heard of the asTech2. It’s a scanner that provides coverage for nearly all makes and models of vehicles, 2008 and newer. It’s produced by Collision Diagnostic Services (CDS) and works by submitting the scanned information to the cloud. CDS then runs the […]
Report: Self-driving vehicles ‘top of mind’ for auto execs
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 12, 2016 — One in five automotive executives believe technology companies could take over the customer interface in the connected car, according to a report released by KPMG. The report, Global Automotive Executive Survey, also shows that self-driving cars are top of mind for many automotive executives. This […]
OEM involvement at record levels for NACE 2016
North Richland Hills, Texas — January 26, 2016 — Information direct from the vehicle manufacturer is an essential part of today’s repairs. The good news is that a large number of OEMs have committed to an involvement at NACE 2016. In addition to sponsorship and exhibit commitments, several of these companies will be offering specialty […]
Vehicle Security Professional program marks major milestone with over 1 million transactions
Hamilton, Ontario — January 4, 2015 — The past year marked a milestone for the Vehicle Security Professional program in North America. For the first time since the Canadian portion of the program started in 2012, over 1 million OEM security transactions were recorded by November in Canada and the US, on track to an […]
Ledoux and Tobie to examine latest updates from Honda during Guild 21 call
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — December 8, 2015 — OEM certifications for collision repair centres are becoming more common, and the upcoming Guild 21 conference call takes a look into the Honda ProFirst program. The special guests for the call will be Chris Tobie and Gary Ledoux from American Honda. In addition to providing […]
OEM multi-material design means the right material in the right spot
Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2015 — Mixed material vehicle construction is becoming more and more common, and the drive towards further lightweighting of cars and trucks means this trend is likely to continue. Multi-material construction can present challenges in repair. Technicians must understand the unique properties of each material used, of course, but they […]
Adoption of aluminum in auto industry slower than expected
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 16, 2015 — Once a quarter the world’s major publicly-traded corporations announce their earnings. Corporate executives appear before the press to offer explanations for exactly why their companies are making or losing money. One story that emerged this past earnings season involves the aluminum sector. This past earnings […]
John Hughes to discuss Fiat/Chrysler technology during Guild 21 conference call
Toronto, Ontario — November 9, 2015 — Staying up-to-date on vehicle information and technology is a critical concern for today’s professional repairer. Guild 21 has announced it will host a conference call featuring John Hughes of Fiat/Chrysler, outlining the recent advances in technology from that company. The call takes place Thursday, November 12 at 2 […]
Chief Automotive hosts aluminum welding demo in historic Indiana
By Jeff Sanford Madison, Indiana — October 1, 2015 — In the 19th century the Ohio river dividing Indiana and Kentucky was the interstate of its day. Steam boats tended the factories along the river. Towns like historic Madison, nestled in the Ohio River valley, were populated with factories tended by the boats that were […]
Scott Simmons outlines virtual steering at Pfaff Autoworks
By Jeff Sanford Vaughan, Ontario — September 30, 2015 — Scott Simmons of Collision Advice foresees a day when virtual steering is the norm. Anderson spoke at a recent event hosted by Pfaff Autoworks in Vaughan, Ontario. During his presentation, Simmons outlined coming trends in the industry. One of the important trends he highlighted was […]
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