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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 […]

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 […]

The team at CSN-Reliable Auto Body. The facility has recently been designated as a Toyota Certified Collision Centre.

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 […]

The asTech2 from Collision Diagnostic Services.

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 […]

KPMG's latest survey of automotive execs indicate that connected car technology is a key concern.

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 […]

The Vehicle Security Professional program allows technicians to access security-relevant information normally restricted to dealerships.

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 […]

Gary Ledoux (left) and Chris Tobie of American Honda will be the special guests during the Guild 21 conference call on December 10.

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 […]

Eric DeHoff of Honda will serve as Day 1 Chair for the Lightweight Materials Modeling, Simulation & Crash Safety Congress.

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 […]

The F-150 was the world's introduction to mass-market aluminum vehicles, but others were expected to follow. So far they haven't, and this has placed aluminum producers in a bind.

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