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Aluminum Exclusivity: BMW bulletin restricts more than 100 structural aluminum parts to certified facilities
Toronto, Ontario — BMW’s North American division announced in a bulletin Thursday that it has restricted more than 100 aluminum structural parts for its vehicles “due to complexity of repair and the requirement of highly specialized tools, training, and repair procedures.” Going forward, parts on that list can only be ordered by facilities with technicians […]
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EV/AV Report: Borrowed cars, autonomous startups and charging critiques
Toronto, Ontario — A Vancouver man accidentally drives off in the wrong Tesla using nothing more than his app, Gatik’s expansion hints at a growing autonomous trucking fleet in Canada and J.D. Power warns of rising electricity prices hurting EV owners. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Inadvertent Felony A Vancouver man […]
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Second Row Safety: Midsize SUVs ‘fall short’ on protecting rear seat passengers, IIHS testing shows
Toronto, Ontario — Three months after a less than stellar performance in the IIHS’s moderate overlap front crash test, some automakers have made marginal improvements to the rear seat safety of their vehicles, while others continue to give the issue the back seat. Up from two to four “Good” ratings this time around, some automakers, […]
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Prime Parts: New Amazon parts store puts collision centre sales at risk
Toronto, Ontario — Convenient or concerning? That is what many in the U.S. aftermarket are asking themselves following the launch of Amazon’s new OEM auto parts portal, a new purchasing option that cuts costs and cuts out dealers. Bruce Halcro, owner of Capital Collision Center in Helena, Mont., spoke to Repairer Driven News about how […]
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Tesla Tints: Ultra Red paint now available on Tesla Model S, X for US$3,000
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla drivers looking for a little more middle ground in red paint options can get excited about the newly launched “Ultra Red” paint shade from the EV automaker, now available on Model S and X vehicles. According to Tesla brand observers, this new shade is expected to replace the Red Multi-coat option […]
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United Notions: AIA Canada and 19 international groups join global vehicle right to repair movement
Ottawa, Ontario — On Wednesday, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) released a statement pledging its commitment to the global right to repair movement. Nineteen other groups, including the American Auto Care Association, have followed suit, presenting a list of ten principles they believe should guide right to repair legislation around the world. […]
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Future Sight: ChatCPT may revolutionize insurtech industry, say CEOs
Toronto, Ontario — The introduction of automated chatbots capable of solving problems through simple prompts could be a “game-changer” for the insurance industry, according to Amrit Santhisrasenan, CEO of insurtech company Hyperexponential. Specifically, the debut of generative artificial intelligence (AI) program, ChatGPT, allows users to have the AI automate a variety of tasks: filling in […]
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EV Exclusivity: Most Canadian Ford dealers now certified to sell EVs, following tense negotiation period
Toronto, Ontario — It appears that most Canadian Ford dealers have finally gotten on board with the OEM’s Model e electric vehicle certification, following several months of negotiations surrounding this pricy piece of accreditation. Ford Canada says that 80 percent of its 440 Canadian dealers have now signed up for the certification, which has been […]
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Market Response: Tesla cuts Model X prices for second time this year
Toronto, Ontario — As of Sunday, prices have been slashed on Tesla’s Model X crossover vehicle by $7,000–the second time Tesla has reduced prices in Canada this year. According to Bloomberg, the all-wheel drive Model X now begins at $135,990 while the Model X Plaid begins at $149,990. Similar cuts were made in the United […]
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Tech For Repair: Progress in medium and heavy-duty collision repair continues, says HD Repair Forum
Texas, United States – The Heavy Duty (HD) Repair Forum is reporting higher-than-average early registration numbers, along with the entry of two new OEMs who are participating for the first time this year. A company press release highlights MCI representative Tim Barnes, who will discuss how to access repair information, find parts, and share opportunities […]
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Bold Claims: 3M wins award at 2022 SURCAR Shanghai Congress as customers strive for ‘lights-out’ paint shop
Minnesota, United States – 3M’s Finesse-it Robotic Paint Repair System has earned the “Award for Technique” at the 2022 SURCAR Shanghai Congress, an award by an international autobody finishing organization recognizing the OEM’s ability to use of artificial intelligence (AI) for autobody finishes. “We have completely digitized this critical operation, which allows for continuous real-time […]
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EV/AV Report: Court cases and creating chargers
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, Tesla’s CEO dodges questioning in a trial regarding a dead Apple Inc. software engineer, General Motors announces upcoming changes for its St. Catharines plant and the government of Manitoba pledges to build more EV chargers across the province. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Invoking […]
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