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Collision Repair

Repairers of the World: European aftermarket seeks update to competition regs. to address data access

London, United Kingdom — In a quick peek at the right to repair movement’s European front, organizations representing the EU’s repair and aftermarket industries are calling for certain competition regulations to be modernized in alignment with advancements made in automotive technology and data collection over the past ten years. The European Commission is due to […]

OEM Certifications

The Price of Performance: EQ series’ top speed behind $1,200 paywall, says Mercedes-Benz

Toronto, Ontario — As the Canadian auto industry takes a few measured steps forward in the fight for the right to repair, a major OEM is responding with a big leap backward, as reports indicate that the full capabilities of the electric motors on Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming EQ lineup will be locked behind a paywall. Bloomberg […]

Regulatory Changes

Locking it Down: New Jersey bill seeks to limit OEM ability to lock features under subscription

New Jersey, United States — A bill in front of New Jersey’s state assembly is weighing  propositions prohibiting OEMs from locking certain vehicle features under subscription packages, with sponsors calling out “business practices that primarily serve to increase corporate profits.” Assemblymen Paul D. Moriarty (District 4) and Joe Danielsen (District 17) are looking to make […]

ADAS

People and Policy: AIA Canada meeting MPs in Ottawa for right to repair talks

Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) was in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, alongside a team of 20 association members from across Canada, to bring the struggle for the right to repair to the steps of parliament. The association’s message to MPs and policymakers was clear: “Give Canadian consumers a choice […]

Collision Repair

CARSTAR Does Calibration: CARSTAR, Uniban host ADAS information event

Hamilton, Ontario — Last Week, Collision Repair magazine visited Driven Brands’ Canadian headquarters in Hamilton, Ont. for an ADAS and calibration training event, where Bill Davidge, CARSTAR’s director of innovation and technology, and Willy Williams, Uniban’s technical trainer, delivered an in-depth presentation and demonstration. Attendees included collision repair facility owners, staff, and insurers representing various […]

Collision Repair

Fix Chats: Interviews with Fix Network’s conference speakers

Quebec City, Quebec — From Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Fix Network hosted its industry partners for the company’s annual conference. Attendees were treated to a lineup of on-trend presentations from Fix Network’s own executives and special visitors–and Collision Repair was lucky enough to catch up with the speakers following their presentations. Scroll through the […]

EV/AV Report: Waterproofing the Cybertruck; Loblaws deploys autonomous delivery trucks

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Elon Musk teases some Cybertruck features; Loblaws deploys autonomous grocery trucks in Toronto and Nissan announces pricing for its upcoming EV.  Waterproof…enough? Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the Cybertruck is going to be “waterproof enough” to cross rivers and act as a marine […]

Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada enters used-vehicle auction market

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada enters the used-vehicle auction market with an acquisition; Magna makes electric-centric moves in India and Rivian sets a date for its Q3 results call. AutoCanada and auctions Last week, AutoCanada entered the used-vehicle auction market by acquiring North Toronto Auction (NTA), a fee-based used-vehicle auction business […]

Can You Believe This?! October 7, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — Happy long weekend Friday, folks! Why not celebrate with a zany clip? This week, witness warrior vehicles on the road–including an RV-limousine crossover and triple-decker transporters. Plus, see Disney’s foray into car parts; witness the world’s tiniest delivery and much, much more!

Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver starts today

Vancouver, British Columbia — Today is the first day of the two-day long CCIF Vancouver forum at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, and registration is still open at the time of publication. Packed with presentations from Axalta, Simplicity Car Care, Enterprise Holdings, as well as a talk from frequent Collision Repair contributor, Stefano Liessi, CCIF […]

Bigger Than the Last: SEMA Show 2022 to feature 30 percent more exhibitors than 2021

Las Vegas, Nevada — This year’s SEMA Show will feature 30 percent more exhibitors than last year’s event, according to show organizers. An email blast from Monday says that exhibit space for SEMA 2022 is 30 percent larger, compared to the 2021 exhibition. “That’s more than three football fields in growth,” wrote organizers. Exhibitor participation […]

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla vehicle production up 42 percent; Uber aims for B.C. operational licenses

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— This week, Tesla reports its production and delivery numbers for Q3 2022; Uber takes another try at obtaining operating licenses in two B.C. regions, and Magna International marks a 52-week low.  Tip Top Tesla  According to the OEM’s preliminary report for its production and delivery numbers, Tesla produced 42 percent more cars […]

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