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Regulatory Changes

Round Two: MP Brian Masse presents Right to Repair bill, three target goals

Ottawa, Ontario — A Canadian Right to Repair bill has been introduced by MP Brian Masse from Ontario’s Windsor West region. The bill would ensure proper OEM-approved tools and parts are available to authorized autobody repairers and the overall automotive aftermarket, as well as provide consumers with the freedom of choice in where they get […]

ADAS

Falling in Line: Subaru disables Starlink on all 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles

Boston, Massachusetts — In order to comply with the state’s new Right to Repair laws, Subaru has disabled Starlink in its 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles. The wireless diagnostic system will not be available for vehicle owners for subscription like it has been in the past and like it will continue to be for other states.  This […]

Collision Repair

United We Stand: CAR Coalition launches U.S. Right to Repair campaign

Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⁠— The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving customer choice has launched a multi-million dollar U.S. campaign in support of the right to repair movement and key legislative measures, including the Save Money on Auto Repair Transporation (SMART) […]

Trade Shows

Tough Talks: Steve Fletcher speaks on IBISConnect USA sustainability panel

London, United Kingdom ⁠— Some deep discussions need to be had across the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries if a path toward sustainability and sustainable repairs is to be achieved, according to a panel during the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) broadcast last week. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s IBISConnect USA event took place last […]

Collision Repair

Battle Plans: AIA Canada president lays out plans for 2021 election in live webinar

Toronto, Ontario — The battle for the Right to Repair is far from over, according to AIA Canada president J.F. Champagne who says that while the federal snap election has thrown a wrench into things, AIA is ready to take to the frontlines to keep this issue in focus for candidates. When Prime Minister Trudeau […]

Regulatory Changes

Know Your Rights: AIA Canada President J.F. Champagne to host webinar on Right to Repair

Toronto, Ontario — AIA Canada is hoping to put the Right to Repair movement in the front of every Canadian voter’s mind in this upcoming election as president J.F Champagne prepares to lead a presentation pitching its importance on Tuesday. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada launched a letter-writing campaign on Friday to encourage Canadian […]

Fight for Your Right: AIA Canada launches letter-writing campaign prioritizing Right to Repair

Toronto, Ontario — With the snap federal election quickly turning people’s focus to key election issues, AIA Canada is hoping to convince Canadian drivers that the Right to Repair movement should be among a voter’s top priorities come Sept. 20. The Automotive Industries Alliance of Canada (AIA) has been fighting for the last several years […]

Biden Buys In: U.S. President shows support for the ‘Right to Repair’ campaign.

Washington, D.C. — United States President Joe Biden has shown his support of the ‘Right to Repair’ campaign by signing an executive order late last week that would prohibit anti-competitive restrictions that prohibit consumers freedoms when it comes to their data and repairing their vehicle where they want to.  President of the Auto Care Association, […]

Tuesday Ticker: July 13, 2021

Toronto, Ontario — Apple’s co-founder declares support for the Right to Repair movement, Uber Canada shifts its operations from the Netherlands to Canadian soil and all eyes set sights on EV stocks in anticipation of a U.S. presidential infrastructure announcement⁠—all in this week’s Tuesday Ticker!  Wozniak’s words Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak voiced support for the […]

Deal Made Down Under: Australia passes Right to Repair bill

Canberra, Australia — A new law has passed in Australia making it illegal for car companies to withhold information from independent mechanics that would prevent them from fixing a vehicle. Similar to Canada’s My Car. My Data. My Choice. the campaign, the Right to Repair campaign that had been advocated by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket […]

WHAT’S RIGHT TO REPAIR ALL ABOUT?

Demystifying one of the industry’s most vexing issues—and its ramifications BY STEVE LEAL If you have been following the news and developments taking place across the world, chances are you would’ve come across the term Right to Repair more often in recent times than before. Over the past few years, a great deal of steam […]

Steve Leal on the Details: What’s ‘Right to Repair’ all about?

Steve Leal demystifies one of the most vexing industry issues and its ramifications for the aftermarket industry If you have been following the news and developments taking place across the world, chances are you would’ve come across the term “Right to Repair” more often in recent times than before. Over the past few years, a […]

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