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Towing Trials: AMA warns driver about increased instances of towing scams in Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is currently warning drivers about an increase in towing scams from “unscrupulous towers” operating in the province. Referred to as the “Know Before the Tow,” the awareness campaign is thus attempting to help Alberta drivers understand their rights following a collision. Jeff Kasbrick, the vice president of […]

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Buckle Up: NHTSA finalizes seat belt reminder rule in attempt to increase seat belt use and improve occupant safety

Washington, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring seat belt use warnings for rear seats and enhanced warnings for driver and front passenger seats in an attempt at preventing passenger injury. As part of its ruling, the NHTSA estimates that this new rule […]

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Tuesday Ticker: Looking back at financial highlights from 2024

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights from 2024 to see the financial ups and downs that gave each season a unique financial forecast. Ramped up production; dwindled deliveries In January 2024, the year began with automaker Rivian announcing its production of 75 percent […]

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Webinar Rewind: SHOP OF THE FUTURE! A webinar with Zak Krieger, Sylvain Seguin

Toronto, Ontario — On July 31, Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada, and Zakari Krieger, VP of Prime CarCare, joined us for a discussion on what the “shop of the future” looks like, from service offerings, how to treat customers, keys to diversifying and more. Watch the recording now and relive the highlights.

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Driving Into 2025: Industry insights from Ryan Hurdman, collision centre manager, Bramgate Collision Centre

Brampton, Ontario — In this holiday series, Collision Repair magazine reached out to members of the industry to find out what the highlights were for 2024, and what shops can look forward to in the new year. In this first installment, we reached out to Ryan Hurdman, collision centre manager at Bramgate Collision Centre to […]

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A Bah-Humbug Hound: Impatient dog honks for owner from behind the wheel in British Columbia

Nelson, British Columbia — When you’re shopping this festive season, remember that even pets can become exasperated with the holiday haul. Notably, one such dog in Nelson, British Columbia reportedly began honking for their owner after deciding that day’s shopping spree had carried on for too long. According to online reports, citizens in the Nelson […]

A Godzilla-Sized Undertaking: Mazda dealer creates a $75,000 custom MX-5 that glows-in-the-dark; took 510 hours to create

Brussels, Belgium — Belgian dealer Mazda St-Michel and Gisele Racing has created a Mazda MX-5 that both glows in the dark and is reportedly a “love letter to Japan.” Notably, the vehicle’s design draws inspiration from Japanese pop culture and the country’s history to honour Mazda’s country of origin. As first noted by Carscoops, the […]

Ho-Ho-Ho Hazards: AAA reminds of safety tips for transporting Christmas trees

Washington, D.C. — With only a few days left to prepare for the holidays, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is reminding drivers of the potential dangers of transporting a Christmas tree. Specifically, Montrae Waiters, a spokesperson for AAA, first commented in 2022 that “nothing will make you say ‘bah humbug’ faster than losing the tree […]

EV/AV Report: Tesla Cybertruck owner racks up 50,000 miles; while Switzerland announces the regulation of autonomous driving

Toronto, Ontario—In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Cybertruck with a little over 50,000 miles registered is supposedly the highest-mileage version of the vehicle in the world. Meanwhile, the government of Switzerland has announced that it is regulating the use of autonomous driving within the country. Mastering mileage A YouTube video by TesLatino highlights […]

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla stocks climb even higher; while Nissan changes leadership in effort to combat struggling financial forecasts

Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker is all about the stocks. From Tesla seeing its rates climbing even higher in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential re-election, to Nissan changing its leadership in an effort to combat struggling financial forecasts, this week’s report highlights the ups and downs at the end of the year. […]

An Elite Certification: CARSTAR Hamilton Gage achieves Mercedes-Benz Elite certification

Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has announced that the first Canadian location, CARSTAR Hamilton Gage, owned by Adriano and Remo Mercanti, has officially earned Mercedes-Benz Elite certification. As noted by a recent press release, this achievement makes CARSTAR Hamilton Gage one of only 20 facilities in Canada with this certification. The press release further notes […]

Service Skimping: Drivers deferring routine repair services and maintenance, even as vehicle age continues to increase, says new report from The Wall Street Journal

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Toronto, Ontario — According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, while vehicles on North American roads have never been older, they are also being routinely repaired and serviced less. Notably, the study highlights how while the average age of light passenger vehicles in Canada and the United States are between 11 and […]

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