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New Issue Alert: Collision Repair Magazine’s latest issue available online

Toronto, Ontario — The new digital issue of Collision Repair Magazine is here! Packed with the latest trends and insights to have you...

Collision Repair

New Digs: Toyota invests US$922 million to create ‘advanced paint facility’ at Kentucky, U.S. plant

Kentucky, United States — Toyota has announced a significant investment of $922 million to establish a new “advanced paint facility” at its existing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. This investment is intended to enhance the quality of Toyota’s vehicle finishes.

Auto Insurance

Height Hindrances: IIHS study finds vehicle height directly correlates to the severity of pedestrian injuries in a collision

Toronto, Ontario — The taller a vehicle, the more likely it is to inflict serious injury to pedestrians in a collision, says a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To collect the study’s data, IIHS researchers specifically analyzed pedestrian crashes to develop injury risk curves showing how speed affects crash outcomes. […]

Collision Repair

Losing Lockouts: Transport Canada and General Motors recalling 52,000 vehicles for issues with locking wheels

Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada and General Motors have announced that the automaker is recalling 52,000 vehicles from several model years due to rear wheels that could lock and suddenly cause a loss drive power and control. As highlighted in Transport Canada’s official recall statement, the issue is the result of a transmission control valve […]

EV

Longevity Learning: Electric vehicles may last up to 40 percent longer than expected, says new SLAC study

Toronto, Ontario — As noted in a recent study from scientists working in the SLAC-Standford Battery Center, electric vehicles subject to normal use may actually last a third longer than initially predicted. In a joint project between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the study aimed to demonstrate that owners […]

EV

EV/AV Report: DartSolar invents expanding solar roof for electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, DartSolar highlights an expanding solar roof technology intended to help charge electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project. Electric expansions DartSolar has announced that it has invented an expanding solar roof rack intended to allow electric vehicles to gain […]

In the Name of the Next Generation: CARSTAR Don Mor connects with next gen of repairers at Level Up Career Fair

London, Ontario — CARSTAR London Centre (Don Mor) announced its participation at the Level Up Career Fair where it worked to engage with the next generation of professionals in the collision repair industry. The Level Up event occurred at the Western Fair District in London, Ont. in November, and specifically showcased cutting-edge technology in order […]

A Festive Faux-pas: Drivers wrapping vehicles in holiday lights leads to driving infractions and damaged paint

Toronto, Ontario — A new festive trend fa-la-la-ing its way across North America and Europe is seeing drivers covering their vehicles in lights, resulting in tickets, paint damage as well as the expected dose of holiday cheer. Photos and videos showing the decorated vehicles are becoming more and more common on social media as the […]

Reliable Rides: Subaru has the most reliable vehicles, says Consumer Reports study

Toronto, Ontario — According to a new study from Consumer Reports, which calculated predicted reliability ratings for vehicle brands, Subaru has leads as the most reliable vehicle in North America. This year’s report specifically gathered data on more than 300,000 vehicles from the 2000 to 2024 model years, with a few 2025 models introduced early […]

Scan Suggestions: Rivian releases position statement on pre-and-post repair system scanning requirements

Toronto, Ontario—Rivian has released a position statement on pre- and post-repair system scanning requirements for its vehicles, highlighting the importance of critical electronic systems. The statement specifically indicates that critical electronic devices may be damaged in a collision. As a result, “to detect these errors and to make sure that vehicle systems are working as intended, […]

Can You Believe This?! Cars built brick-by-brick; Cybertrucks in snow and much more

Toronto, Ontario — This week, we bring you the long-awaited answer to the question: how do Cybertrucks perform in snow?! Plus, a parade of the futuristic EV in Toronto; brick-built cars and much more.

INDUSTRY NEWS

MOMENTS OF TRUTH A new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. titled “Moments of Truth: Customer Satisfaction and Retention in the Auto Insurance Claims and Repair Journey” reveals that customers see the collision process as a unified experience between repairers and insurers. The study specifically looked at responses from 2,400 policyholders involved in an accident […]

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