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OEM Certifications

BMW Group Canada to restrict certain structural parts as of Nov. 1

Ottawa, Ontario — BMW Canada will restrict certain aluminum, carbon fibre and steel parts as of Nov. 1, according to a memo received by Collision Repair magazine. The new restrictions align with BMW USA’s structural parts restrictions that were expanded to include steel on Oct. 1. “Due to the complexity of repair and the requirement […]

EV

An Electric Investment: Federal government invests $365,000 into Niagara College’s Motive Power program

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario – On Tuesday, October 15, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, announced a $365,854 investment from the federal government into Niagara College’s Motive Power program. This funding will be matched by the college through the 2023 Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy ‘Investments in Training Equipment’ program […]

Collision Repair

A RepairPal Partnership: CrashBay announces partnership with RepairPal; aims to simplify vehicle maintenance and collision repair info

Toronto, Ontario — CrashBay has announced that it has partnered with RepairPal to provide consumers with an integrated platform that aims to streamline vehicle repair and maintenance through increased access to information. As noted in a recent press release, this integrated platform will work to connect customers to trusted auto repair and collision centres across […]

Collision Repair

Revved Up: Atlantic auto theft up 13 percent in the first half of 2024; Nova Scotia hit hardest

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Newly released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that Atlantic Canada is becoming a “hot spot for auto theft,” with a 13 percent increase in auto theft claims in the first half of this year—the largest increase in Canada. In addition to the surge in auto theft claims, […]

Training

Trade Adventures: TVO Kids launches Trading Skills television series aimed at introducing Gen Alpha to careers in the skilled trades

Toronto, Ontario — A new TVO Kids, Trading Skills, which began airing on Tuesday, aims to introduce children to careers in the skilled trades industry. According to a recent news release describing the program, the series is aimed at Generation Alpha—those born since 2010. Featuring 26 episodes, the program introduces a cast of youth to […]

Collision Repair

Driving Digital Forward: AkzoNobel appoints Rochelle Schuette as digital transformation manager

Toronto, Ontario —  AkzoNobel has announced that Rochelle Schuette has been appointed as the Digital Transformation Manager for the company’s North America Vehicle Refinish business unit. As noted in a recent media release, Schuette joined AkzoNobel in 2019 and has since made significant contributions to AkzoNobel’s digital offering, particularly as it pertains to the customer’s […]

Simplicity Car Care Ranked Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail

Toronto, ON — October 13, 2024 — The Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, compiled by The Globe and Mail, honours businesses across the country that have demonstrated outstanding revenue growth over the past three years. Simplicity Car Care’s innovative approach to customer service, operational efficiency, and its commitment to empowering franchisees have fueled its impressive […]

Insurer Report Card 2024: Collision repairers grade Canada’s top insurers

Toronto, Ontario — It’s that magical season again—time to don your grading hats and provide feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! Collision Repair presents to you: the 2024 Insurer Report Card survey. Loading…

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla unveils its robotaxi; while Polestar announces plans to ‘actually sell cars’

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla unveils its fully autonomous robotaxi and leaves investors wanting more; while electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar plans to begin selling more vehicles via dealerships. Here comes the Cybercab Last Thursday, the launch of Tesla’s long-promised driverless taxi reportedly left investors with a desire for more details about […]

An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada

Ottawa, Ontario ⁠— Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more.  Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]

A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics

Winnipeg, Manitoba ⁠— Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills.  “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]

Turkey Troubles: Thanksgiving weekend sees increase in fatal collisions due to distracted driving; up 40 percent, says OPP

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers to fend off the potentially negative consequences of a turkey coma and stay aware while driving, as the Thanksgiving weekend routinely sees an increase in collisions due to distracted driving. According to original reports from CTV News, the OPP advise that “deaths linked to […]

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