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Tribunal Try Outs: Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council seeking industry leaders for Discipline and Appeals Tribunals

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has announced that it is currently looking for experienced leaders to join the Discipline and Appeals Tribunals. The organization is specifically looking for industry members who are directors or officers of new or used car dealerships and registered salespeople from new or used car dealerships. […]

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Semester Start-Ups: NAIT launches newly designed structure for the 2024-2025 year; aims to mimic industry experience

Edmonton, Alberta — The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has announced that it has expanded its academic structure from four to seven schools dedicated to more closely mimicking industry experiences. Specifically, as indicated in a recent press release, this change is “one of (the school’s) most significant transformation in nearly a decade, marking a […]

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Easy at 1-2-3: Aviva sees 123 percent increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023

Toronto, Ontario — Aviva experienced a significant increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023 compared to the year prior, a recent report from the global insurer shows. The insurer, which operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, said fraudulent claims for motor vehicle damage rose 123 percent in 2023. Motor fraud accounted […]

Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

GOING THE DISTANCE A W123 Mercedes 240D has been operating as a cab on Grand Canary Island, Spain, since 1988 and has racked up 4.35 million miles (7,000,646 kilometres). The 17.6-foot-long vehicle has been operating three-to-eight-hour shifts since it first began its career. with a mileage of 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometres) per week, the 240D […]

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Rules for Use: Subaru says asTech OEM-compatible scans must be configured to Subaru standards

Toronto, Ontario — In an email sent to its Certified Collision Network (SCCN), as originally reported by Repairer Driven News, Subaru has reaffirmed that asTech OEM compatible scans will need to be configured to the automaker’s standards in order to be used. Specifically, Subaru told its SCCN that it requires the use of Subaru Select […]

Training

Demand Discussions: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to host webinar on understanding the demand for apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has announced that it will be hosting a member webinar on “Understanding the Demand for Apprentices in Red Seal and Non-Red Seal Trades in Canada.” The event will be specifically held on September 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. According to the webinar description […]

Gains on Grey: White remains most popular car colour, grey grows in popularity says Axalta 2023 Color Report

Toronto, Ontario — The top three most popular automotive colours are white, grey and black, according to Axalta’s 71st annual Global Automotive Color Popularity report. The coatings company revealed in its annual report that 31 percent of vehicles on today’s roads are white; 22 percent are grey and 18 percent are black, marking the first-ever […]

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla reportedly seeking lower tariffs for Chinese-built units; CAMI Assembly Plant workers authorized to strike

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Unifor authorizes workers at Ontario’s CAMI Assembly Plant to strike, should an agreement not be met in talks later this month. Meanwhile, Tesla reportedly seeks lower tariffs for its Chinese-built models following the government’s recent announcement. Strike watch Unifor members working at the General Motors CAMI Assembly […]

Launching Learning: CARSTAR Canada partners with MLSE Launchpad to host youth in a collision repair introductory training workshop

Toronto, Ontario — On August 20, 2024, CARSTAR Canada partnered with MLSE Foundation and its Launchpad program to host a collision repair introductory workshop for Ontario youth at the Launchpad site in Toronto, Ontario. The workshop specifically hosted 20 students aged 15 to 18 years old for an eight week program introducing them to various […]

Tech Trends: Insurers employ new technology as leading strategy for industry issues, says Reuters report

Toronto, Ontario — Insurers are adopting technology like generative artificial intelligence as a leading strategy against industry challenges, according to a new report from Reuters. The report, The Future of Insurance in Canada: Top Technology Trends in 2024″ indicates a majority of Canadian insurance representative respondents have already invested in “established technologies,” with 79 percent […]

Crash Watch: Long weekend and back-to-school season present potential for increased collisions, says OPP, ICBC

Toronto, Ontario — With both the Labour Day long weekend and back-to-school season rapidly approaching, data from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) warns of the potential for increased collisions. Citizens across the country have also raised concerns, and according to letters sent to Guy Pilon, Mayor of […]

Support Mission: SOY Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program offering pathways to apprenticeship in Ontario

Toronto, Ontario — Support Ontario Youth (SOY) has announced the introduction of the Skilled Trades Workforce Development Program, an initiative aiming to equip individuals with the skills and pathways needed for a successful journey into the skilled trades. The initiative is backed by support from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and […]

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