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Auto Insurance

Off the Record: 73 percent of insured drivers prefer to pay out of pocket for repairs

Toronto, Ontario — Nearly two-thirds of American drivers would prefer to pay out of pocket and avoid using auto insurance in the event of an accident, according to a survey of 2,000 American consumers, conducted by LendingTree. Of those who did file a post-accident claim, 24 percent regret doing so. According to LendingTree’s survey, 39 […]

Can You Believe This

Can You Believe This?! Cars turned into boats; crazy crash tests and more

Toronto, Ontario — August is almost over, but the wacky car clips keep on rolling. In this Can You Believe This?! video, check out some truly unique car designs, cars turned into boats, crazy crash tests and more.

Collision Repair

Celebrating 30 Years: Speakers and sponsors announced for CIECA CONNEX 2024 annual conference

Sanford, North Carolina – The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its lineup of speakers at the 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024. The event is being held at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel in Detroit, Mich. from September 24 through 25. This year’s theme is “The Intersection of Data & Mobility” and will be […]

Collision Repair

An LOR Lowdown: Q2 2024 length of rental down slightly from Q2 2023, says Enterprise

Ottawa, Ontario — The Canada-wide length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in Q2 2024 was 15.5 days, marking a 1.3-day decline from the same quarter of 2023 but an increase compared to pre-pandemic  levels, according to Enterprise’s most recent LOR report. Alberta reported the highest LOR at 17.3 days, a 0.3-day increase. It was […]

Collision Repair

Restore the Star: CARSTAR staff, owners and industry partners discuss strategies for driving growth, maximizing profitability

Toronto, Ontario — In a powerful gathering in Toronto, an elite group of CARSTAR owners and managers from across the nation convened to chart the course for the future. This strategic summit, dubbed ‘Restore the Star’, brought together some of the brightest minds in the CARSTAR family and key industry partners, all focused on one […]

Auto Insurance

Hunger Pains: Intact says its ‘appetite’ in Alberta auto insurance market reducing

Edmonton, Alberta — Intact Financial Corp says its appetite for Alberta auto insurance business is “reducing” in light of the provincial auto insurance rate cap. During a Q2 2024 earnings call, Intact CEO and Director Charles Brindamour said Alberta’s “artificial cap that is below inflation” makes it “very hard for the industry.” “As a result, […]

Going For Gold: Car-O-Liner to act as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 trades competition

Lyon, France — Car-O-Liner will serve as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills 2024 competition, to be held from September 10 to 15, 2024 in Lyon, France. As a gold sponsor of the event, Car-O-Liner will specifically support the autobody repair skill competition, and several Car-O-Liner products will be used by the competitors during the […]

Towing Toils: New provincial tow regulations limiting training and service capacity, say Northern Ontario operators

Ottawa, Ontario — Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. Some tow operators in Northern Ontario originally reported to CBC News that they have been struggling to hire new drivers to assist with roadside […]

Growing Vast: Vast-Auto Distribution announces three new locations

Montreal, Quebec – Vast-Auto Distribution has announced the addition of three new Parts City Auto Parts company-owned stores in Mount Pearl, St. Johns and Bay Roberts, Nfld.  The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., and a leading auto parts supplier in the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry. Mauro Cifelli, president of Vast-Auto […]

Bosch Diagnostics launches ADS X 6.0 software update introducting new topology view, faster scan times, new features

Illinois, United States — Bosch says its ADS X series scan tool owners now have access to new software features, faster scan times, and expanded vehicle coverage through the new 6.0 software update. New software features include a Topology View and battery voltage indicator for improved diagnostic efficiency. “Our goal for each ADS X scan […]

Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada reports Q2 2024 financial results; Rivian pauses Amazon van production

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada announces its Q2 2024 results and says it’s performing a “strategic review” of its non-profitable and non-core operations, while Rivian stocks dip due to a production pause. About AutoCanada AutoCanada’s Q2 2024 total sales decreased 8.8 percent year-over-year, and the company is performing a “strategic review” […]

Asbury Automotive Denies Unfounded FTC Allegations, Vows a Vigorous Defense

DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) today rejected false and unfounded allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that three of its dealerships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area sold protection products to customers that the customers did not agree to buy and that the dealerships discriminated against minorities in the sale of these products. […]

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