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Full Control: Samsung SDI takes over Indiana battery plant

GM is exiting its 49.99 percent stake in the joint venture as the companies maintain their battery technology partnership...

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Building on Success: A Canadian policy framework for ELVs

Automotive Recyclers Of Canada

Policies designed for densely populated European markets cannot simply be transferred to Canada without risking...

Collision Class: MPI donates $1.2M in gear to RRC Polytech

Manitoba Public Insurance has donated more than 200 pieces of collision repair equipment valued at $1.2 million to RRC Polytech, giving students...

Security Concerns: Nearly 47,000 vehicles stolen in Canada

Nearly 47,000 vehicles were stolen in Canada in 2025 even as national auto theft rates fell, according to Équité Association...

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Material Matters: OEM lightweighting reshaping collision repair

Vehicle weight has played a key role in the use of stronger steels, aluminum and more complex joining methods, according to Michael Worswick, professor..

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New Chapter: Waterdown Collision moves to new facility

Waterdown Collision

Founded by Domenic and Margaret DiFelice in 1974, Waterdown Collision has served the community for more than 50 years while supporting local...

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Tuesday Ticker: August 11, 2026

Impact Auto Auctions IAA

In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, auto insurers face changes in claims and underwriting performance, automotive auction volumes increase...

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Project NoCargo: RCMP stops $28M fraudulent vehicle exports

According to the RCMP’s statement released last week, the increase in vehicle finance fraud has contributed to an estimated $900 million in insurance losses...

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Repair Software: OEC strikes three-company deal

The technology provider behind Collisionlink has signed a deal to acquire three European fleet and repair software businesses...

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Stricter Positions: OEMs banning aftermarket components

This year, several of the world's leading automakers have tightened collision repair requirements, restricting non-OEM parts and...

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Hybrid Arrival: Chinese-EV quota passes 40% in Canada

Of the 24,500-unit maximum quota for Chinese EVs, 9,813 were imported in the first period, from March 1 to August 31, accounting for 40.1% of the available...

Alternative Parts: MSOs, insurers driving record usage

The use of aftermarket and recycled parts in North American collision repairs exceeded 40% during the second quarter of 2026...

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