Bimmer Beware: BMW drivers display more psychopathic tendencies than other drivers, claims study
Toronto, Ontario — It might be in your best interest to stay on the good side of BMW drivers, as a recent survey from Scrap Car Comparison showed that drivers of that particular brand, as well as EV and vanity plate owners, display the most psychopathic tendencies. In an absolutely worthwhile and important survey, Scrap […]
Automated Integrity: Audi to use AI to verify weld quality in high-volume production
Toronto, Ontario — Audi is taking new steps to further streamline its production process, announcing that artificial intelligence will be used to guarantee weld quality for high-volume production at its Neckarsulm, Germany facility. According to Audi, about 5,300 spot welds are used to join the parts that comprise the body of an Audi A6. In […]
EV/AV Report: June 28, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Audi announces it will only launch all-electric models beginning in 2026 and Brampton becomes the first municipality in Ontario to use an electric-powered fire truck. Meanwhile, a new study shows many Canadians are concerned about autonomous vehicles. Combustion Engine Expiry Date Set Starting in 2026, Audi will […]
Melting Materials: New plastics recycling program announced by Audi
Milton, Florida – Audi has completed a pilot project to recycle mixed automotive plastic waste using a chemical auto recycling process. Together with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, Audi says it can take the many parts of a vehicle made of plastic into pyrolysis oil so that it can be used to make […]
My Way or the Highway: Vancouver woman fined for driving Audi on pedestrian walkway to get to ATM
Richmond, B.C. — A quick drive to the ATM has cost one Vancouver woman a lot more than she bargained for. In Richmond, B.C., a woman drove her white Audi onto a pedestrian-only walkway at the Brighouse Skytrain Station to get to the ATM. She drove past several “Do not enter” signs and later claimed […]
Audi’s Authorization: OEM selects DEKRA as partner for Audi Authorized Collision Repair program
Atlanta, Georgia — Audi of America announced yesterday it has selected DEKRA North America as its partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will work with the OEM’s authorized collision repair program with a focus on compliance, program management, and reporting. It will also audit new facilities in order to grow the […]
Can you believe this?! – December 13, 2018
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 13 — Collision Repair has prepared a list of the top four unbelievable stories of the week, from Audi’s new movie theater feature to an extrodinary van with a built-in sauna – and much, much more! Dude, where’s my car? Have you ever approached a car you thought […]
Audi puts new paint process into production
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 7, 2018 — Audi is promising drivers a more personalized vehicle courtesy of an innovative painting process called partial matting. Partial matting was developed by a team in the Technology Development division at Audi’s Ingolstadt site. In 2016, Audi put the first cars with partial matting onto the road […]
Volkswagen agree $290 million settlement following emissions cheating scandal
By Tom Davis Ajax, Ontario — January 15, 2018 — Volkswagen has agreed to a settlement worth up to $290.5 million in Canada after diesel vehicles under the Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche brands were caught up in an emissions cheating scandal. The agreement, which is still subject to court approval, will see the company make […]
Audi cracks down on OEM repair procedures
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 10, 2017 — The popular Guild 21 Teleconference call took place this past week. This month’s version of the event included an announcement by Audi that it is “cracking down” on shops that do not follow OEM procedures. The topic of OEM repair guidelines is a hot one […]
