Mood Paint: Concept Volkswagen ID.7 at CES can change colours in 22 places, OEM says
Las Vegas, Nevada — Volkswagen may be calling its paint job “camouflage,” but there is no doubt that attendees to CES in Las Vegas can’t take their eyes off a colour-changing concept model of the electric ID.7 sedan on display at this year’s show. The German OEM calls the finish “smart camouflage,” claiming that this […]
On the Substrate and Narrow: Ford issues warnings on proper glass substrate preparation
Toronto, Ontario — As is surely no mystery to readers here, when a piece of technology advances, so too does its repair process advance in complexity, and to that end Ford has issued a reminder to repairers on how best to prepare windshield substrates such that proper ADAS functionality is maintained on the vehicle. Whether […]
Crisis Co-ordination: Ford highlights EV, hybrid emergency procedures in latest On Target newsletter
Toronto, Ontario — If you really think about it, the collision repair facility could be considered the final stage of the emergency response process, as after the debris has been cleared from the road and the injured parties are sent for medical treatment, technicians are left to treat a wrecked vehicle. To that end, Ford […]
Term of Office: Subaru Canada appoints Tomohiro Kubota as new CEO, president and chairman
Toronto, Ontario — Join Subaru Canada in welcoming Tomohiro Kubota into his new role as chairman, president and CEO of the Japanese OEM’s Canadian division, replacing Yasushi Enami following the end of his five-year term. Kubota is a known quantity in the world of Subaru, having held positions in the retail and dealership side of […]
Neighbourhood Heroes: Mazda Canada sets aside $600,000 to gift to local community leaders
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian Mazda dealers are being empowered to give a gift back to individuals in their area this holiday season, as the OEM’s Canadian division announced that it has earmarked $600,000 for dealers to award to “Local Community Legends.” Thus far, 183 individuals have had this honour bestowed upon them for reasons pertaining […]
Delivering Dreams: GM raises $313,000 in annual ‘Sharon’s Kids’ toy drive, fundraiser
Oshawa, Ontario — The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) yet again welcomed a convoy of Oshawa-built trucks, stuffed to the brim with gifts and toys, General Motors Oshawa’s “Sharon’s Kids” initiative carries on its more-than-50-year legacy. As part of the overall fundraising effort, GM held a contest among its dealers during which $253,000 from 106 […]
A Collision Division: Female crash test dummies taking up more OEM investment, report says
Toronto, Ontario — The rapid advancement of automotive safety technology over the past several decades has shed light on many aspects of vehicle design that have historically been overlooked, but much work still remains when it comes to developing crash test scenarios that properly account for the “average” female body. A recent study carried out […]
Repairers of the World: European aftermarket seeks update to competition regs. to address data access
London, United Kingdom — In a quick peek at the right to repair movement’s European front, organizations representing the EU’s repair and aftermarket industries are calling for certain competition regulations to be modernized in alignment with advancements made in automotive technology and data collection over the past ten years. The European Commission is due to […]
A Brighter Blaze: New paint shades for 2023 Chevrolet Blazer include ‘Radiant Red Tintcoat’
(Photo by GMAuthority) Toronto, Ontario — The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer has had three new paint shades bestowed upon it recently, including one red tint that is truly befitting of the popular midsize crossover’s name. Refinishers, and close observers of General Motors’ recent paint developments, may recognize some similarities between the three new Blazer shades—Radiant Red […]
Bye, See You Never: Chrysler 300, Hyundai Veloster, Ford EcoSport to cease production in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Repairers ought to start stocking up on parts as the Chrysler 300, Hyundai Veloster and Ford EcoSport are all scheduled to be discontinued at the end of this year. The Chrysler 300, along with its fellow Brampton, Ont.-produced Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger, will be sent off into the sunset in 2023. […]
