Rusted Out: Mike Hall of Rust Valley Restorers to auction off 550 car collection on Oct. 2
Tappen, British Columbia — The valley around Tappen, B.C. is about to get a little less rusty now that Mike Hall announced that he will be auctioning off most of his 550-strong car collection next month, according to a report from Global News. As one half of the History Channel’s “Rust Valley Restorers”, Hall has […]
EV/AV Report: July 12, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, New Brunswick launches a provincial rebate program for electric vehicle buyers. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the country, a new study finds British Colombian’s are hungrier than ever for EVs. The yearning for a greener future isn’t unique to Canada alone, however, as Stellantis announces its […]
Summer Safety: ICBC and police join forces for CounterAttack safe driving campaign, now underway
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has joined forces with provincial police to launch CounterAttack, a road safety campaign. Beginning on July 1st, road checks will be stationed across the province, just in time for public health orders easing, summer gatherings, and casinos and nightclubs opening. While some progress has […]
AutoHouse Technologies 2020 Canadian Benchmark Report: Touch Times
Vancouver, British Columbia — AutoHouse Technologies has released its 2020 Canadian Benchmark Report for the collision repair industry, where the company details sales, gross profit trends, cycle times and touch times for the Canadian autobody sector last year. Last week, Collision Repair magazine covered sales, gross profit trends and cycle time. Today, we cover AutoHouse’s […]
So Long Speeding: ICBC and B.C. police launch campaign aimed to reduce speeding
Vancouver, British Columbia — ICBC and police across the province are launching a month-long campaign focusing on speed and urging drivers to slow down. “Those who chose to speed excessively, change lanes aggressively, tailgate, disobey traffic lights and signs are willingly putting themselves and the public at risk for serious injury or death. In May, […]
Tuesday Ticker: April 13, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Magna partners with an Israeli startup, which will see the Aurora, Ont.-based company build electric vehicles atop the startup’s platform; electric vehicle sales grow in B.C. and General Motors meets its mask production promise to the federal government in this week’s Tuesday Ticker. More moves for Magna Magna International will develop an […]
And the Kitchen Sink: Nanaimo man’s claim for $32 trillion, audience with the Queen struck down in court
Victoria, British Columbia — A Nanaimo man may have better luck with Judy after his demand to the British Columbia Supreme Court for $32 trillion and an audience with Queen Elizabeth fell on deaf ears, following his harrowing bike accident. Tyler Adam Chamberlin filed a civil suit against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) […]
Pug-Powered: Pug tow truck from Highway Thru Hell used to shift 850-tonne Coast Guard ship
Victoria, British Columbia – A heavy-duty tow truck, well-known to fans of the hit reality TV show Highway Thru Hell as HR126 or Pug, was called in to help in the repairs of an 850-tonne Canadian Coast Guard ship. The job; to shift the vessel from the turntable, where it had been undergoing repairs to […]
Splitting the Cheque: Riskier drivers set to receive most in ICBC rebate program
Victoria, British Columbia – In a further development to the drama surrounding ICBC’s pandemic savings and it’s promise for rebates, Liberal critics to the NDP government are worried that those most deserving of the savings may miss out on a bulk of the money, according to the rebate model unveiled earlier this month. In a […]
Chopping Block: ICBC approved for 15 percent auto rates cut
Victoria, British Columbia – Drivers in British Columbia could finally get some of the financial reprieve they have been asking for now that the BC Utilities Commission has approved a 15 percent cut to the crown insurance corporation’s basic insurance rates, effective May 1, 2021. The BC government has promised to drop the rates of […]
