Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Tuesday Ticker: Advance Auto Parts sells Worldpac to former Axalta owner; Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Advance Auto Parts sells its Worldpac unit to a private equity firm and Canada announces tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Selling Worldpac Advance Auto Parts has sold its Worldpac unit for US$1.5 billion, the company announced last Thursday. The sale is part of Advance Auto Parts’ latest […]
Tuesday Ticker: Honda makes largest-ever North American investment; Parts supplier Martinrea invests in 3D printed parts tech
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly automotive-skewed economics report—your Tuesday Ticker—we cover Honda’s latest EV investment right here on Canadian soil; Martinrea’s recent decision to invest $6 million in 3D printed parts technologies; and Boyd Group’s Q4 2023 and full-year numbers as we wait for the company’s Q1 2024 results. Electric news in Alliston, Ont. […]
What a Wednesday: Driven Brands hosts Day 2 of ÉVOLUTION conference
Montreal, Quebec — Wednesday marked an eventful second day at the Driven Brands Evolution Conference, filled with valuable insights and engaging sessions. The day began with breakfast from 7 a.m., setting the tone for a productive day ahead. At 8 a.m., the conference commenced with opening remarks. Sabrina Thring, COO of CARSTAR Canada, and Maurice […]
Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles?
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Life’s a Game: Ford publishes patent for remote-controlled vehicles
Detroit, Michigan — Ford published a rather interesting patent in early December; it appears the OEM is pursuing vehicular remote control capabilities via a smartphone controller. The original patent was filed on June 2, 2021, and published on Dec. 8, 2022. The patent looks at capabilities in controlling a vehicle that’s towing a trailer, though […]
Automation Station: Pro Spot demonstrates AI-driven welders, sanders at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Pro Spot has always been a company keenly focused on the future, says founder Ron Olsson. This was obvious from the company’s booth at SEMA this year, which featured a host of artificial intelligence (AI) driven collision repair equipment. Check out what Olsson had to say about the company’s future focus.
Add-Ons and Accoutrements: Average Ford Bronco owner spends $1,700 on OEM accessories
Michigan, United States – Ford retailers have sold over one million units in Bronco accessories, with the math suggesting that the average Bronco owner spent $1,700 on these additions. While the average owner of the smaller Bronco Sport spent $800 on factory-backed accessories, most Ford Bronco owners spent around $1,700 instead. Why Ford accessories in […]
Mega Headaches: Volvo eyes Tesla-style megacasts for next-gen vehicles
Stockholm, Sweden — Volvo cars hopes its future use of aluminum megacastings for automotive body parts will boost the automaker’s ability to reach sustainability targets. Over the next few years, the Swedish automaker is investing 10 billion crowns ($1.1 billion) to its Torslanda plant—the automaker’s largest and oldest facility—to prepare the site for the production […]
Fight for your Right: CAR Coalition releases call-to-action video stating Right to Repair principles
Washington, D.C. – An active voice in the debate surrounding vehicle data rights, the CAR Coalition, a U.S.-based lobbying group advocating for “Right to Repair” legislation for collision repairers, has released their organization’s Call-to-Action, announced in a press release from Tuesday. The CAR Coalition released a video where they outlined their call on government to […]
