An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more. Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
Claims Breakdown: EVs see improved cycle times; totalled less often than non-EV counterparts, says CCC Crash Course report
Toronto, Ontario — The latest Crash Course report from CCC reveals that repairable electric vehicles (EVs) are, on average, more than half the age of their non-EV counterparts, with 78.7% of repairable EVs being three years old or newer. According to the new report, the average age of a repairable EV is 2.4 years; the […]
Meet the Speakers: Brendan Piper, EV engagement specialist, to speak at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Next Wednesday, October 9, Collision Repair magazine will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the latest stop on the EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. Attendees of this free event will discover a wealth of new EV knowledge via our lineup of expert speakers—which includes Brendan Piper, electric vehicle engagement […]
EV/AV Report: GM EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while distracted drivers learn how to get around autonomous vehicle warnings
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while an IIHS study reveals that perhaps too many drivers are multitasking while their vehicles are set for partially automated driving. GM gets supercharged On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Jaguar at ‘crossroads’ amid shift to EVs; BMW to produce hydrogen vehicle with Toyota
Toronto, Ontario — This weekly Tuesday Ticker shines a light on moves in the alternative fuel space as Jaguar execs share frustrations regarding its massive shift to luxury EVs, while BMW and Toyota partner to produce hydrogen-powered BMW vehicles. Jaguar jumping through hoops Jaguar’s Managing Director says the OEM is at a “crossroads” amid its […]
Shifting Gears: Nearly half Gen Z drivers report driving more than five years ago, says Enterprise Mobility Survey
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly half of Gen Z drivers and 41 percent of driving millennials report that they drive more than they did five years ago, according to a recent Enterprise Mobility Survey. Some Gen X and baby boomer drivers reported they, too, are driving more, with 33 percent and 16 percent saying they get […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla’s Cybertruck becomes ‘apocalypse ready’; while the United Kingdom deems drivers ‘not liable’ in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Archimedes Defense has announced upgrades to Tesla’s Cybertruck intended to make it “apocalypse ready”; while the United Kingdom has deemed that drivers are “not liable” in the event of an autonomous vehicle crash. Fortifying the frunk Last Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defence contractor and […]
Meet the Speakers: Nick Poupart of Lithion Technologies to speak at EV Repair Tour Quebec, supported by Fix Network
Blainville, Quebec — The Collision Repair mag EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will make its next stop at the Fix Network Training Centre in Blainville, Quebec, on September 18. This event will feature a lineup of EV industry experts who will speak to the intricacies of repairing high-voltage vehicles. Nick Poupart, business development […]
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada reports Q2 2024 financial results; Rivian pauses Amazon van production
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada announces its Q2 2024 results and says it’s performing a “strategic review” of its non-profitable and non-core operations, while Rivian stocks dip due to a production pause. About AutoCanada AutoCanada’s Q2 2024 total sales decreased 8.8 percent year-over-year, and the company is performing a “strategic review” […]
EV/AV Report: BMW tries to convince drivers to go electric; while San Francisco Waymo vehicles keep waking up the neighbours
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, BMW consumer’s app offers drivers EV alternatives to its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while Waymo self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, California, are keeping citizens up by honking at each other in the middle of the night. A charged proposal BMW Group recently launched […]
