Tour in Toronto: Collision Repair magazine marks first stop on cross-Canada EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Yesterday, Collision Repair magazine hosted nearly 100 collision industry stakeholders at Fix Network’s Milton, Ont. headquarters and training centre for the first stop in the cross-country EV Repair Tour. Attendees were a mix of industry members, from collision repair facility owners and managers; network and franchise reps; suppliers and distributors; OEMs; insurers; […]
Tuesday Ticker: VinFast’s massive valuation; Rivian raises production forecast
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Tuesday Ticker covers VinFast’s valuation increase and Rivian’s decision to up production guidances for 2023. Viva la VinFast VinFast went public on the Nasdaq last week, with a whopping US$85 billion valuation—almost twice that of General Motors or Ford, the two largest automakers in the U.S. The Vietnamese EV maker […]
Automakers in Attendance: Rivian to participate in Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce that representatives from Rivian’s Collision Repair Program will be at next week’s highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with Frank Phillips, senior manager of the OEM’s Certified Collision Program, to learn more about these […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
No More Time: Tesla changes time-based Supercharger billing; customers to pay per kWh
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla has changed how it bills its Canadian customers for charging. Instead of being billed for the time spent at the charging station, users will be charged according to the amount of electricity put into their vehicles. The move comes after an extended wait—six months after Measurement Canada granted a temporary dispensation […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla launches new incentive program; Rivian questioned by shareholders
Toronto, Ontario —This week, we look into the effect of Tesla’s new global incentive program (available in Canada!) while Rivian celebrates success despite hefty accusations. Tesla’a latest move in the EV price war Tesla has launched a new incentive program allowing customers across the globe to get extra incentives through referrals from their pals. The […]
Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August
Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada. As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]
Rivian Ready: OEM opens electric pickup shop to reservation holders in B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — Rivian has expanded its R1 electric pickup shop to Canada, allowing reservation holders to purchase an R1S or R1T from the current inventory. The electric vehicle maker clarified that the shop is open to its “first cohort of Canadian customers” in British Columbia. Customers must have a preexisting reservation for consideration. […]
EV RUNDOWN
Electric vehicles add 2.5 days cycle time, six hours labour; rate of repair drops 10 percent, and more insights from ARC’s EV Roundtable On March 30, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada hosted more than 80 members of the Canadian automotive aftermarket for an in-depth discussion on electric vehicles and how electrification will impact the auto […]
Iconic Farewells: Land Rover re-brands to ‘JLR’ in corporate ‘Reimagine’ strategy
A teaser image of a future Jaguar that may “not necessarily show the as-yet-unnamed GT.” (Jaguar/JLT) London, United Kingdom – Corporate leadership at Jaguar Land Rover will rebrand the organization, going forward as “JLR” in what the company dubs a “house of brands” approach, with auto brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. Notably, […]
