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 […]
A Staple(ton) of Success: Spanesi names Alex Stapleton customer business development adviser
Naperville, Illinois — Spanesi Americas drafted a new star player to its roster last Friday, announcing that Alex Stapleton has been brought on as a new customer business development adviser for the company. Stapleton boasts more than a decade of collision repair experience, including eight years at the helm of his own shop, in addition […]
Return of the Rust: Honda recalls more than 100,000 CR-Vs for rear frame rust
Toronto, Ontario — More than 100,000 Canadian Honda CR-Vs are due for an inspection, according to Transport Canada, as rear frame rust rears its ugly head toward the automaker once more. This latest recall to hit Honda will see 110,504 CR-Vs built between 2007 and 2011 taken into dealers to address rear frame rust that […]
Heavy-duty Data: Ford patents external payload information display for truck lines
Toronto, Ontario — Those with an inclination for hauling heavy loads ought to take notice of a new patent filed by Ford, which may see future blue oval trucks equipped with external payload displays. Building off of the “Onboard Scales” feature which debuted on the 2021 F-150 pickup, this new design from Ford describes a […]
Two Becoming One: Celette acquires Wedge Clamp, will now offer floor system product line
Toronto, Ontario — In a deal bringing together two collision repair powerhouses, Celette announced Friday that it has acquired Wedge Clamp Systems and will begin selling the company’s popular line of floor systems. Celette said in its press release that “Wedge Clamp Systems has delivered a variety of innovative products to the market that are […]
Frames, Glass and ADAS: Ford’s first On Target newsletter of 2023 goes deep on materials, glass functionality and more
Toronto, Ontario — Ford published its first On Target collision newsletter of 2023 this week, bearing official OEM repair positions on the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E SUV, Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, among other technical tips. This latest repairer newsletter from the automaker opened with a recap on a recent “Repairers Realm” video demonstration from the […]
Mix and Match: Ford secures patent for configurable, modular vehicle frames
Toronto, Ontario — Ford’s engineering department is working towards what could be a significant cost-cutting measure for the automaker, as a recent patent filing dug up by Ford Authority shows a design for a one-size-fits-all configurable frame for use on future vehicles. The patent design, which was filed on Nov. 23, 2022 and published last […]
Rust Reparations: Class action suit against Mercedes alleges vehicle subframes prone to rust, corrosion
Atlanta, Georgia — Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz appears to have run afoul of some customers who allege the automaker broke consumer fraud laws by failing to address rust and corrosion of the subframe on a number of models from the past decade. According to a Feb. 10 press release, the law firms of Lieff Cabraser Heimann […]
Hanging Off the Ridge: Honda recalls 112,000 Ridgeline pickups for frame corrosion
Toronto, Ontario — More than 112,0-0 Honda Ridgelines have been recalled this week over fire safety hazard concerns due to rear-frame corrosion issues. The rear frame of these vehicles could become corroded and detach alongside exposure to road salt, which in turn causes fires and other significant damage, said Honda. The Honda Ridgelines affected by […]
Chief to sell Celette equipment in Canada
By CRM staff Las Vegas, NV — October. 30, 2018 — Distributors of Chief products are now able to offer Celette’s full line of OEM-approved collision repair and measuring systems in Canada. The distribution deal applies to most of North America, South America and China, the two leading collision repair equipment manufacturers announced at the SEMA […]
