Tuesday Ticker: Rivian to pause more production; Magna makes plans for ‘B2B sales platform’
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Rivian reportedly announces more production pauses at manufacturing plants, while Magna and General Motors make plans for an automotive software marketplace. Rumours at Rivian Rivian is reportedly soon pausing production at its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant, according to a report from Drive Tesla Canada, which obtained information […]
Breaking Boundaries: BMW’s CCRC Conference of the Americas sets vision for the future; expands parts restrictions to Canada
By Darryl Simmons Palm Springs, California — BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) conference, titled “Breaking Boundaries” recently wrapped up in Palm Springs, highlighting the network’s ongoing advancements and the collective drive towards excellence in automotive repair. The event was marked by insightful contributions from industry experts, including a notable presentation by renowned industry expert […]
Tuesday Ticker: Stellantis shuts down merger speculation; EV automakers continue to drop
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly automotive economics report, Stellantis shuts down merger rumours, while EV stocks continue to slip, keeping up with the 2024-thus-far trend. Stellantis slices down rumours Stellantis chairman John Elkann has commented on press speculation that the automaker was considering a merger with French OEM Renault, saying there is “no plan […]
EV/AV Report: Kia, Hyundai EVs could get an airy new skirt; BMW adds eye-controlled lane changes in autonomous cars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai patents active air skirt technology to improve electric vehicle range and stability; while BMW tests eye-activated lane-changing technology in its Level 2 driver assistance systems. Dusting off drag Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have announced a patent application for Active Air Skirt […]
Calling on Keith: Keith E. Jones named collision strategy and program manager, DEKRA North America
Victoria, British Columbia — Keith E. Jones has been named collision strategy and program manager for DEKRA North America. This new role will see Jones support the BMW Canada Certified Collision Repair Centre program. Previously, Jones served as a regional development specialist for DEKRA, supporting various OEM certification programs, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and […]
Taking a Turn: Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 uses ‘e-Corner’ system to drive sideways
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai has featured a concept car capable of driving sideways via wheels that can rotate up to 90 degrees. Featured at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the vehicle, referred to as the Mobion, is an augmented Ioniq 5 from Hyundai parts group Mobis. The vehicle incorporates a next generation “e-Corner system,” meaning […]
Bittersweet: Goodbyes: Six models that won’t be back in 2024
Toronto, Ontario — All things come to an end, whether we like it or not. This is no different when it comes to some of the most beloved car models on the roads. But—let us remember—that when one door closes, another one opens. Automakers may have scrapped some models from their lineup as the calendar […]
Tuesday Ticker: Ford pumps the brakes on production; VinFast makes minor gains
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly, post-American-Thanksgiving Tuesday Ticker, we look into Ford’s decision to scale back EV production in Michigan (and globally). Plus, VinFast makes minor gains amid analyst support. Ford hits the brakes Ford is scaling back its zero-emissions plans in Detroit, Michigan, amid slower-than-anticipated EV demand, according to a statement from the […]
The Great Guarinos: Tesla recognizes Toronto’s Leon’s Auto Body as top Canadian CSR performer
Toronto, Ontario — Daniel Guarino, owner of Leon’s Auto Body, recently announced that his team was recognized by Tesla as a top customer service performer for Q2 2023. The collision repair facility, which is part of Tesla’s certified collision repair network, achieved a customer service index (CSI) score of 96 percent after receiving 22 surveys. […]
Coast to Coast in 18 Charges: VW ID.4 travels across Canada and achieves Guinness World Record
Ajax, Ontario — Rainer Zietlow recently drove a Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle across Canada, stopping just 18 times to recharge—a feat the adventure driver has won a Guinness World Record for. Zietlow and his cameraman, Elric Popp, departed St. John’s, Nfld., on July 25, 2023. The pair traversed 7,133 kilometres across Canada, making just 18 […]
