Five last-minute gift ideas for the car lover in your life
Toronto, Ontario — If Christmas is on your calendar, shopping time is running slim. You’ve got approximately two days before that gift has to be wrapped under the tree. Whether you’ve stumbled on our site after a hasty Google search or are an avid reader with a family full of car nuts, Collision Repair has […]
EV/AV Report: Norwegian prowess, future charging and Tesla critics
Toronto, Ontario — Norway sets an example to the world as a country where gas cars are growing obsolete, a prominent American lawmaker criticizes autopilot’s misleading name for still requiring a human pilot at the wheel, and Halifax rolls out eight new EV chargers this summer. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. […]
Tighter Living: Average auto insurance premium in Ontario grows by 12 percent in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Insurance research firm, Rates.ca has released its list of cities that pay the highest auto insurance premiums in Ontario, with the average estimated premium growing by 12 percent in 2023, compared to 2021. This is the largest increase recorded by the Insuramap survey, with the average estimated premium sitting at $1,744, compared to […]
Recall Wave: Transport Canada recalls several KIA, BMW and Mercedes-Benz 2022-2023 models
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s recall update, Transport Canada has discovered KIA instrument clusters with faulty warning lights, randomly disconnecting BMW battery connectors and Mercedes-Benz batteries that will not warn the driver of problems. BMW is recalling the 2023 IX and I7 models (recall No. 2023250) warning that connectors for the high-voltage battery monitoring […]
Industry Shakeups: Automakers frustrated at Quebec’s tightened ZEV sales mandate proposal
Montreal, Quebec — Automotive industry stakeholders warn that the Quebec government’s plan to toughen zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) regulations will keep older, polluting vehicles on the road longer, despite the intent to boost electric vehicle supply and sales. This follows an announcement from Quebec’s Environment Minister, Benoit Charette, stating that the province would accelerate the yearly percentage […]
The Future is Bright: Skills Canada Ontario 2023 autobody and car painting winners announced
An auto collision competitor, working his craft at the Toronto Congress Centre. Photo by Bill Speed, Skills Canada Ontario Toronto, Ontario — The winners for Skills Canada Ontario 2023 have been released, with technical committee chair Bill Speed of Action Appraisals saying that this year’s competition featured some of the best setups and most skilled […]
The Price of Doing Business: Uni-select reports net earnings increase of $16.7 million for Q1 2023 “mainly attributed to price increases”
Boucherville, Québec – Uni-select has released its Q1 results for 2023, announcing on Wednesday that the company has increased its net earnings by $16.7 million, which the company “mainly attributes to price increases.” “Uni-Select reported solid first-quarter results with all three business units achieving organic growth, mainly attributable to price increases. We are particularly pleased […]
Work in Progress: P.E.I shops still fixing Hurricane Fiona damages six months after onset
Photo by Steve Bruce, CBC Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Autobody shops on Prince Edward Island are still recovering from damages incurred by Hurricane Fiona, with some shops reporting massive repair backlogs that could take a year to clear. In an interview with the CBC, Dave Gaudet, owner of Fix Auto Charlottetown and former Bodyworx […]
EV/AV Report: EV growth, ZEV shares and more chargers
Toronto, Ontario — Warnings that one in five cars sold this year will be electric, StatsCan data that the ZEV market share has clocked in a record 9.6 percent for Q4 2022 and two major agencies announce a plan to install 2,000 DC fast EV charging ports over the next four years in Canada. This […]
Bringing the Best: Setup for 34th annual Skills Ontario competition underway, running May 1-3
Toronto, Ontario – Set up for the 34th annual Skills Ontario competition has begun at the Toronto Congress Centre, set to take place on May 1 to May 2, followed by a closing ceremony on May 3. In a LinkedIn post, WorldSkills expert Bill Speed invites shop owners to come and see these young tradespeople […]
