Cost Crunch: Nearly half of shops struggle with sourcing affordable parts, says IMR survey
Illinois, United States – Automotive industry research firm IMR has released survey results from independent automotive repair shops, with nearly half of all shops expecting challenges with sourcing affordable parts and a third expecting difficulties finding qualified and responsible technicians. This survey was conducted between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31 with IMR interviewing 500 independent […]
Grand Opening: Volkswagen recalls ID.4 electric SUV for doors unlocking on the move
Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen AG has ordered dealers in the United States and Canada to cease all sales of the ID.4 electric SUV, citing doors that may open while driving and that the OEM has no fixes available quite yet. According to a stop-sale notice by the OEM, this affects 1,455 Canadian vehicles and 16,207 […]
Questionable Bargain: OPCF 49 Agreement offers premium discounts for drivers who forfeit claim compensation
Toronto, Ontario — A new option in Ontario car insurance tempts drivers with car insurance premium discounts, in exchange for waiving insurer responsibility from repairing damaged vehicles–regardless of who is at-fault. According to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, this agreement is officially titled OPCF 49: agreement not to recover for loss or damage […]
Shifting Stereotypes: Nearly half of of Gen-Z drivers interested in learning manual transmission, finds Mini USA survey
Toronto, Ontario — Younger drivers are showing a particular interest in manual driving, with a recent survey finding that two thirds of surveyed adults aged 18 to 34 were eager to drive a manual car, despite not currently knowing how to. This follows a recent consumer survey by Mini USA of 1,000 adults over the […]
EV/AV Report: Zero emission legislation, power cuts and donuts
Toronto, Ontario — The European Union approves the 2035 phase out of CO2-emitting cars, a new NHTSA recall after 637 Lucid Airs lose power to their motors and a self-driving car collides into a car doing donuts at 1 a.m. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Stamp of Approval The European Union […]
Stress Tests: How Transport Canada evaluates crash prevention systems
Toronto, Ontario — Faceless mannequins, running red lights and jotting notes in the passenger seat: just another day of testing collision prevention systems at Transport Canada. A recent video on the department’s YouTube channel showcases some of these behind-the-scenes evaluations of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and collision prevention technologies at Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle […]
A Just Adjustment: Sask. labour rates to increase 3 percent on Saturday, SGI says
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will be updating compensation rates for all its accredited auto repair partners, increasing the labour rate by 3 percent from $92.68 to $95.46, effective Saturday. This increase will be reflected on all shop profiles on April 1, potentially resulting in system disruptions for repair shops according to SGI. […]
Help Wanted: Experts needed for Skilled Trades Ontario apprenticeship and exam standards development
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario is inviting subject matter experts to participate in their standards development and examinations, along with the support of the Standards Industry Advisory Committees to review exam content, skills competencies and learning outcomes. Selected participants will go on to contribute their expertise through in-person or online workshops and online surveys. […]
Mission Accomplished: Halton, Peel police and CBSA recover 24 stolen vehicles in Morocco
Oakville, Ontario — Halton and Peel police, alongside the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), have recovered 24 stolen vehicles, following a month-long investigation that intercepted stolen vehicles bound for Dubai. According to a press release from the Halton Regional Police, these vehicles are valued at a total of approximately $2.1 million. Many were stolen in […]
EV/AV Report: EV concerns, battery reparability and entangled AVs
Toronto, Ontario — Data from the largest-ever survey of Canadian EV drivers is released, American collision repairers respond to claims that Tesla Model Y battery packs might be unrepairable and autonomous taxis tangle themselves in collapsed train powerlines. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Ever Worried A Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) survey […]
