Industry disruptors: How technology will change the collision repair sector
Ottawa, Ontario — November 6, 2017 — AIA Canada has released a report on industry disruptors, focusing on new mobility and how technology might change the automotive aftermarket. People need to be more informed about the potential threats and opportunities that might arise from the new technologies that are on the horizon, according to the report. […]
Report: Future of lightweighting may mean more plastic
Wilmington, Delaware — September 4, 2017 — Plastic may be on its way up and multi-material construction may be less popular in the future, according to a survey conducted by Ward’s Auto. The seventh annual Ward’s Automotive Trends survey suggests that automakers are moving forward with numerous strategies to reduce vehicle weights and improve fuel […]
Report: Shop numbers on the rise in Canada
By Mike Davey Ottawa, Ontario — August 23, 2017 — There are more shops in Canada now that there were two years ago, according to the newly released 2017 Canadian Collision Repair Industry Yearbook, recently released by AIA Canada. The publication was prepared by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. According to the new publication, there were a […]
New report looks at vehicle-related online shopping habits
Ottawa, Ontario — April 11, 2017 — AIA Canada has released the second report in its Consumer Behaviour Series, a set of four publications designed to provide a comprehensive view of Canadian car owners’ attitudes towards vehicle repair and maintenance. The new report, E-tailing: Online Shopping Habits of Canadian Car Owners, looks at how […]
New report looks at how car owner’s access repair info
Ottawa, Ontario — February 26, 2017 — Business owners have more choices than ever before when it comes to marketing. The wealth of available options drives a need for marketing intelligence, to make sure those marketing dollars are having the maximum possible impact. AIA Canada has released a new report in its Consumer Behaviour Series. […]
Report: World collision repair market to grow to over $264 billion CAD by 2022
Ocean View, Delaware — February 7, 2017 — A new report from Global Market Insights predicts the global collision repair market will reach approximately $264 billion CAD within the next five years. The report “Automotive Collision Repair Market Size By Vehicle Type (Heavy-duty, Light-duty), By Product (Consumables, Paints & Coatings), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook […]
AIA Canada issues report on automotive innovation
Ottawa, Ontario — January 19, 2017 — AIA Canada has issued a new report focusing on the innovation, emerging technologies and disruptive forces impacting on the automotive industry. The report, “The Changing Automotive Landscape: An Introduction,” is available for free download from AIA Canada’s website. A statement from the association notes that “ …the automotive […]
Axalta Color Report: White still top choice worldwide, black on the rise in North America
Clinton Township, Michigan — December 15, 2016 — Black is on the upswing as a colour choice for North American vehicles, according to Axalta’s latest Global Automotive Color Popularity Report. The report confirms a continued preeminence by white in North America and worldwide, marking the sixth consecutive year that white has proved the most popular […]
Latest Mitchell report shows increased use of OEM parts
San Diego, California — December 13, 2016 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the fourth quarter of 2016. This edition features the Canadian Collision Summary, insight into Mitchell’s annual P&C Conference and total loss trends. Mitchell’s P&C Conference took place in San Antonio, Texas. This year’s Conference provided executives the chance […]
Report: The Romans Group says Canada still more consolidated than US
Chicago, Illinois — November 28, 2016 — The Romans Group has released its 10th anniversary annual research report, A 2015 Profile of the Evolving North American Collision Repair Marketplace. The report is the result of The Romans Group ongoing propriety research, analysis and collaboration with specific market experts and leadership throughout various auto physical damage […]
