Refit and Refined: 49 percent of newer pickups are modified with specialty parts, says SEMA report
California, United States – New research from the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) suggests that nearly half of all late-model pickup owners have modified their pickups, with these drivers considering even more modifications in the future. “The pickup truck market is the largest segment of the specialty-automotive aftermarket and a key opportunity for businesses,” said […]
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 […]
Spill on Aisle 401: Spinach truck collision blocks off highway
Toronto, Ontario — Earlier this week on Jan. 31 a truck rolled over on the 401, spilling a delivery of spinach, vegetables and frozen chicken. Officers from the OPP Highway Safety Division were on-site, offloading the vehicle’s cargo into another truck while recovery vehicles tried to get the flipped truck moving again. “Driver claims that […]
Blowing off the Lid: Ford to reveal all-electric F-150 at livestreamed event next week
Dearborn, Michigan — The all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning will be revealed on May 19 at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan and the event will live-streamed for millions to watch. The F-150 Lightning brings new innovation, technology and capabilities to the F-Series, North America’s best-selling vehicle. While maintaining the same power, payload and towing capabilities, says […]
Canada: cooling on cars, picking up on pickups
By CRM staff Richmond Hill, Ontario — January 10, 2018 — While sales of cars slipped in Canada last year, it was a record-breaking year for vehicle sales overall, thanks to the number of light trucks bought by Canadians, according to a report released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. With Canadians buying more than two million […]
Big Business: Canada’s heavy collision centres bring the big rigs back to life
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 1, 2016 — The collision repair industry is a varied and diverse place. Some shop owners specialize in fleets. Others focus on imported cars. There are those who do custom work. Some do paintless dent repair. And then there are those who work in the biggest and most […]
Valspar-painted truck takes ‘Outstanding Paint’ at Autorama Detroit
Minneapolis, Minnesota — March 11, 2016 — Valspar Automotive has announced that Vescio’s Customizing and Restorations in Rogers, Minnesota, has won “Outstanding Paint” at Autorama Detroit 2016 with its 1947 Ford pickup truck. The vehicle is finished exclusively with Valspar Refinish products. The big farm truck with a wood box was in a state of […]
Heavy truck collision repair in the Saskatchewan oil patch offers special challenges
By Jeff Sanford Alida, Saskatchewan — September 17, 2015 — Trucking company Three Star Trucking built a collision repair facility to do its own repairs, but the company recently began offering collision repair services to third-party operators as the tough conditions of the area create all kinds of demand for repair services. It seems trucking […]
