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Collision Repair

Meeting Needs: Day two of Spanesi Interactive Week tackles supporting staff and community

Toronto, Ontario — Spanesi wrapped up day two of its Interactive Week on Tuesday, after industry experts gave their insights on how to identify and address the needs of the repair process, of the bodyshop and of the customer. The day started off with a presentation from senior engineer of body and paint at Ford, […]

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Sky’s the Limit: AkzoNobel unveils 2022 Color of the Year, Bright Skies

Nashville, Tennessee ⁠— AkzoNobel unveiled its 2022 Color of the Year last month: Bright Skies, a sky-blue hue designed to inspire optimism in the company’s coatings and finishes.  “In 2022, Bright Skies will help us embrace new ideas and shape a new future,” said Heleen van Gent, creative director of AkzoNobel’s Global Aesthetic Centre. “The […]

Events

Live on the Air: Spanesi’s free-to-attend Interactive Week kicks off

Naperville, Chicago ⁠— Spanesi Interactive Week kicked off on Monday, reigning in the inaugural week-long virtual event hosted by Spanesi Americas. Monday’s events included a kickoff keynote by Spanesi Americas Chief Operating Officer Tim Morgan, as well as a demonstration of the company’s 106/Universal Jig System and a discussion on panel straightening with the Spanesi […]

Collision Repair

Get that Worm: CCIF Toronto 2022 early bird registration now open

Toronto, Ontario — Automotive trade shows are back in business and you can get yourself to the front of the line now that early bird registration for CCIF Toronto 2022 is officially open. This year will be CCIF’s “homecoming” event in Toronto, following more than a year of pandemic-related roadblocks, and organizers are doing everything […]

Auto Insurance

By the Books: PPG’s new AdjustRite estimating system Quickbooks compatible

Toronto, Ontario — In the ongoing effort toward smoother bookkeeping, PPG has announced that its new AdjustRite commercial estimating system can now integrate with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. Launched on Tuesday, the AdjustRite platform aims to streamline the invoicing process by linking up with QuickBooks, a staple program for thousands of businesses across […]

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Bag It Up: Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council calls on eBay to end airbag sales on site

Dearborn, Michigan — The Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2) has issued a call-to-action for eBay to cease its sale of airbags and airbag components, stating that it is the “only way to prevent the sale of dangerous counterfeit airbags” on eBay.com. A2C2 said it has been working with e-commerce marketplaces like eBay since 2015, highlighting the […]

Joining the Cast: Tesla to integrate single front-end cast piece to Model Y

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla is simplifying the body structure of its Model Y SUV, making it the first vehicle of its kind to feature two large single casting pieces at the front and rear of the vehicle. The automaker plans to make a partner for the single-piece rear casting, integrated in January, with a complementary […]

Collision Cure: PPG launches ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer

Toronto, Ontario — PPG has launched the ONECHOICE® SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer for Canadian and U.S. automotive refinish markets. This latest offering from the international automotive paint supplier is available in a spray-gun-applied quart and uses advanced UV-cure coating technology that can be sanded just two minutes after application. Compatible with all PPG topcoats, PPG […]

Building a Bronco: Ford details 2022 Bronco materials usage in ‘On Target’ newsletter

Toronto, Ontario — The last time anyone was talking about something interesting they saw in a Ford Bronco, it was 1994—yet Ford has released specs on the material usage of the new 2022 Bronco and Bronco Sport. The latest edition of Ford’s “On Target” monthly newsletter saw the OEM delve into the details of the […]

Quite the Impression: Canadian-designed and painted classic hits the auction space

Montreal, Quebec ⁠— Art and auto enthusiasts, unite! A specially-painted 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera is going up for auction.  The car, designed by Montreal-born artist Jean-Pierre Lafrance and painted onto the car by autobody painter Yves Thibeault. Thibeault used airbrushes, hand brushes, spray paints, markers, finger-painting, and sanding to translate Jean-Pierre Lafrance’s directives onto the […]

United We Stand: CAR Coalition launches U.S. Right to Repair campaign

Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⁠— The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving customer choice has launched a multi-million dollar U.S. campaign in support of the right to repair movement and key legislative measures, including the Save Money on Auto Repair Transporation (SMART) […]

Same Body, New Heart: Constellium SE to provide aluminum parts for F-150 Lightning EV

Toronto, Ontario — Ford has announced that France-based aluminum supplier Constellium SE will be providing structural components for the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning that will go on sale in the spring of 2022. The Lightning will follow the lead of previous F-150 models in its extensive use of high-strength aluminum parts. Constellium has been supplying […]

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