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A WHEEL DETACHMENT DETECTION SYSTEM
By Anne Bourgoin Tire manufacturer Falken has developed a technology that detects when wheel nuts are loose. Sumimoto Rubber Industries (SRI) has announced the new feature, added to the SENSING CORE system, which detects nuts loose by… just one millimetre! It is due to be implemented on production vehicles for a first customer this year.… Read More
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EV: THE REAL IMPACT OF COLLISION CLAIMS
By Anne Bourgoin Recent statistics from Mitchell show that, despite popular belief, electric vehicles (EVs) were written off as a total loss in 5.71% of cases in Canada, compared with 6.77% for internal combustion vehicles last year. This is due to the much higher buy-back value, as well as minimal battery damage. However, the structure… Read More
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A 35% REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF KILOMETRES TRAVELLED BY VEHICLE IS POSSIBLE SAYS ÉQUITERRE
By Anne Bourgoin Équiterre and Enviromental Defence have just released a report showing that it is possible to double public transit use and thus reduce the number of kilometres travelled by car by 35% by 2035. How could this be achieved? Through more generous and better-targeted federal investment The report recommends four measures… Read More
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HYUNDAI CANADA, ONE OF THE BEST WORKPLACES FOR WOMEN
By Anne Bourgoin Hyundai Canada has been recognized for the 3rd consecutive time (and for a 4th time) as one of the Best Workplaces for Women. To qualify, organizations must hold Great Place to Work certification and achieve particularly high staff scores in the Trust Index survey. “Our goal as an organization is… Read More
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FRONTIER HARDBODY FINALLY AVAILABLE IN CANADA
By Anne Bourgoin In addition to its Frontier 2024 PRO-4X, Nissan Canada is finally offering three other options, including the retro Hardbody edition, slated for 2023 in the USA. Inspired by the Hardbody pickup truck of the ’80s, the 2024 edition features 17-inch alloy wheels and, of course, all-terrain tires. The vintage look is enhanced… Read More
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CAR THEFT: THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION
By Anne Bourgoin The Liberal government is considering tougher measures against auto theft. At a national summit to combat auto theft on February 8, Prime Minister Trudeau declared that “organized crime is becoming more brazen, and the foreign market for stolen cars is expanding.” Participants, including political leaders, police, border officials and members of the… Read More
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AVERAGE SALARIES AT DEALERSHIPS DOWN IN 2023
By Anne Bourgoin Automotive News Canada has just released its annual dealer salary survey. The survey shows that average salaries in 2023 were down on last year. Average compensation across the country, including commissions and bonuses, fell by $2,700. The difference was most pronounced in Québec, with a shortfall of $7,400. Management employees… Read More
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THE GROWING BODYWORK REPAIR MARKET
By Anne Bourgoin Consulting firm Romans Group has just published its 17th annual white paper on the North American collision repair industry. While 2019 was a landmark year in terms of success for the US total addressable market (TAM) with $38.6 billion, 2022 breaks all records as the TAM reaches no less than $44.8 billion.… Read More
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CUMMINS ENGINE MANUFACTURER FINED
By Anne Bourgoin It seems that Volkswagen’s experience did not serve as an example. American engine manufacturer Cummins is facing charges of having installed equipment to distort the pollutant emissions of 630,000 engines installed on Stellantis-brand RAM 2,500 and RAM 3,500 trucks, between 2013 and 2019. The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement… Read More
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MEXICO: AN EFFICIENT WORKFORCE
By Anne Bourgoin The entire automotive sector is facing labour shortage problems. The answer lies in hiring foreign workers. And one of the most effective is right on our doorstep: workers from Mexico. Not only do they benefit from more than relevant experience, since they work on the same vehicles as those used in Canada;… Read More