SPEAK ‘N’ SHAKE
THERE’S A RECIPE FOR TACTFUL CRITICISM BY ALLISON ROGERS Could you imagine the chaos our world would be in if no one ever spoke their mind? In the same vein, can you imagine the turmoil a business would suffer if no one spoke up to spur change? Providing constructive criticism to a superior can be […]
A WIN FOR CANADA’S COLLISION COMMUNITY
WOMEN’S INDUSTRY NETWORK TO OPEN CANADIAN CHAPTER For those unfamiliar with the not-for-profit, WIN works with many women—and men—in management roles; individuals seeking strategies on how to improve retention for female employees and attract more women to the sector. Through the organization’s focus, WIN aims to sustain a healthy dialogue that continues to advance the […]
ON THE BRINK
AT THE MINUTE, IT DOESN’T PAY TO CONSIDER A CAREER IN AUTOBODY BY MEGHAN MCEWAN There are two large forces in play which, together, are wreaking havoc within the automotive service industry. A rapidly aging and exponentially disappearing workforce combined with significant difficulty recruiting young, new talent have already made for dire consequences throughout the […]
STUDENT AND TEACHER
REAL INSIGHTS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY MAX REID Cutting-edge artificial intelligence has quickly found its way into much of the equipment collision repair technicians use on a daily basis, as well as the systems that help manage repair facilities. When we see the phrase “powered by artificial intelligence” or “driven by machine-learning” on a new […]
THE DRAWING BOARD
THREE STRANGE PATENTS PURSUED BY OEMS BY ALLISON ROGERS Innovation is a staple of this industry. Every single day, automakers and other industry stakeholders file patents aimed to revolutionize the modern vehicle. While trends of today tend to centre around driver safety systems and electric or autonomous vehicle endeavours, other systems are, frankly, far less […]
READING GLOBAL RAINBOWS
MORE COLOUR VARIETY EXPECTED IN NORTH AMERICA, SAYS BASF 2022 COATINGS REPORT BY KATE NG White and black car coatings remain king across the world, but the rainbow of automotive colour broadens, according to BASF’s 2022 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings. According to the report released on Jan. 18, 2023, achromatic colours continue their […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION Suburban parents looking for the latest in luxury combat cars can look forward to Rezvani’s Vengeance SUV, starting at US$285,000. The vehicle is best showcased in a viral video by Mobile Mama, a TikTok channel specializing in quick reviews of family vehicles. The video has clocked in 5.7 million views and showcases […]
TECH TRENDS
BOTS AND BUILDERS Tesla has expanded the use of automated assembly robots to its Fremont, California factory, following the City of Fremont granting Tesla a permit to install “power and structural anchorage to support two new robots required to automate fascia inspection.” According to a Drive Tesla Canada, this decision may have come from build […]
INDUSTRY
WELCOME ABOARD The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has appointed Stuart Klein as the organization’s senior director of collision, a newly created position. According to AIA Canada, he will join the association’s senior leadership team, directing AIA Canada’s efforts in the collision sector of the industry. Klein brings more than 45 years of […]
TEACHING TRIUMPH
Left to right: Normand Cormier, classroom training manager, Axalta; Rob Bearchell andPatrice Marcil, customer experience director for Axalta’s North American operations. ROB BEARCHELL NAMED AXALTA’S 2022 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR BY MAX REID Let’s give a big collision repair congratulations to Robert Bearchell, who was recently named 2022 Technical Instructor of the Year by […]
