Are you asking I-CAR? Ask I-CAR reports on Nissan’s stance on spot-welding, and other OEM positions
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 3, 2018 — I-CAR reported last month that under certain conditions, repairers can spot-weld Nissan vehicles as an alternative to plug welds. This report on Nissan is part of the “Ask I-CAR” program, which I-CAR describes as an effective way to get answers from OEMs on technical questions […]
Mohawk College holds graduation ceremony for Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer program
By Erin McLaughlin Hamilton, Ontario — December 11, 2017 — Off with the motarboards! Mohawk College’s Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer program recently held a ceremony to celebrate the graduation of 15 students who successfully completed the program. The ceremony was held at CARSTAR Automotive Canada, in Hamilton. Debbie DeDauw, Training Specialist for Mohawk College […]
Automotive industry recognized in Canada’s top 100 employers of 2018
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — December 6, 2017 — The Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a national competition developed to recognize employers offering exceptional workplaces recently announced their 2018 winners. This year, a handful of employers within the automotive industry were chosen—3M, BASF, Ford and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC). Selections are based on […]
SEMA Student Career Day to focus on job opportunities and industry growth
Diamond Bar, California — September 18, 2017 — This October, SEMA will host the 2nd annual Student Career Day, bringing together students who are passionate about the industry and SEMA show exhibitors. Held on Monday, October 30th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, during SEMA, the Student […]
Barett’s Blog: This man in Sallisaw, Oklahoma is selling his massive collection of 175 Chevrolet Impalas
By Barett Poley – January 20, 2017 If you thought you misread that headline, you didn’t. Steve Brown, from Sallisaw Oklahoma, has 175 Chevy Impalas for sale – and no, it isn’t a dealership, just a passion. The owner, who put the ad up on craigslist 15 days ago, says the cars are dated […]
Barett’s Blog: Audi’s new hybrid SUV boasts massive power and range, but may be harder to repair than beore
By Barett Poley – January 20, 2017 Unveiled January 11th at the Detroit International Auto Show, the new Audi Q8, hybrid predecessor to the well-loved Q7 hybrid, promises to bring a host of changes to a familiar platform: Changes that may benefit the driver, and make work a little bit more difficult for collision repair […]
