INNOVATIVE ODDITIES
EXPLORING THE ECCENTRICITIES OF MODERN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY BY SARAH PERKINS With technological advancements increasingly seeming to defy the limits of the imagination, the automotive industry frequently stands at the forefront of innovation. Just as frequently, however, OEMs offer an array of peculiar technology that blurs the lines between science fiction and reality. From vehicles that […]
INDUSTRY
THE MENTAL TOLL A United Arab Emirates-based road safety advocacy group is working to address the invisible wounds that come with auto collisions. In collaboration with OnStar, RoadSafetyUAE is seeking “to understand and therefore better address the emotional state and requirements of drivers in their time of need” by studying the psychological impact of auto […]
Welcome, All
Is your workplace accessible? In 2022, a ‘no’ is inexcusable. By Kate Ng and Allison Rogers ADDRESSING ACCESSIBILITY IN THE AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS No one likes to be left out. That being said, have you gauged how accessible and inclusive your workplace is toward its customers? Even further, are you doing all you can to […]
Collision Coast To Coast
Data was not available for all Canadian provinces/territories. HOW LUCRATIVE IS THE EVERYDAY APPRENTICE? It’s no secret Canada is amid a skilled worker shortage. No trade is safe—not even the glistening metallics and sparkling headlights of collision repair. Check out Bodyworx’s compilation on the state of apprenticeship enrolment across Canada. RED SEAL RATES ACROSS CANADA […]
In Black And White
By Max Reid BMW UNVEILS COLOUR-CHANGING CONCEPT CAR A new colour-changing paint technology being developed by BMW will allow drivers the ability to shift between colour shades with the push of button; but the tech’s implications for future energy management research are far from black and white. The German automaker showed off a concept model […]
How They Hire
Learn how you can be the belle of the bodyshop in your next interview process By Ron Macdonald COLLISION CENTRES ON HOW THEY SOURCE THEIR STAFF If you’re looking for a job in the collision repair industry, now is the perfect time. Of course, the industry has been experiencing a skills shortage for upwards of […]
The EV-Jeebies
By Allison Rogers ELECTRIC VEHICLES AREN’T AS SCARY AS YOU THINK “For every 100,000 gas-powered vehicles, there are about 1,600 vehicle fires. Whereas, with 100,000 electric vehicles, there are about 25 vehicle fires. The risk is very, very low. Far lower than in a gas-powered vehicle.” — David Giles, co-founder, All EV Canada “A gas-powered […]
