Genuine Use: OEM parts utilization is higher in EV repair claims, says Mitchell report
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell shared its second-quarter insights for Canadian and U.S. EV repair claims last week, where it said electric vehicles use OEM parts in repairs far more than ICE vehicles. According to Mitchell’s data, 90.75 percent of parts used in EV repair claims are OEM; for ICE repair claims, 66.5 percent of parts utilized […]
Three’s Company: IAA adds three enhancements to selling platform
Westchester, Illinois — IAA has announced three enhancements to its selling platform: IAA Vehicle Score, IAA Vehicle Value and the IAA Sales Decision Center, all of which work together to provide vehicle sellers with information that is critical in helping to optimize their auction strategies for greater returns,” wrote Ritchie Bros. (RB) Global, IAA’s parent company, […]
Boost for Batteries: Quebec launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ EV battery recovery program
Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec recently launched a “first-of-its-kind” electric vehicle (EV) battery recovery program designed to collect, transport, repurpose, remanufacture and recycle end-of-life EV batteries—specifically, fuel cells that fall outside of the established OEM management programs. The EV Battery Recovery Program is the result of a collaboration between vehicle manufacturers that worked with Call2Recycle to […]
Ford Features: F-150 Lightning electric pickup to be showcased at Collision Repair’s EV Repair Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s upcoming EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, is set to feature an exciting addition: the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. This eagerly anticipated event offers attendees an exclusive opportunity to see Canada’s most popular truck in its electric form. Taking place on Aug. 23 at Fix Network’s […]
Automakers in Attendance: Rivian to participate in Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce that representatives from Rivian’s Collision Repair Program will be at next week’s highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with Frank Phillips, senior manager of the OEM’s Certified Collision Program, to learn more about these […]