UPDATE: Nissan mandates scans on cars ‘from 2008 forward,’ recommends them on older models
— January 15, 2019Nissan updated its 2016 scanning position statement Jan. 7 to stress “ALL Nissan vehicles from
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Ford: Use correct fastener, tooling, adhesive during rivet bonding
— January 15, 2019Estimators, technicians, owners and insurers unfamiliar with riveting operations should check out a helpful
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GM: Cadillac to be ‘tip of the corporate spear’ on electric vehicles
— January 14, 2019General Motors on Friday announced it planned to turn Cadillac into “GM’s lead electric vehicle
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Jaguar Land Rover talks ‘structural’ parts, fasteners, batteries in other 2018 position statements
— January 11, 2019In addition to its stances on scanning and wheel repairs, Jaguar Land Rover posted five other position
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Jaguar Land Rover says no repaired alloy wheels — and it won’t sign off on cosmetic fixes either
— January 10, 2019Jaguar Land Rover joined other OEMs in November 2018 by issuing a position statement banning all repaired
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Jaguar Land Rover: Post-scan ‘required,’ pre-scan a good idea
— January 10, 2019A recent I-CAR post alerted us to an OEM scanning position statement which had slipped under our radar
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Auto/Steel Partnership: Factory-strength welds can be achieved with aftermarket repair techniques
— January 10, 2019An Auto/Steel Partnership repairability lead last fall reported research into aftermarket joining methods
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FCA offers ‘highly recommended’ AMi courses for certified shops
— January 9, 2019The Automotive Management Institute announced Tuesday it will host FCA training courses on topics like
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Audi’s bulkhead; Porsche’s wheels, inserts: OEMs talk composites at SEMA
— January 9, 2019Audi’s carbon-fiber bulkhead on the 2019 A8 adds 33 percent to the vehicle’s torsional rigidity,
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Toyota shares hybrid auxiliary battery tips for collision repairers
— January 9, 2019Storing a Toyota or Lexus hybrid for 30 days or longer is likely to discharge the 12-volt auxiliary battery,
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