EV/AV Report: Sodium-ion batteries get a subzero upgrade; while Rotor Technologies envisions autonomous helicopters
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, CATL has announced that its second-generation sodium-ion batteries will work in minus 40 degrees Celsius; while autonomous vehicle company Rotor Technologies aims to create a self-driving helicopter. Second-gen starts Battery maker CATL has announced that the second generation of its sodium-ion batteries are capable of […]
Speeding Specs: 70 percent of Canadians admit to speeding in residential areas, says new CAA study
Toronto, Ontario — A new report from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has found that nearly 70 percent of Canadians have admitted to speeding in a residential area at least once in the last year. The research, which is specifically a part of CAA’s yearly survey of Canadian driving habits and which polled 2,880 citizens […]
Deadly Drives: Hyundai Venue most dangerous vehicle in North America, says new iSeeCars study
Toronto, Ontario — According to a new study from iSeeCars, the fatal accident rate in the United States is now 2.8 per billion miles, and the Hyundai Venue is now the car with the highest fatal accident rate, while Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of all brands. The study specifically analyzed fatality data […]
Watch Now: Exclusive webinar with Blair Earle, Managing Director at IAA Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Watch now! In this exclusive webinar, Collision Repair sits down with Blair Earle, Managing Director at IAA Canada to hear how recent disasters, like Alberta’s summer hailstorm that resulted in $2.8 billion in insured losses, or the Jasper wildfires ($800 million in claims), have reshaped our industry. Watch now to learn insights […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars lose their cargo; pretend to be pedestrians and more!
Toronto, Ontario — Another Friday means another Can You Believe This?! video! Tune in and check out cars that can’t seem to keep their cargo; pretend to be pedestrians; fail to change lanes and more! The post Can You Believe This?! Cars lose their cargo; pretend to be pedestrians and more! appeared first on Collision […]
Bringing Biometrics: Continental to display Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display at Consumer Electronics Show, 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada — Continental has announced that it will display its Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2025. The Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display recently won a CES Innovation Award Honoree at this year’s event. The display specifically functions by tracking the vital parameters of […]
Soaring Success: CARSTAR reflects on success of hosting Grey Cup event
Vancouver, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada took centre stage at the 2024 Grey Cup Festival, sponsoring the CARSTAR Street zipline—a fan-favourite attraction that saw attendees lining up for over four hours. Throughout festival week, CARSTAR delighted fans with exclusive swag giveaways, adding to the excitement of Canada’s biggest football celebration. And, the actual Grey Cup […]
Toyota Tales: Toyota Highlander now most stolen vehicle in Canada, says Équité Association report
Toronto, Ontario — Équité Association has unveiled its annual “Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada” for 2023 and as noted by the study, after two consecutive years in the top spot, the Toyota Highlander has replaced the Honda CR-V as the country’s most stolen vehicle. Specifically, the Toyota Highlander saw 3,414 thefts in 2023, […]
AI Appreciation: 81 percent of auto dealers committed to integrating AI in 2025, says new Fullpath report
Toronto, Ontario — A recent study from Fullpath titled “The 2025 State of AI Adoption in Car Dealerships” indicates that automotive dealerships are committed to substantially integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in the new year. Specifically, 81 percent of respondents reported they expect their AI budgets to rise in 2025. The survey, originally conducted in October, […]
A Tech-Driven Touch: 60 percent of technicians want more data-driven tools, says new study from Anyline
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from Anyline, which aims to outline artificial intelligence-powered mobile data capture and insights, indicates that 60 percent of automotive technicians have expressed interest in incorporating data-driven tools into their workflow. The survey, which evaluated the comfort of automotive technicians in using technology within the industry, further indicated that 70 […]
