Calibration Connections: Car ADAS Solution announces partnership with Hunter Engineering
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent online post, Car ADAS Solutions has announced a new partnership and collaboration with Hunter Engineering Company. As noted in the online release, through this partnership, Car ADAS Solutions’ users will reportedly have direct access to Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS, alongside other products and training resources. Kaleb Silver, senior director, systems […]
Springing for Scholarships: Applications open CAA Saskatchewan’s automotive repair scholarship opportunities
Regina, Saskatchewan – CAA Saskatchewan has announced that applications are open for the organization’s scholarship program. The scholarship opportunities are available at multiple institutions in the province, including the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, where $2,500 are available at each institution. Here, applicants must be either a CAA Saskatchewan member or a […]
Keys to Keys: CARSTAR to hold industry introduction seminar February 6, 2025
Hamilton, Ontario — On February 6, 2025, CARSTAR will be hosting a free seminar on the introductory skills needed to be successful in the collision repair industry. Notably, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST at CARSTAR Canada, 1460 Stone Church Road in Hamilton, Ont., Robert Jasper, senior national insurance account manager will present on […]
Surveillance Stops: FTC proposes order to ban GM from sharing driver data
Toronto, Ontario — According to an official announcement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is aiming to restrict General Motors’ data collection practices following the automaker selling consumer data. Specifically, the FTC notes that under the proposed order, GM and its subsidiary, OnStar, will have to limit data collection while also offering consumers more options to […]
EV/AV Report: United States President, Donald Trump seeks removal of EV initiatives; while NHTSA opens engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise system
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States President, Donald Trump announces plans to remove electric vehicle initiatives within the country; while the NHTSA opens an engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise system. Ending electric United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to eliminate the country’s current electric vehicle mandates. While […]
Bringing In Bowes: Axalta appoints Tim Bowes as president of Global Industrial Coatings division
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta Coating Systems has revealed that Tim Bowes has been appointed as president of Global Industrial Coatings, succeeding Shelley Bausch who stepped down from the role effective January 22, 2025. Bowes most recently served as Axalta’s senior vice president and chief transformation officer. Before joining Axalta, he served as Senior Vice President […]
Bolstering Series B: InMotion Ventures invests two million in Cyclic Materials
Toronto, Ontario – Cyclic Materials has announced a two million investment from InMotion Ventures, effectively extending the company’s Series B investment round to $55 million. As noted in a recent press release, this investment aligns with InMotion Ventures’ commitment to the circular economy. Through this fund, the recently donated value will be invested in a […]
Collision Considerations: Halifax reports fewer fatalities, more injuries in 2023 collision data report
Halifax, Nova Scotia — According to an annual road safety report released by the city’s transportation committee on Thursday, Halifax, Nova Scotia recorded fewer fatalities but more injuries as a result of collisions in 2023 when compared with previous years. Notably, according to the study, the city saw, on average, six fatalities and 785 injuries […]
ADAS Hub: Hunter Engineering introduces interactive online ADAS tool for repairers
Toronto, Ontario – Hunter Engineering has announced that it has introduced a new interactive learning tool designed to help repairers better understand advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The free online tool specifically separates ADAS features into four categories: camera, radar, ultrasound and internal. It allows users to examine colour-coded sections of a vehicle to learn […]
Rating Rates: 82 percent of consumers satisfied with insurance provider, says new RatesDotCa study; top providers named
Toronto, Ontario – In a recent study from RatesDotCa reviewing the opinions of insurance policy holders in Canada, 82 percent of consumers report being satisfied with their insurance provider. The study specifically aims to offer a comprehensive look at what matters most to policyholders by ranking insurers across several key performance categories such as affordability […]
