Stand Up Speak Out: Implementing AI in collision centres
Toronto, Ontario — Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the power to transform our daily lives as we know them. We’re not quite at the point where robots will be completing welds on the shop floor, but there are already plenty of ways you can use AI in collision centres. For operation’s sake; for customer connection; […]
Service Scramble: Service contracts to be considered as automobile insurance contracts in British Columbia, says BCFSA
Victoria, British Columbia — The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has issued a Regulatory Statement to respecify what is considered a service contract versus insurance contract in the province. The Regulatory Statement is specifically titled as “Product Warranty, Vehicle Warranty, and Automobile Insurance,” and according to the new policy, under the statement, contracts that […]
Fast-tracking Trades: Ontario to allow high school students to take up to 80 percent of senior courses in trades-based co-op education
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent Ontario government newsroom release, the provincial government is introducing a new policy and legislative measures to allow 80 percent of high school students’ senior courses to be in trades-based co-op education. The goal of the new policy is to help attract more young people to the trades by […]
Have Your Say: Alberta gov’t seeks feedback on auto insurance reforms
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government is currently considering auto insurance reforms and is seeking public feedback in order to implement a decision that is broadly accessible. Notably, Alberta’s government recently asked independent experts to look at systems that could help reduce the costs of auto insurance and “improve the sustainability of the insurance industry.” […]
Automatic Assurances: NHTSA to make AEB standard by 2029
Toronto, Ontario — The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to make automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard on all passenger vehicles and light trucks by September, 2029. The NHTSA’s new FMVSS will also regulate pedestrian AEB in vehicles, aiding […]
Inspecting Inspections: Nova Scotia government reviewing motor vehicle inspection requirements, says CBC
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Nova Scotia government is reviewing the requirements for motor vehicle inspections (MVI), CBC News has reported. A spokesperson for the Public Works Department told CBC News in a statement that the provincial government started looking at MVI fees at the beginning of this year. Currently, in Nova Scotia, MVIs are […]
See You at SEMA: SEMA, AAPEX 2024 registration now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — Ring, ring! The lights of Las Vegas are calling, ’cause registration for the 2024 SEMA Show is now open. Interested parties can register for SEMA and the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) here. This year’s SEMA Show will be held Nov. 5 through Nov. 8; AAPEX will run Nov. 5 through Nov. […]
Bringing In Brian: AkzoNobel names Brain Martin business development manager, automotive and specialty coatings, North America
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that Brian Martin has joined its Automotive and Specialty Coatings division as Business Development Manager for North America. According to a recent press release, “in his new role, Brian will be instrumental in the continuing development of dealership collision programs and will be the AkzoNobel brand ambassador with all […]
Props for ProgiSync: Consolidated Collision Services first collision network to adopt OEM Certification feature in ProgiSync for all certified locations
Montreal, Quebec — Progi is proud to announce the addition of two major partners to its OEM Certifications feature in ProgiSync: Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) and Wawanesa Insurance. Launched last fall, the OEM Certification feature is designed to showcase collision expertise by displaying OEM certifications to insurance and network partners in ProgiSync. The feature is […]
Tuesday Ticker: Honda makes largest-ever North American investment; Parts supplier Martinrea invests in 3D printed parts tech
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly automotive-skewed economics report—your Tuesday Ticker—we cover Honda’s latest EV investment right here on Canadian soil; Martinrea’s recent decision to invest $6 million in 3D printed parts technologies; and Boyd Group’s Q4 2023 and full-year numbers as we wait for the company’s Q1 2024 results. Electric news in Alliston, Ont. […]
