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 […]
Rate Relaxations: Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, make switch to no-fault system, says industry sources
Edmonton, Alberta — According to a recent report from CBC News, the United Conservative Party (UCP) in Alberta is set to announce that it’s going to let auto insurers in the province raise insurance premiums, while also removing personal injury lawsuits and legal claims. Specifically, as noted by the news source, the province’s government is […]
Welcomes of the Week: Fix Auto North York celebrates its grand opening
North York, Ontario — Fix Auto North York has announced its grand opening. Led by Roger Seochand, the new franchise is reportedly committed to innovation, quality and a strong community focus. According to a recent press release, Seochand’s journey into the automotive industry first began with no prior experience. “He started from the shop floor […]
Tuesday Ticker: Ford to pay near-record $165-million penalty on recall failure; Northvolt considers possibility of bankruptcy protections
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday ticker, Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay a near-record $165-million penalty to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for allegations of failing to quickly respond to recall measures; while Northvolt is reportedly considering the possibility of bankruptcy protections in the United States. Fine finds Ford Motor […]
Electrified Data: Front-end collisions impact ICE vehicles more than electric vehicles, says new Mitchell report
Toronto, Ontario — According to a new Plugged-In Electric Vehicle report from Mitchell, front-end collisions impact internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at a greater frequency than electric vehicles—a difference of 31.59 percent to 25.88 percent, respectively. The report, which documents repair statistics on electric vehicles in both Canada and the United States over the last […]
All In for Appreciation: Myers Automotive Group hosts casino themed employee appreciation event
Ottawa, Ontario — Last Friday, Myers Automotive Group hosted a high-stakes employee appreciation event for the CARSTAR Barrhaven and CARSTAR Ottawa South Centre teams that was anything but a bust as it featured a little slice of Las Vegas in the form of a casino theme. “We’ve been trying to think of something different than […]
