Big Picture: Day one of CIECA CONNEX focuses on AI, cybersecurity
Detroit, Michigan — The CIECA CONNEX Annual Conference is happening this week in Detroit, and Collision Repair magazine is on the ground to bring you the industry-leading insights shared at this week’s event. This year’s CONNEX theme is The Intersection of Data and Mobility, with topics in ADAS, autonomous vehicle technologies, EV and alternative fuel […]
Video Interview: Bill Brower emphasizes Solera’s commitment to sustainable claims
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive sector is in the midst of profound changes. With obstacles like electric vehicle integration, heightened repair complexities, and a wide range of emerging technologies, Bill Brower, who serves as the senior vice president for global industry relations and North American claims, predicts that the collision repair field will undergo more […]
Tuesday Ticker: Analysts warn Tesla robotaxi event may fall short of expectations; European battery firm lays off workers, scales back plans
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Morgan Stanley warns that Tesla’s Oct. 10 event may fall short of wickedly high expectations. Plus, a Swedish-based battery firm faces further struggles. Building suspense for stock’s sake Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to debut at the company’s event on Oct. 10—but fans and analysts are worried the […]
Next Up, Halifax: Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, off to the East Coast
Halifax, Nova Scotia — After a successful run in Montreal, Quebec, Collision Repair’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, will make its next stop at the CAA Atlantic Halifax Location on October 9, 2024. Join Collision Repair magazine, Fix Network and a lineup of expert EV speakers for a day of EV repair knowledge. […]
Holo-Guard: Ford publishes patent for interior, exterior holographic technology
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has once again published an interesting patent—the automaker’s latest technology proposes in-vehicle hologram technology that could display images on the outside of a car. While the automaker does not outline an exact purpose for the technology, it does suggest users could emit images of police officers or vicious-looking guard dogs to […]
High Stakes Keynote: Nasdaq’s Chief Economist to keynote MSO Symposium in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada — Nasdaq’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Phil Mackintosh, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Caesar’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Phil Mackintosh joined Nasdaq in 2018 and has over 30 years of financial, operational and […]
ADAS Assistance: Hunter Engineering releases new ADAS Coverage Guide
Toronto, Ontario — Hunter Engineering has released a new comprehensive advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) coverage guide, which aims to offer users easily accessible static and dynamic calibration coverage for service advisors and customers. As listed under Hunter’s ADAS Coverage Guide: Calibrations and Wheel Alignment Adjustments, the new publication covers hundreds of vehicle models from […]
EV/AV Report: GM EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while distracted drivers learn how to get around autonomous vehicle warnings
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while an IIHS study reveals that perhaps too many drivers are multitasking while their vehicles are set for partially automated driving. GM gets supercharged On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, […]
Olympic Efforts: CARSTAR Johnny K Group hosts ‘JKCG Olympics’ staff appreciation day supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — On Sept. 14, CARSTAR Ellerslie, part of the CARSTAR Johnny K Group, held an Olympic-themed Staff Appreciation Day–dubbed the JKCG Olympics–where staff competed in a variety of activities to foster team spirit and camaraderie. Johnny Kloeckes, owner of six CARSTAR locations in the Edmonton, Alta., area, spearheaded this event. An advocate for […]
Hailstorm Hardships: IBC reports that recent Calgary hailstorm will continue to put pressure on Alberta’s insurance system
Calgary, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is warning that more automotive insurers could be pushed out of the province following an August hailstorm that resulted in $900 million in unexpected claims costs pressures. Specifically, Aaron Sutherland, IBC’s vice president for the Pacific and Western area explained in a media release that costs […]
