Strategic Steps: Pro Spot International hosts the Miller/Davis Group at Carlsbad facility
Carlsbad, California — On September 20, Pro Spot International hosted the Miller/Davis Group at its Carlsbad Manufacturing Plant and California Training Centre. The group engaged in a strategic performance session with partners from AkzoNobel and Color Compass Corporation. The visit specifically featured a comprehensive plant tour led by Pro Spot president Ron Olsson, who guided […]
Cold-Weather Closures: GM closes Kapuskasing, Ont., cold-weather testing facility
Kapuskasing, Ontario — After 51 years in operation, General Motors has announced that it is closing the Kapuskasing Proving Ground, a facility used to evaluate the durability of vehicles in cold weather. The Kapuskasing facility is the largest full-scale cold weather development facility in Ontario, with the site covering 272 acres and including a 3.6 […]
Emergency Expectations: AEB systems improving, but older tech struggles to keep up, says recent AAA report
Toronto, Ontario — A recent report on the Progression of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Technology from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that newer vehicle models tested are now able to avoid collisions 100 percent of the time at speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour. The report specifically aims to assess the performance of […]
Tuesday Ticker: Waymo earns US$5.6 billion in latest investment round; Boyd to release Q3 results Nov. 5
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s Tuesday Ticker, autonomous ride service Waymo marks US$11 billion in total capital raised following its latest investment round. Plus, Boyd Group Services sets the date for its Q3 2024 financial results. Woohoo for Waymo Self-driving robotaxi company Waymo has closed a US$5.6 billion funding round—the largest investment in the company’s […]
Pumpkin Smashdown: 1,000-pound pumpkin smashes vehicle at Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta
Damariscotta, Maine — It’s an age-old question: can a Mercury Sable sedan withstand the gravitational force of a giant pumpkin? At this year’s Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta in Damariscotta, Maine, event organizers attempted to answer this question by dropping a 1,000-pound pumpkin onto said vehicle. While the annual tradition was halted due to the Covid-19 […]
EV/AV Report: Stellantis invests in wind tunnel to test for electric vehicle aerodynamics; while the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s FSD systems following crashes
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis unveils its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology to test the aerodynamic potential of electric vehicles; while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launches an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following four collisions. Breaking into wind Stellantis recently unveiled its Moving Ground […]
Backpacks to Smiles: CARSTAR Downsview celebrates successful school supply drive
North York, Ontario — On October 17, 2024, CARSTAR Downsview, owned by Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera of MGM Group, celebrated the success of its “Backpacks to Smiles” campaign, which aimed to collect school supplies for underserved youth at the MLSE Launchpad. According to a recent press release about the charity campaign, CARSTAR Downsview initially […]
ADAS Advantages: Autel and Revv partner to provide ADAS solutions for automotive repair sector
Toronto, Ontario — Autel has announced a partnership with Revv–a driver of artificial intelligence (A.I.) software that aims to identify vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)–to bring ADAS identification and a repair service workflow to the automotive vehicle repair industry. As noted in a recent press release, the partnership aims to address the growing need […]
Buddy Up: Manitoba to reinstate one-to-one apprentice-journeyperson ratio Oct. 30; Exemptions available, says ATA of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba is reinstating its one-to-one apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio as of Oct. 30, though collision centres may apply for exemption to keep the two-to-one ratio via the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba. ATA of Manitoba President Norm Bruneau said the organization will link the applicable apprenticeship forms on its website. “We’re happy to […]
Can You Believe This?! Tired out builds; merry-go-cars and more
Toronto, Ontario — Friday means it’s time for Collision Repair to bring you another wacky clip! This week, we bring you the most tired-out build you’ve ever seen, mad and dangerous dashes for highway exits, Who Let the Dogs Out: The Remix and more! The post Can You Believe This?! Tired out builds; merry-go-cars and […]
