Artificial Intelligence Aggravations: Customers dissatisfied with AI-based vehicle technologies, says J.D. Power
Washington D.C., United States — Many vehicle drivers are dissatisfied with the artificial intelligence (AI) technology systems included in their vehicles, J.D. Power Report’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study reveals. The study—which polled 81,926 owners of new 2024 model-year vehicles found that while owners often offer praise for some advanced vehicle features, others […]
Off the Record: 73 percent of insured drivers prefer to pay out of pocket for repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly two-thirds of American drivers would prefer to pay out of pocket and avoid using auto insurance in the event of an accident, according to a survey of 2,000 American consumers, conducted by LendingTree. Of those who did file a post-accident claim, 24 percent regret doing so. According to LendingTree’s survey, 39 […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars turned into boats; crazy crash tests and more
Toronto, Ontario — August is almost over, but the wacky car clips keep on rolling. In this Can You Believe This?! video, check out some truly unique car designs, cars turned into boats, crazy crash tests and more. The post Can You Believe This?! Cars turned into boats; crazy crash tests and more appeared first on […]
Flooding Fallouts: July flash floods in Toronto and Southern Ontario caused over $940 million in insured damages, reports IBC
Toronto, Ontario — According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the flash flooding that took place in Toronto and other parts of Southern Ontario between July 15 and 16, 2024 is estimated to have caused over $940 million in insured damages. During the torrential rain storm that caused the flash flooding in these areas, almost […]
Celebrating 30 Years: Speakers and sponsors announced for CIECA CONNEX 2024 annual conference
Sanford, North Carolina – The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its lineup of speakers at the 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024. The event is being held at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel in Detroit, Mich. from September 24 through 25. This year’s theme is “The Intersection of Data & Mobility” and will be […]
An LOR Lowdown: Q2 2024 length of rental down slightly from Q2 2023, says Enterprise
Ottawa, Ontario — The Canada-wide length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in Q2 2024 was 15.5 days, marking a 1.3-day decline from the same quarter of 2023 but an increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Enterprise’s most recent LOR report. Alberta reported the highest LOR at 17.3 days, a 0.3-day increase. It was […]
Restore the Star: CARSTAR staff, owners and industry partners discuss strategies for driving growth, maximizing profitability
Toronto, Ontario — In a powerful gathering in Toronto, an elite group of CARSTAR owners and managers from across the nation convened to chart the course for the future. This strategic summit, dubbed ‘Restore the Star’, brought together some of the brightest minds in the CARSTAR family and key industry partners, all focused on one […]
Hunger Pains: Intact says its ‘appetite’ in Alberta auto insurance market reducing
Edmonton, Alberta — Intact Financial Corp says its appetite for Alberta auto insurance business is “reducing” in light of the provincial auto insurance rate cap. During a Q2 2024 earnings call, Intact CEO and Director Charles Brindamour said Alberta’s “artificial cap that is below inflation” makes it “very hard for the industry.” “As a result, […]
Going For Gold: Car-O-Liner to act as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 trades competition
Lyon, France — Car-O-Liner will serve as a gold sponsor for the WorldSkills 2024 competition, to be held from September 10 to 15, 2024 in Lyon, France. As a gold sponsor of the event, Car-O-Liner will specifically support the autobody repair skill competition, and several Car-O-Liner products will be used by the competitors during the […]
Towing Toils: New provincial tow regulations limiting training and service capacity, say Northern Ontario operators
Ottawa, Ontario — Tow operators in Northern Ontario have reported complications with the new industry requirements imposed on July 21, 2024, that require service testing not readily available in the region. Some tow operators in Northern Ontario originally reported to CBC News that they have been struggling to hire new drivers to assist with roadside […]
