Faking It: Manitoba Public Insurance unveils top claims fraud cases in 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba — To close out 2023, MPI has created a list of some of its most ridiculous attempts at insurance fraud claims for the year. According to MPI’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), auto insurance fraud in Manitoba costs more than $50 million every year. In 2023, the SIU closed more than 3,000 investigations of […]
Chilly Challenges: Tesla Cycbertruck hits less than 80 percent of advertised range in winter driving test
Austin, Texas — According to a winter driving test conducted by Spec Reviews, the Tesla Cybertruck performed at 79 percent, or 254 miles, of the vehicle’s advertised 320-mile range. The test, which was performed by Kyle Connor on Youtube, included driving a Cybertruck on a highway in Texas and running the vehicle at around 70 […]
High-Voltage Learning: ASE to present free EV service webinar on January 9
Toronto, Ontario — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free electric-vehicle-centric webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 4:00 pm E.T. The webinar, titled “Electric Vehicle (EV) Service,” will be hosted by Vince Manship of Garage Gurus and will cover topics such as high-voltage battery charging; reviewing low-voltage […]
Tuesday Ticker: Honda eyes huge investment in Canada; Rivian marks production records
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Honda considers what could reportedly be its largest-ever investment, while Rivian grapples with a double-edged sword. Eyes on EVs According to weekend reports from Japanese news outlets, Honda is considering an $18 billion investment to build a Canadian electric vehicle plant. Reports came out on Sunday after […]
Smiles On: Dave Luehr’s fifth annual Positivity Summit to take place virtually Jan. 25
Tennessee, United States — Dave Luehr’s Positivity Summit is back for its fifth annual iteration on January 25–tune in for a full-day broadcast featuring more than 50 speakers from the collision repair and related automotive industries. Speakers include Frank Terlep of Auto Techcelerators; Leanne Jeffries of OEC and Certified Collision Care; Ryan Smith of Saskatchewan […]
Moving to the Mall: Kirmac Collision and Autoglass acquires Automall Autobody in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia — Kirmac Collision and Autoglass has announced its acquisition of Automall Autobody in Abbotsford, B.C. This acquisition marks Kirmac’s 17th location in the Metro Vancouver market. According to a recent press release, the Abbotsford region was chosen because it is a growing community located one hour from downtown Vancouver and because it […]
Stellantis Steps Back: OEM dials back auto show participation; will attend North American shows on case-by-case basis
Toronto, Ontario — According to the automaker, a ‘challenging’ market has prompted Stellantis to re-evaluate its future North American auto show participation. The Chrysler parent company says its future North American auto show participation will be looked at on a “case-by-case” basis. “With a focus on preserving business fundamentals to mitigate the impact of a […]
EV/AV Report: Hyundai opts for solid state; while autonomous vehicles pave roads
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai files a patent for an all-solid-state electric vehicle system in the United States; while the University of Liverpool invents autonomous, robotic vehicles to repair potholes. Under pressure Hyundai has recently filed a patent for a pressurized all-solid-state EV battery system in the United […]
Container Entertainer: Rivian files patent for wheel mount with cylindrical compartments for added accessories
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian has recently filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate additional accessory components in the R1S SUV. According to the patent description—filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—the spare mount has the wheel oriented so the cavity is facing outward, allowing Rivian to fill […]
Vehicles Against Violence: GM files patent for an in-vehicle violence detection system
Toronto, Ontario — A new patent from General Motors is designed to detect violence inside the vehicle cabin. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and published on December 28, 2023, the patent specifically describes a camera-based system for detecting violence inside the cabin of a vehicle using a standard camera to capture […]