Recyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and Expo
Reno, Nevada — Last week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its 81st annual Convention and Expo at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, Las Vegas, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented during the Friday night […]
Tech Talks: CIECA to hold vehicle and data privacy webinar on November 21
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that the company’s next webinar will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. EST and will cover “Vehicle Data and Privacy: A Balancing Act.” The one-hour live broadcast will further feature Adonne Washington, mobility, location and data policy counsel at the […]
A Spooktacular Shine: Mint Smartwash in Calgary, Alta embraces Halloween season with haunted car wash
Calgary, Alberta — With Halloween upon us, the Mint Smartwash in Calgary, Alberta has more than embraced the spooky season through the creation of a haunted car wash. The first year for the event, bright by day, the car wash turns into a haunted-house-style experience from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with employees dressed in […]
Winter Worries: Friday afternoons in December are the most dangerous time to drive, Allstate Canada data shows
Toronto, Ontario — Recent collision claims data from Allstate Insurance Company of Canada reveals that December, January and November are respectively the three highest volume months for insurance claims due to a collision. From here, Friday afternoons in December are the most dangerous. When looking at the data, Allstate’s report further notes that half of […]
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 […]