Report: Autonomous vehicles a decade away
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 11, 2015 — A new report from Navigant suggests that fully automated vehicles that operate with no driver are “still a decade away.” But the incremental systems necessary to create the foundation for true AVs will come into production over the next five to ten years. According to […]
New Chief videos teach proper anchoring for F-150
Madison, Indiana — November 11, 2015 — Chief has developed six videos that show how to properly secure the new Ford F-150 to a frame rack for pulling or sectioning. The videos are part of Chief’s structural holding how-to series, and cover the components included in its F-150 aluminum cab holding system (P/N 30002). They can […]
Boyd Group total gross sales jump to over $300 million in Q3
By Jeff Sanford Winnipeg, Manitoba — November 11, 2015 — Boyd Group Income Fund has reported its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2015. The numbers are impressive and confirm that the company continues to execute on its goal of consolidating a broad swath of the North American collision repair industry. According to the latest […]
Ontario to consult on updating end-of-life vehicle processing standards
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 11, 2015 — The Ontario Ministry of Environment & Climate Change have recently posted updates to the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) and announced a second consultation proposal regarding standards for end-of-life vehicle (ELV) processors. It’s common knowledge in the recycling industry that some ELV processing facilities adhere […]
Solera integrates parts procurement solutions to form InPart
Westlake, Texas — November 11, 2015 — Solera Holdings has announced the integration of its parts procurement solutions, including Distribution Service Technologies (“DST”) and APU Solutions (“APU”), to form InPart. Through InPart, Solera will enable online parts procurement from the industry’s largest network of suppliers directly within the existing systems and workflow of collision and […]
