Friday Fun: Apple sued over distracted driving, new course just for detailers and dealerships shouldn’t give up on collision
![Apple is the subject of two separate lawsuits over its decision to not lock out its FaceTime application while users are driving.](https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2017/01/images_FridayFun_AppleFaceTime_LG.jpg.webp)
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 26, 2017 — This week’s edition of Friday Fun looks into two lawsuits against Apple over its FaceTime app, an Alberta collision instructor has designed a course just for detailers, New Zealand’s industry struggles with a technician shortage and much, much more! – Apple is facing criticism for […]
Alberta’s Bill 203 scrapped by review committee
![Members of Alberta's Legislative Assembly reviewing Bill 203 have decided not to let the bill go forward after hearing testimony from dealers and repairers.](https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2017/01/images_AlbertaLegislatureBill203_LG.jpg.webp)
Edmonton, Alberta — January 26, 2017 — An Alberta private member’s bill that was intended to protect motorists from unexpectedly high repair bills did not proceed to second reading. Bill 203, originally introduced by Edmonton-Meadowlark NDP MLA Jon Carson, was under review by the standing committee on families and communities, but the Alberta Members of […]
New online courses available from AMi
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North Richland Hills, Texas — January 26, 2017 — The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), has announced the addition of several new online courses for the collision repair segment. These newly released courses provide credit toward the organization’s Collision Repair Segment certificates and professional designations. • Customer Service Certificate• Accredited Automotive Office Manager (AAOM) professional […]
CCIF kicks off 2017 with Cars & Technology Showcase
![At the 2017 CCIF Cars & Technology Showcase. CCIF continues with a full slate of speakers and panel discussions on January 27.](https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2017/01/images_CARSANDTECHSHOWCASE_LG.jpg.webp)
Vaughan, Ontario — January 26, 2017 — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) kicked off its first meeting of 2017 at Universal Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario, with the Cars & Technology Showcase on January 26. The event continues on January 27 with the formal opening of the meeting by Chairman Joe Carvalho of Economical […]