Willkommen to the Big Leagues: Automechanika Frankfurt returns with 78,000 attendees
Frankfurt, Germany — The biannual Automechanika Frankfurt auto show wrapped up its five-day stay in Germany’s financial capital on Friday, closing out nearly a full week of presentations and demonstrations on the latest tips and techniques the international auto industry has to offer. Drawing in some of the biggest brands the industry has to offer, […]
The Devil’s Duo: One in thirty drivers admit to substance use before driving, U.S. survey says
Virginia, United States — One in thirty of all American drivers in an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) survey admitted to using alcohol and marijuana within two hours of driving. One in ten drivers reported using alcohol and marijuana at the same time in the past year, compared to the seven in ten who […]
No Boys Club: Australian Safety expert proposes restricted male licensing to over 21 amid summer of fatal crashes
Sydney, Australia — “Boys will be boys” is a phrase that may no longer fly in Australia’s southernmost state, as the New South Wales (NSW) government weighs out a controversial proposal that could restrict men under the age of 21 from applying for a driver’s licence. Reports have been emerging about a startling spike in […]
On the Lookout: York police calling on industry’s assistance in tracking fatal hit-and-run driver
Richmond Hill, Ontario — York Regional Police (YPS) are calling on Toronto-area auto repair shops to keep an eye out for a vehicle linked to a fatal hit-and-run in Richmond Hill earlier this month, as the fleeing driver may have sought repairs in the area. YPS reached out to Collision Repair on Tuesday morning for […]
Wake Up Call: AIA asks for testimony on diagnostic data access
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is calling on the repair industry to testify on the importance of data access for repair and maintenance, providing a stronger case for when the federal government addresses right to repair in the coming months. In an email to its members on Sept. 16, […]
