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 […]
Feeling Rivian Blue: New report highlights more than 16 worker safety violations at Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois
Normal, Illinois — A recent report from Bloomberg shares a history of serious health and safety violations at automaker Rivian’s plant in Normal, Illinois, including a former employee claiming to have experienced “Rivian Blue” bile after painting R1T pickup trucks without PPE. The electric vehicle manufacturer has specifically received citations for 16 initial violations in […]
Make Way for McQuillan: CCG announces Tony McQuillan as new Canadian vice president of sales
Toronto, Ontario — Certified Collision Group (CCG) has announced that as of October 28, 2024, Tony McQuillan has joined the organization as the Canadian vice president of sales. According to a recent press release, McQuillan has more than 35 years of collision repair experience alongside extensive knowledge of OEMs, sales, collision management and technical training. […]
