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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

HIJACKING HAND TOOLS Cybersecurity research warns that hand tools with smart features can be vulnerable to cyber attacks. In its research, Nozomi Networks’ Labs found vulnerabilities in a Bosch Rexroth smart pneumatic torque wrench that the company says is commonly used on vehicle production lines. The wrench’s smart functions allow it to send activity data […]

April 10, 2024

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OEM NEWS

PRIVATE PARTS One major announcement to come out of BMW’s February Certified Collision Repair Centre (CCRC) conference was the OEM’s decision to expand its restricted parts program in Canada to include select aluminum and carbon fibre components. The decision is in line with BMW North America’s parts restrictions in the United States market, BMW Collision […]

April 10, 2024

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BUSINESS NEWS

FIRST IN THE NATION Chapman Auto Body and its three locations are the first Canadian members of Certified Collision Group (CCG), Kelvin Campbell, owner of Chapman Auto Body, announced. Chapman Auto Body operates three stores in Dartmouth, Halifax and Bedford, Nova Scotia. CCG first announced its expansion to Canada in December 2023. “I’m looking forward […]

April 10, 2024

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INDUSTRY NEWS

ON PROUD DISPLAY Collision Repair magazine representatives recently had the opportunity to participate in an exciting Open House event at the AkzoNobel Ontario headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. The event showcased the latest innovations and developments in the collision repair industry. Attendees were given a demonstration of an Automated Dosing Machine, led by technical consultant Dave […]

April 10, 2024

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

DONALD HALL, SATA CANADA Donald Hall has joined SATA Canada as a business development specialist for the Alberta region, he announced via LinkedIn in late January. Working in the industry since 2016, Hall delivers years of experience in relationship building and development, previously working with some of the largest collision networks in Canada. Regarding his […]

April 10, 2024

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PUTTING THE ‘NO’ IN AUTONOMOUS

Advanced driver assistance systems are a finicky feature By DARRYL SIMMONS The recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts a spotlight on the current state of partial driving automation systems, revealing a concerning gap in safety measures. IIHS recently revealed the results of its tests on vehicles with semi-autonomous advanced driver […]

April 10, 2024

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EV RUNDOWN

Electric vehicles add 2.5 days cycle time, six hours labour; rate of repair drops 10 percent, and more insights from ARC’s EV Roundtable On March 30, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada hosted more than 80 members of the Canadian automotive aftermarket for an in-depth discussion on electric vehicles and how electrification will impact the auto […]

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