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Fine Print: Study finds many drivers misinformed about auto insurance coverage

Toronto, Ontario — Insurance is simply a fact of life when owning a vehicle in Canada, but a new survey from Forbes Advisor has found that many drivers lack a full understanding of what their policy actually provides. In an online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, Forbes Advisor found that at least 40 percent believed […]

Just Like the Simulation: ICBC launches Street Sense interactive driving app

Victoria, British Columbia — ICBC has officially entered the interactive space with the launch of the government insurer’s new driving simulation and training tool, Street Sense, available now on Steam and mobile app stores. For its first foray into what arguably borders on the world of gaming, ICBC has unveiled an app that puts users […]

A Clearer Picture: CMT expands DriveWell platform to access connected vehicle data

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Global telematics provider Cambridge Mobile Telematics announced on Wednesday that its DriveWell platform has been expanded to provide access to connected vehicle data from over 20 automakers in North America and Europe. Access to the data of connected vehicles checks another box on the list of IoT (Internet of Things) devices that CMT’s […]

Winning the Belt: Subaru Ascent, Forester commended on seat belt reminders by IIHS

Toronto, Ontario — Subaru Canada is keeping drivers strapped in the only way they ethically can—through effective seat belt reminders that the IIHS just commended in its first-ever test of such technology. Of the 26 models that participated in the test, the 2022 Subaru Ascent and 2022 Subaru Forester were the only two to earn […]

No-Fault Fiasco: B.C. cyclist sent repair bill for damage to vehicle that hit him

Vancouver, British Columbia — One typically assumes there to be physical costs to being involved in a car accident, but as one British Columbia cyclist is learning, an unexpected financial burden is what truly adds insult to the injury. Last summer, Ben Bolinger alleges that a car ran a stop sign and hit him as […]

Rates and Rebates in Regina: SGI rebalancing insurance rates, battling scammers in rebate process

Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan drivers may see changes in their auto insurance rates starting tomorrow, as SGI has revenue-neutral rate rebalancing scheduled for the first of the month. SGI says the rebalancing will not cause any change in revenue to the provincial Auto Fund, but will see 49 percent of customers receiving a decrease in […]

An Economical Choice: Solera renews multi-year visual intelligence, machine learning platform partnership with Economical Insurance

Toronto, Ontario — Solera has announced the renewal of its multi-year agreement with Economical, Sonnet and Family Insurance Solutions to use its visual intelligence (VI)/machine learning (ML) platform as a workflow management tool. “We are honoured to collaborate with Economical on its innovation journey. Solera’s data and technology have enabled us to deliver AI-powered solutions […]

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Window of Opportunity: B.C. car thieves targeting pre-2008 vehicles, data shows

Victoria, British Columbia — According to new data analysis from the CBC, car thieves on Canada’s west coast have slightly more retro taste than their eastern counterparts, noting that most models stolen in British Columbia are from between 1997 and 2007. This trend bucks the norm seen throughout much of the rest of the country, […]

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Trapped Gas: ICBC announces rebates to address skyrocketing gas prices

Victoria, British Columbia — Some relief is on the way for British Columbian drivers who have been shelling out big time at the pumps recently, as the province’s public insurer plans to roll out rebates in the coming months. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), in recognition of the effect that Russia’s invasion of […]

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Smart Scanners: Tractable, Black Widow partner in new auto-damage assessment app

O’Fallon, Missouri — Artificial intelligence company, Tractable is partnering with Black Widow to deliver a new auto-damage assessment app to smartphones. Black Widow, an automotive imagery company will be integrating Tractable’s damage assessment AIs, creating an app that detects damage and generates vehicle condition reports, including estimated repair costs. According to a video by Tractable, […]

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Without a Trace: Saskatchewan driver claims dream car missing, shows SGI stock photo as ‘proof’

Regina, Saskatchewan — There are plenty of ways drivers go about getting their dream cars. Some take the old-fashioned route and save their hard-earned cash; others bite the bullet and spontaneously pick up their dream vehicle hours after reading the Kijiji post. You could trade vehicles with a buddy or restore a classic to modern […]

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Industry Remix: New Romans Group report dives into changing industry landscape

Toronto, Ontario — Ever since the COVID–19 pandemic began people have been eagerly awaiting the “return to normal” that we were promised, but a new whitepaper from The Romans Group suggests that the auto industry that comes out of the other side of this won’t look quite the same as the one that came in. […]

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