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ADAS
Tech Sets the Tone: ADAS tech can instill false sense of driver security, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), particularly things like adaptive cruise control (ACC) and automatic emergency braking (AEB), have done wonders for easing the stress of drivers behind the wheel, but a new report shows those pieces of tech are instilling a false sense of security in those who make regular use of them. […]
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ADAS
Quarterly Check-in: New Ford On Target touches on glass and ADAS, Mach-E welding and more
Toronto, Ontario — Ford dropped the third edition of its 2022 On Target newsletters last Thursday, where the legacy OEM offered a reminder to glass repair technicians, clarified some welding details on the Mustang Mach-E SUV and announced the approval of a lift table from Bosch. Ford made a point of opening this issue of […]
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Collision Repair
Silicon Shift: Global car production forecasted to increase, says research analyst
Toronto, Ontario — Global car production is forecasted to increase in the second half of 2022 thanks to supply chain recovery, according to a report by, J.P. Morgan Research, a research wing of the international banking company. Semiconductor and chip shortages are nearing the end and should become more readily available in the second half […]
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Collision Repair
Them Kia Boyz: Hyundai, Kia vehicles ‘easy targets’ for theft, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — In the hopes of balancing out some of the fear mongering that can sprout up when vehicle thefts come on the rise, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has unveiled some concrete insights into what vehicles are being targeted, why they are being targeted, and what happens when they are recovered? It […]
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OEM Certifications
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, […]
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Tools and Rules: asTech updates introduce ‘shop rules’ feature, alternate tool options
Toronto, Ontario — The latest updates to Repairify Inc.’s  asTech diagnostic scanning technology aim to provide repair facilities with workflow solutions that are specifically catered to meet a business’ unique needs, as well as open up some flexibility in tool choice for repairers. Among the most notable additions to the software is the introduction of […]
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Under Your Nose: GM repair bulletin warns of subtle sensor obstructions, false collision warnings
Toronto, Ontario — Car giving you false collision warnings and you don’t know why? Take a peek at how that license plate is sitting in its frame—are bent corners obscuring the sensors beneath? That might be your answer, according to a recent bulletin posted to General Motors’ Techlink repair portal. In a recent post to […]
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Collision Repair Matchmaking: New Subaru shop locator to help drivers find best-equipped facility for repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Subaru drivers in need of a fix have a new one-stop-shop at their disposal as the Japanese OEM’s Canadian division has launched a new website to help connect drivers with Subaru Certified Collision Repair Network-affiliated facilities. Subaru drivers can now look up not just the nearest certified repair facility, but the one […]
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Repair Rights: New NHTSA guidelines promote balance between security and third-party access
Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has new guidelines promoting the need to balance the needs of cybersecurity and third-party access, in light of the right to repair movement and multiple cases of vehicles being stolen or compromised due to inadequate security systems. Effectively an update of its 2016 predecessor, “Cybersecurity Best […]
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If It Ain’t Broke: 96 percent of Subarus sold in Canada over last 10 years still on the road, study says
Toronto, Ontario — To at least temporarily put to bed a longstanding debate in the auto industry about which automaker’s vehicles are truly “built to last,” a recent market research report found that 96 percent of Subaru vehicles sold in Canada in the past ten years are still running and on the road. According to […]
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Bring the Noise: New Dodge exhaust tech helps Challenger concept EV hit 126 decibels
Toronto, Ontario — As the beloved model winds down its long-standing production run, engineers at Dodge are ensuring that a particular electric-powered Charger concept model sends the iconic muscle car off with the roar it deserves—even if it requires some help from an amplifier or two. “It looks like a Dodge, sounds like a Dodge […]
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Buyers’ Buzz: Dodge Hornet announced, gas and hybrid variants available
Michigan, United States — Following the phasing out of two of its most iconic vehicles, Stellantis has announced a new entry-level vehicle: the 2023 Dodge Hornet. Contrary to earlier leaks, the Hornet is confirmed to be a compact crossover rather than a full-blown SUV. According to the company’s press release, the Hornet is Dodge’s gateway […]
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