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The Autonomous Report: Google launches Waymo, GM starts testing and Ford looks into drones
By Jeff Sanford   Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2016 — The emergence of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is a hot and trendy topic these days. Collision Repair magazine provides a weekly look at some of the developments in the field, including Uber’s current battles with the state of California, GM’s CEO saying the company will […]
December 18, 2016
Ford is examining the possibility of using flying drones, launched from an autonomous vehicle, that would help the self-driving car navigate.
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The Autonomous Report: Local Motors delivers an automated bus, Tesla will share its data and Rio Tinto uses driverless trucks
Toronto, Ontario — June 26, 2016 — A wealth of interesting news from the world of autonomous vehicles (AVs) this week, including potential improvements to Tesla’s autopilot feature, driverless mining trucks and China’s deep investment in the Internet of Cars.  – Various new technologies, from 3D printing to automated vehicles, come together in this one […]
June 26, 2016
Mining giant Rio Tinto now uses 45 240-ton driverless trucks in two of its Australian mines.
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Will GM create a certified collision program?
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 16, 2016 — The most recent Guild 21 teleconference featured presenter John Eck of General Motors. Eck is the Manager, Wholesale Dealer Channel for General Motors Customer Care & Aftersales. He is responsible for managing the collision business, including GM Dealer wholesale parts strategies, programs and industry relationships. […]
May 16, 2016
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse body-in-white. Statements from John Eck indicate that GM is considering a certification program for collision repairs to its cars. The 2017 Buick Lacrosse shows the proliferation of advanced materials. Various high-strength steels account for nearly 30 percent of the structure, with aluminum taking up another 9 percent.
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Next Guild 21 conference call to feature John Eck of GM
Hamilton, Ontario — May 11, 2016 — Quality repairs will be the focus of the next Guild 21 Conference Call, scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 2 p.m. EST. The guest for the call will be John Eck, Manager, Wholesale Dealer Channel for General Motors Customer Care & Aftersales.  Eck has over 25 years of […]
May 11, 2016
John Eck has over 25 years of experience with General Motors. His topic during the conference call will be quality repairs.
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GM, Lyft to test self-driving taxis
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — May 9, 2016 — A fleet of self-driving taxis will be undergoing tests within the next year. This fleet is a joint effort between General Motors and Lyft. Lyft is a ride-hailing company similar to Uber.  The fleet will consist of autonomous Chevrolet Bolts. Back in January, GM announced […]
May 9, 2016
Chevrolet Bolts, like the one shown here, will form the self-driving taxi fleet.
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GM adds Ashland’s Pliogrip 5770 to recommended list
Dublin, Ohio — March 24, 2016 — Pliogrip 5770 impact resistant adhesive from Ashland has been recommended by General Motors for use by autobody professionals to repair impact-resistant joints in frame rail assemblies, strut tower assemblies and other body structures that have critical strength requirements. According to Ashland, it is one of only three adhesives […]
March 24, 2016
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GM approves Chief equipment for CT6 repairs
Madison, Indiana — March 23, 2016 — GM has approved a family of Chief aluminum-specific tools and equipment to repair collision damage on the new Cadillac CT6. According to a statement from Chief, the company’s dust and fume extractors, aluminum dent repair station, MIG welder, collet set and structural holding package are the latest additions […]
March 23, 2016
GM has approved a family of Chief aluminum-specific tools and equipment to repair collision damage on the new Cadillac CT6.
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SEM awarded 52 GM recommendations
Rock Hill, South Carolina — February 25, 2016 — SEM Products has announced it has been awarded 52 recommendations from General Motors, spanning 218 distinct products. The product categories include adhesives, foams, panel bonding adhesives, plastic repair materials, seam sealers, stone guard coatings and undercoatings. According to SEM, the company’s specialty coatings, such as interior […]
February 25, 2016
General Motors has awarded SEM Products 52 recommendations spanning 218 products
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GM creates team to speed development of autonomous and electric vehicles
Detroit, Michigan — January 31, 2016 — General Motors has announced it will create a team dedicated to speeding up development of self-driving and electric cars. Long-time GM employee Doug Parks has been named Vice President for Autonomous Technology and Vehicle Executive and will lead the team. He was previously GM’s VP for Global Product […]
January 31, 2016
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GM recalls 13,950 Chevy Cobalts in Canada
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 17, 2015 — General Motors has announced a recall of 73,424 Chevrolet Cobalts in Canada and the US. The recall is due to a wiring issue that may interfere with deployment of the roof-mounted driver side airbag after a collision. The majority of the recalled Cobalts are model […]
August 17, 2015
Most of the vehicles covered under GM's latest recall are 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts.
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Upcoming Guild 21 conference call digs into GM’s MyPriceLink program
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 4, 2015 — There is much interest in the new General Motors parts initiative, mypricelink.com. Essentially, the program is intended to provide OE parts at prices that match those of the aftermarket. Those looking for information on this new program will also want to take note of an […]
August 4, 2015
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Transport Canada reminds Canadians of GM ignition switch recall
Ottawa, Ontario — December 15, 2014 — Transport Canada is reminding owners of any General Motors (GM) vehicles listed in the company’s ignition switch recall to take their vehicles into GM dealers for repairs as soon as possible. Last winter GM recalled 368,073 vehicles in Canada due to the risk that ignition switches in some […]
December 15, 2014
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