Another One: Toronto Police recover more than 300 stolen vehicles and arrest 59 suspects in ‘Project Thoroughbred’
Toronto, Ontario — Last week, Toronto police announced that 59 suspects are facing charges in response to an auto theft and re-vinning probe that included more than 300 stolen vehicles. As noted by CP24, the results of the investigation, dubbed “Project Thoroughbred,” were announced at a news conference in Toronto, led by city police. Additionally, […]
Strange Claims: SGI reveals strangest automotive insurance fraud attempts in 2023
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported 263 fraudulent insurance cases in 2023, resulting in an approximate total value of $5.9 million dollars. Read below to see some of the strangest automotive claims as SGI describes them. Decoy for a vehicle theft Someone who reported her vehicle stolen said thieves must have stolen […]
A Year In Review: Theft, supplier strikes and repair cost top collision trends for 2023, says CCC Industry Solutions
Toronto, Ontario — According to CCC Intelligent Solutions, the 2023 collision repair industry in North America was marked by complex shifts and challenges related to the rise in vehicle theft, automotive strikes and the vehicle repair cost bubble. In its yearly report, CCC Intelligent Solutions noted that the United States saw a 10 percent increase […]
