What a Wednesday: Driven Brands hosts Day 2 of ÉVOLUTION conference
Montreal, Quebec — Wednesday marked an eventful second day at the Driven Brands Evolution Conference, filled with valuable insights and engaging sessions. The day began with breakfast from 7 a.m., setting the tone for a productive day ahead. At 8 a.m., the conference commenced with opening remarks. Sabrina Thring, COO of CARSTAR Canada, and Maurice […]
Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles?
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Life’s a Game: Ford publishes patent for remote-controlled vehicles
Detroit, Michigan — Ford published a rather interesting patent in early December; it appears the OEM is pursuing vehicular remote control capabilities via a smartphone controller. The original patent was filed on June 2, 2021, and published on Dec. 8, 2022. The patent looks at capabilities in controlling a vehicle that’s towing a trailer, though […]
Automation Station: Pro Spot demonstrates AI-driven welders, sanders at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Pro Spot has always been a company keenly focused on the future, says founder Ron Olsson. This was obvious from the company’s booth at SEMA this year, which featured a host of artificial intelligence (AI) driven collision repair equipment. Check out what Olsson had to say about the company’s future focus.
Add-Ons and Accoutrements: Average Ford Bronco owner spends $1,700 on OEM accessories
Michigan, United States – Ford retailers have sold over one million units in Bronco accessories, with the math suggesting that the average Bronco owner spent $1,700 on these additions. While the average owner of the smaller Bronco Sport spent $800 on factory-backed accessories, most Ford Bronco owners spent around $1,700 instead. Why Ford accessories in […]
Mega Headaches: Volvo eyes Tesla-style megacasts for next-gen vehicles
Stockholm, Sweden — Volvo cars hopes its future use of aluminum megacastings for automotive body parts will boost the automaker’s ability to reach sustainability targets. Over the next few years, the Swedish automaker is investing 10 billion crowns ($1.1 billion) to its Torslanda plant—the automaker’s largest and oldest facility—to prepare the site for the production […]
Fight for your Right: CAR Coalition releases call-to-action video stating Right to Repair principles
Washington, D.C. – An active voice in the debate surrounding vehicle data rights, the CAR Coalition, a U.S.-based lobbying group advocating for “Right to Repair” legislation for collision repairers, has released their organization’s Call-to-Action, announced in a press release from Tuesday. The CAR Coalition released a video where they outlined their call on government to […]
Manheim UVVI: used vehicle prices slumps after hurricaines pass
Atlanta, Georgia — January 10, 2018 — Used vehicles prices have softened in the wake fierce hurricane season. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index—which accounts for wholesale pieces adjusted for mix, mileage and season—came to a reading of 132.0 last December. While a 5.6 pointover last year, is also marks the lowest levels seen since […]
