Tag: connected cars

Technology

Linking Up: GM and TELUS partner to integrate 5G into new vehicles by 2025

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors and TELUS are looking to lead the charge on connecting vehicles to the web with the two companies announcing that they have partnered to integrate TELUS 5G internet into next-generation GM vehicles. “Connectivity is already transforming the ownership experience for our drivers, and that trend will accelerate with our next-generation […]

September 1, 2021

Technology

Poor Connection: J.D. Power names smartphone connectivity as concern for new vehicle shoppers

Toronto, Ontario — A new study from J.D. Power shows that while drivers have been generally satisfied with their new-vehicle purchases lately, smartphone connectivity continues to fall short of consumer expectations. “Owners are caught in the middle when vehicle and phone technologies don’t properly connect,” said Dave Sargent, v-p of automotive quality at J.D. Power.  […]

August 31, 2021

Collision Repair

First-ever testing event for connected vehicles is coming to Quebec

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — February 13, 2019 –- For the first time ever OmniAir Consortium, a leading industry association promoting connected vehicles and Propulsion in Quebec, is partnering up to host Quebec Plugfest, an event dedicated to connected vehicle testing. “OmniAir is excited to partner with Propulsion Québec to host our next Plugfest and […]

February 12, 2019

Technology

Ontario government moves on becoming a leader in AVs

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — January 23, 2019 –- Self-driving cars will be becoming more of a reality seen on Ontario roads in the near future. Ontario’s Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek announced on Tuesday that Ontario has gone forward with making changes to the 10-year automated vehicle pilot program, which was launched in 2016. […]

January 23, 2019

Collision Repair

A disruptive CASE

By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – January 16, 2019 – Connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles could cause the loss of more than 48,000 jobs in Canada’s automotive aftermarket by 2051, a new report from the Conference Board of Canada suggests. “The implications of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles on the automotive aftermarket have […]

January 16, 2019

Collision Repair

CCF in YYZ

By Steve Knox Toronto, Ontario — October 5, 2018 — In August, I found myself in a conversation that has stuck uncomfortably in my mind. During lunch with a colleague—a veteran in the Canadian collision world—we were discussing industry changes, and how repair businesses have needed to adapt to address them. The cars we work on are not like the […]

October 5, 2018

Collision Repair

AIA’s Community of Practice on access to connected vehicle data

By CRM staff   Toronto, Ontario — September 21, 2018 — The Automotive Industry Association is calling on industry stakeholders, third parties and AIA members for their participation in the Community of Practice on access to connected vehicle data.   The Community of Practice will discuss information about access to vehicle data and what some […]

September 21, 2018

ADAS

ADAS and connected cars: a threat to the industry

By Lindsey Cooke Toronto, Ontario — August 7, 2018 — While industry experts have long been in agreement about the fact that advanced drivers assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous technology will significantly reduce the sales of repair parts, there has been little agreement on just how big an impact these cutting-edge technologies will have  –  […]

August 7, 2018

Collision Repair

AT&T and Fleet Complete to support Vision Zero Network in helping cities eliminate traffic-related fatalities

By CRM Staff   Toronto, Ontario — May 23, 2018 — AT&T and Fleet Complete have recently announced plans to team up as a charter business member of the Vision Zero Network. The network is designed to help communities eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries through connected vehicle solutions.   With telematics, predictive analytics and […]

May 23, 2018

Collision Repair

Ford and Toyota both announce major initiatives for car connectivity

By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — April 20, 2018 — On Monday, Toyota announced its intent to develop fleets of connected vehicles. The Japanese OEM plans to start offering vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) connectivity new U.S. manufactured models beginning in 2021. “By allowing vehicles’ intelligent systems to collaborate more broadly and effectively through DSRC technology, we can […]

April 20, 2018

Collision Repair

Day one of IBIS 2017 focuses on new technology, geopolitics and ongoing consolidation

By CRM Staff Madrid, Spain — June 13, 2017 — Nearly 400 of the world’s leading collision repair industry influencers have gathered for the 2017 IBIS Global Summit. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. Themed “The Currency of Trust,” the two-day conference and networking event takes place at the Melia […]

June 13, 2017

Collision Repair

The Autonomous Report: Toronto attracts investment; Detroit attracts high-tech talent

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 14, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look into the latest autonomous vehicle (AV) investment to hit Toronto, the beginnings of Detroit’s high-tech rebound, how one writer predicts a future of automated onsite repairs and much, much more! – The biggest news in the Canadian autonomous […]

May 14, 2017