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 […]
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 […]
Sean Carey: ADAS to drive deep and rapid change in claims management models
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 11, 2016 — Sean Carey, principal of SCG Management Consultants, was the guest speaker on the most recent VeriFacts Guild 21 conference call. Carey predicted that driver assist technology is about to force real change in the traditional claims management model that will benefit the collision repair sector […]
The Autonomous Report: Ford sees self-drivers on the road by 2021, Uber plans to deploy them later this month
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 19, 2017 — Will this be remembered as the official start of the modern world of autonomous vehicles (AVs)? There’s been a lot of heat and hype about driverless cars, but lately it seems like it’s solidifying into something a little more concrete. – Ford has announced it […]
Guild 21: Connected cars, cyber security and restoring vehicles
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 14, 2016 — Cybersecurity is a growing concern in the automotive aftermarket. The targets may be the vehicles themselves, or repairer or recycler data. The latest Guild 21 conference call zeroed in on the issue, bringing on guest speaker John T. Ellis, founder and Managing Director of Ellis […]
Next Guild 21 call to examine connected cars and cybersecurity
Hamilton, Ontario — March 7, 2016 — Cybersecurity and connected cars will be the main topics during the next Guild 21 Conference Call. The call is open to all members of industry and takes place Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m. EST. The guest for the call will be John Ellis, founder and Managing Director of […]
Autonomous and connected car trends shaping up in 2016
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 28, 2016 — One sure bet: The autonomous vehicle and connected car sectors will continue to run hot this year. Many new small start-ups are popping up in the space. One of these is a company called Airbiquity, which has just released a round-up of the big trends […]
Magna to display connected car, driver safety systems at CES 2016
Aurora, Ontario — December 30, 2015 — Auto parts manufacturer Magna International is getting into the connected car game. The parts giant announced that its “Moving People” exhibit at the CES 2016 world stage in Las Vegas will showcase innovations which seek to address key industry challenges related to connected vehicle security and driver safety. […]
