On Track: ICBC says drivers should receive cheques by end of April
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbian motorists are on track to receive their COVID-19 rebate cheque from ICBC by the end of this month. All 2.86 million cheques are expected to be mailed for those who are eligible. The Crown insurer began mailing small batches of rebate cheques two weeks ago. As of Thursday, approximately […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS – CRM 20#2
LIGHT WORK A partnership between Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International and material and chemical giant DuPont is looking to elaborate on the concept of using adhesives rather than welding to bond vehicle liftgates. Spurred by increasing demand for lighterweight vehicle solutions as electrification spreads, the two companies are currently attempting to simplify the manufacturing […]
Take Note: FCA releases Steering System Position Statement on steering column repair
Toronto, Ontario — When safe, signal and pull over into the right shoulder—I-CAR has the latest on a new update from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) concerning steering system inspections and proper replacement procedure after a collision. The FCA Steering System Position Statement states: “If the vehicle is involved in a collision where the airbag has […]
Mach-E Misfires: Ford to address subframe bolt issue affecting fewer than 75 Mustang owners
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall affecting fewer than 75 customers who have already taken delivery of their 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. During checks to deliver high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, Ford discovered some vehicles may have subframe bolts that the supplier did not tighten to specification. While […]
Mobile Offices: Honda and Bell Canada to equip new cars with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots
Montreal, Quebec — Bell Canada and Honda have teamed up to ensure that Canadian drivers are never offline when they’re on the road, as the automaker announced Thursday that all new Honda and Acura models will be equipped with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots. “Like many consumers, Honda and Acura customers are looking for more convenient ways […]
Building on the Model: Uber proposing driver benefits, restructuring labour platform
Toronto, Ontario — Uber Technologies is looking to restructure its labour model as the international ride-share company calls on provincial governments to help provide benefits to gig-economy drivers. Since the company’s founding in 2009, Uber’s platform has undoubtedly shaken up the landscape of transit, vehicle ownership and traditional forms of full-time employment, and now Uber […]
Can’t Miss IBIS: IBIS releases two-year events roadmap, 2022 plans for all in-person
Toronto, Ontario — Showing their resilience and ability to adapt on-the-fly, the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced an ambitious two-year events roadmap, according to a press release from Tuesday. IBIS’s schedule for 2021 is set to feature six entirely digital events that are sure to be packed with presentations, panels, interviews and plenty […]
Clearing the Path: CCIF to host free webinars on ADAS procedure, OEM best practices
Toronto, Ontario — The ever-expanding field of ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) is like a dense forest of converging technologies and procedures and the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) is looking to introduce the industry to a pair of guides who may be able to help lead the way through this unexplored territory, in their upcoming […]
Pace of Progress: AI adoption grows in 2020 for American auto insurers
Chicago, Illinois — American automotive technology company CCC Information Services is reporting a more than 50 percent year-over-year increase in claims processed using artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. The company also reports that more than 5 million unique claims have been processed using a CCC deep learning AI solution, and the number of claims […]
There’s Spiders in There!: Scientists looking into Alaskan spiders, insects for natural antifreeze alternatives
Toronto, Ontario – The idea may feel a little creepy at first glance but the science is far from mad. A researcher from the University of Denver is proposing that Alaskan spiders and insects could possess the properties to transform the production of antifreeze. Dr. Monika Bleszynski is a research professor from the University of […]
