Human Cost: U.S. probes complaint following death of woman trapped in a burning Dodge Journey
Michigan, United States — U.S. safety regulators are conducting an investigation into potential electrical problems in Dodge Journey SUVs, after a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire in December. This may be related to inoperative door locks and windows that may prevent escape during emergencies, according to the National Highway Traffic […]
Setting the Table: Changes to colour blending coming to MOTOR GTE in Oct.
Toronto, Ontario — United States-based repair data firm, MOTOR Information Systems, announced April 28 that colour blending of adjacent panels within the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE) will now use the Estimated Worktime Development Methodology. The company cited “variations in modern vehicle paint refinishing” as the reason for the change, which is set to take […]
EV/AV Report: Quebec EV targets, angry drivers and American legal impacts
Toronto, Ontario — Quebec announces plans to get two million electric cars on the road by 2030, autonomous cars grapple with angry drivers and insight on how the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new emissions standards will affect you. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Electric Expansion The Quebec government has […]
New Suits: CIECA announces 2023 board of trustee officers
North Carolina, United States — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) has elected the following trustee officers for 2023, following a Jan. 18 meeting. These officers will serve on CIECA’s executive committee, which oversees business matters throughout the year and plans the agenda for CIECA board meetings. Chair: Greg Best, Senior Business Analyst, California Casualty […]
Welcome Back: Mario Dimovski becomes newest IBIS Ambassador after 12-month hiatus
London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS ambassador for North America, kick-starting its 2023 schedule themed “Sustainable Strategies for Success”. The IBIS Ambassadors program is a collaboration between IBIS Worldwide and automotive collision experts, bringing fresh, innovative content and expertise to audiences […]
EV/AV Report: Tech shows and self-driving developments
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, new vehicles on display at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Mercedes becomes the first OEM to commercially offer Level 3 autonomous vehicles in the United States and Microsoft may invest US$10m into a self-driving truck company, according to leaked info. This is the latest in electric […]
Continued Service: Hunter Engineering earns veteran-owned recognition by National Veteran Business Development Council
Toronto, Ontario — Hunter Engineering has been certified as a veteran-owned business by the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC), with the company president expressing his pride for the veterans at work in almost every department of the company. According to a press release on Nov. 22, the company was founded in 1946 by Second […]
EV/AV Report: Autonomous espionage and charging roads
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, autonomous vehicles (AVs) join the United States’ list of national security threats, Detroit announces prototype roads that wirelessly charge electric vehicles (EVs) and Tesla escalates the full self-driving beta (FSD) to all interested customers in North America. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Weakest […]
Outsourced Care: GM dealers repaired more than 11,000 Teslas in 2021
Michigan, United States — General Motors (GM) is proud to announce that its dealerships have added a new service to their portfolio—Tesla repairs. On Nov. 17 during the Detroit automaker’s Investor Day, GM president, Mark Reuss announced to investors that Tesla repairs have become a growing segment of the business, with more than 11,000 Teslas […]
EV/AV Report: Big tests, bigger data
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, Tesla applies for a Canadian telecoms license, the first Honda CR-V Hybrids roll off Ontarian assembly lines and details for the world’s largest autonomous vehicle (AV) test are announced. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Wider Web Tesla has applied for a basic telecoms license […]
