EV/AV Report: Tesla under criminal investigation, Ford closes AI development firm
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, the U.S. Department of Justice unveils an ongoing criminal investigation against Tesla, Ford abandons its self-driving program after US$4 billion of investment and the European Union (EU) approves a ban on internal combustion vehicles by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Blown Cover Three […]
Master at the MSO: Dean Fisher appointed master of ceremonies for 2022 MSO Symposium
Nevada, Las Vegas – On Friday, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its board of directors announced that Dean Fisher, president of Driven Brands will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2022 MSO Symposium. Fisher, the owner of multiple automotive-related companies brings over 50 years of industry experience to the conference. He is […]
No Package Deals: Connecticut tow companies prohibited from requiring storage agreements
Hartford, Connecticut — A new law in Connecticut will prohibit tow truck operators from requiring customers to sign a storage agreement before the tow job is complete. Signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday, the decision amends Senate Bill 332 to restrict tow operators from requiring motorists to sign agreements for storage of […]
Labour Lockout: Honda calls EV exec. order ‘unfair’, ‘discriminatory’
Toronto, Ontario — Representatives from American Honda are pushing back on U.S. President Biden’s Aug. 5 executive order that sets a goal of 50 percent of overall sales being EVs, by 2030, saying the thought is there, but the cars aren’t. In the analysis of last week’s order, Bloomberg wrote “[Biden] has ordered the federal […]
Controlling Codes: U.S. aftermarket pleased with Supreme Court ruling on Google API code case
Washington D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday, in the case of Google v. Oracle, comes with an enthusiastic response from the American auto industry now that OE-compatible software has officially been approved for the aftermarket. “The Auto Care Association is pleased with the April 5 decision by the Supreme Court, which stated […]
Canada auto industry faces falling profits amid declining US demand
By Tom Davis Ottawa, Ontario — January 18, 2018 — Faced with declining demand from US consumers and uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the two countries, automotive production in Canada is expected to rise by just 0.8 percent this year. The slow pace of growth follows strong industry performance over much of the last decade, […]
Women’s Industry Network to open Most Influential Women award nominations
By CRM Staff Leesburg, Virginia — October 26, 2017 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced nominations for its prestigious Most Influential Women (MIW) award will open on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. The nominations will stay open until Monday, January 15, 2018, with the final winners being recognized at a gala held during the […]
ALI opens new headquarters and launches LiftLab
By Allison Preston Cortland, New York — October 20, 2017 — The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has moved to a new multipurpose facility in Cortland, New York. ALI members, as well as lift inspectors, suppliers and other guests from the vehicle lift and workplace safety industries, attended the grand opening celebration, where the company announced […]
Fix Auto announces plans to reacquire US rights
By CRM Staff Montreal, Quebec — June 27, 2017 — After enormous success with its expansions into China and Australia, Fix Auto is eyeing a market a little closer to home: the United States. There are already over 110 Fix Auto locations in the US, but the US trademark rights were licensed to a third […]
Boyd expands in Charlotte, North Carolina
Winnipeg, Manitoba — December 23, 2015 — The Boyd Group has announced the December 19, 2015 opening of a collision repair location in Charlotte, North Carolina. The centre is located on a busy thoroughfare and in proximity to Interstate 85 and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It has served the community since 1972 and previously […]
