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News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology ADAS features impacted after repairs
March 21, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Vehicle owners have reported issues with advanced driver safety systems, particularly those that provide crash avoidance features to drivers, after repairs. Owners of vehicles with front crash avoidance technology, blind spot warning and other visibility-enhancing cameras were surveyed by the…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCollisionPeople & Profiles AIA Canada names new collision director
February 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced the appointment of Stuart “Stu” Klein to the newly created position of senior director of collision. He will join the senior leadership team and help AIA Canada’s efforts involving the collision sector of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionJobbers & WDsMarket Research & Statistics Newer vehicles better protecting women in crashes
September 23, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A new report has found the estimated difference in female fatality risk compared to male fatality risk is significantly reduced in newer vehicles. Female Crash Fatality Risk Relative to Males for Similar Physical Impacts published by the National Highway Traffic…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Safer roads through asphalt art
September 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Road safety was significantly improved following the installation of asphalt art, a recent study has determined. Rather than being a distraction, it significantly reduces crashes and the rate of so-called “conflict” between pedestrians and vehicles, said the Asphalt Art Safety…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements How this technology can help older drivers
September 7, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A third of crashes that cause injuries to seniors behind the wheel could be cut thanks to advanced technology at intersections, says a new report. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s latest study, Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What concerns these industry leaders most
June 10, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Volatility is top of mind for Canadian automotive aftermarket leaders from the jobber, auto repair and collision sectors. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Annual General Meeting, the executives spoke about how supply chain,…
News Business expansionCollisionMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements 3M acquires LeanTec technology
May 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
3M announced the acquisition of the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket in the United States and Canada. In an announcement, 3M noted the deal shows the company’s commitment to its…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How distracted Canadians are when driving
April 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
More than four-in-five Canadians admit to driving distracted and more than half see it as more dangerous than impaired driving, according to a pair of new surveys. The fourth annual distracted driving report from RatesDotCa found that 83 per cent…
News CollisionEnhanced Media Enhanced Media: The Collision Report, April 2022 CARS
April 25, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Auto Service World · Enhanced Media: The Collision Report, April 2022 CARS Thanks for checking out the enhanced media segment from the April 2022 issue of CARS magazine. We share part of our conversation with Andrew Shepherd, senior director…
News CollisionConsumer trendsMarket Research & Statistics What Canadians say is the biggest road safety threat
January 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
In a new poll from the Canadian Automobile Association, the most serious threat to road safety in this country is aggressive driving. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, road safety has been a regular topic. With…
News AnnouncementsCollisionTraining & Apprenticeship New welding program for collision repair
September 23, 2021 by
Adam Malik
A new training and welding qualification program for the automotive collision repair sector is now available from the CWB Group. The program was created in response to industry feedback. The CWB Automotive Repair Technician Welding Program is designed to provide…
News AnnouncementsCollisionSupplier News & Announcements Enhancing ADAS calibrations
September 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Mitchell and Car ADAS Solutions have teamed up to offer enhanced support for dynamic and static ADAS calibrations Mitchell’s MD-500 scan tool and MD-TS21 target system combined with Car ADAS Solutions’ onsite evaluation, training, implementation and support services can help…