Cyber security, potential impacts the hot topics at AV Symposium 2015
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2015 — The Automated Vehicles Symposium is an annual event designed to advance the deployment of self-driving vehicles. This year’s event, held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, drew over 900 people from various industries involved with driverless cars. The keynote address was delivered by Chris Urmson, head of […]
Allstate revenues up in Q2, increase in accidents driving premium increase
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2015 — Allstate Corporation has just reported its latest numbers. The company suggests a solid increase in company revenues as premiums increase in the wake of a broad uptick in auto accidents. Allstate provides auto, home, life and retirement policies to customers in Canada and the US. […]
Fenix reports numbers, hints at acquisitions
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2015 — New publicly-traded recycler, Fenix Parts, has held one of its first public conference calls. The company previously reported financial results for the holding company, Fenix Parts, as well as the financial statements for some of its founding companies. Today’s release updated the financials for the […]
GearWrench expands 120XP Ratcheting Wrench line
Sparks, Maryland — August 5, 2015 — GearWrench has announced the availability of 11 new open stock combination ratcheting wrenches to its 120XP Universal Spline XL Ratcheting Wrench line. The company’s 120XP Universal Spline XL Ratcheting Wrenches have double-stacked pawls that deliver 120 positions and a three-degree swing arc. They also have a narrow ratchet-end width […]
Painting, but not as we know it
By Andrew Marsh Engineering Director, Auto Industry Consulting Ltd Once upon a time a highly respected UK shop owner stated that “if one can pass water, one can paint.” The original phrase is even more offensive, but there are some important themes behind this. From the damage scoping phase through panel repair/prep and via […]
