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IBIS Preview: Preparing for the Technical Tsunami

John Van Alystne of I-CAR will speak at IBIS 2016 on the 'Technical Tsunami' impacting the collision repair sector.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 1, 2016 — The collision world is gearing up for another big event. The International Body Shop Industry Symposium takes place in Barcelona, Spain and promises to examine the collision industry from the very highest levels. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. Continue […]

Saskatchewan police targeting distracted drivers

Saskatchewan police are targeting distracted drivers in February, and SGI has rolled out a new ad campaign to discourage dangerous practices such as texting while driving.

Regina, Saskatchewan — February 1, 2016 — Police across Saskatchewan will be watching for people using cellphones to talk, text, email or surf the internet while driving. They will also be on the lookout for other distracted drivers, such as those eating, putting on makeup or programming a GPS. Drivers will be issued a ticket […]

Report: Forward collision warning systems effective in preventing rear-end collisions

A report released by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety indicates that forward collision warnings, especially when combined with autonomous braking systems, are effective in reducing the number of rear-end crashes.

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 1, 2016 — It looks like collision warning systems and automatic braking are effective at reducing the number of certain types of collisions, according to a recently released report by the US-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The study, “Effectiveness of Forward Collision Warning Systems with and […]

AkzoNobel recognized for sustainability

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Toronto, Ontario — February 1, 2016 — AkzoNobel has achieved the number one ranking on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), resulting in the award of an Industry Leader, Gold Class distinction for excellent sustainability performance. The DJSI is based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as […]

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