The Autonomous Report: Self-driving trucks, increased congestion and preventing pedestrian injury with glue
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 20, 2016 — The hype around autonomous vehicles continues, with a number of stories hitting the streets in the last week. A new company is working on a self-driving transport truck, some transportation experts believe self-driving cars will actually increase traffic congestion and Google has filed a patent […]
IIHS adds Hyundai Santa Fe Sport to Top Safety Pick+ list
Toronto, Ontario — May 20, 2016 — The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added another vehicle to its Top Safety Pick+ list. The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, when equipped with optional front crash prevention, qualifies under the IIHS’ testing standards. The Santa Fe Sport received good ratings in the institute’s moderate […]
Carrossier ProColor appoints Sylvain Dufault as General Manager
Laval, Quebec — May 20, 2016 — The Carrossier ProColor network has appointed Sylvain Dufault to the position of General Manager. Dufault has many years of experience in the collision repair industry, including several years working for one of the largest insurers in Canada. According to a statement from Carrossier ProColor, his vast experience with […]
Canadian glass tech second out of 27 competitors at Best of Belron
Lisbon, Portugal — May 19, 2016 — Canadian mobile glass technician Ryan Cox won second place at the Best of Belron global event in Portugal, right behind American contestant Gary Riebesehl from Safelite. The ninth edition of the windshield repair and replacement competition gathered 27 national-level winning technicians, along with 1,500 colleagues, suppliers and partners […]