CSN Automacs Collision first in Canada to qualify for Audi Hybrid certification
By Mike Davey Oakville, Ontario — August 24, 2017 — CSN Automacs Collision has achieved a first in Canada. The facility, owned and operated by the Ingoglia family, is the first collision repair centre in the country to achieve certification under the new Audi Hybrid program. The new certification adds to an already […]
Study: Lane departure warning, blind spot detection cut collision rates
Arlington, Virginia — August 27, 2017 — There seems to be little doubt that lane departure warning technology is preventing collisions, according to new research from the US-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). A separate study conducted by IIHS also seems to show that blind spot detection is also cutting down on lane-change crashes. […]
Jose Costa steps down as Group President for Driven Brands
By CRM Staff Charlotte, North Carolina — August 25, 2017 — Jose Costa has officially stepped down from his position as Group President for the Paint & Collision division of Driven Brands. The company’s Paint & Collision division owns CARSTAR, Maaco and Drive N Style. “Jose has left to pursue other opportunities,” said Debby Robinson, […]
The Autonomous Report: Self-drivers spotted in Toronto; Walmart tests grocery delivery
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 27, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, the University of Toronto gets into the self-driving race, the German government releases ethical rules for autonomous vehicles (AVs), Walmart tests Uber AVs for grocery delivery and much, much more! – A report by the Toronto Star notes that two […]
