CCC introduces world’s first AI estimating tool
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 4, 2018 — CCC Smart Estimate has just been introduced as the world’s first in-production artificial intelligence (AI) solution for vehicle estimates. “Many other industries are already benefitting from AI, and now it’s the insurance industry’s turn,” said Jason Verlen, SVP, product management for CCC. CCC Information Services Inc., […]
Market update: PPG completes SEM purchase, GM Oshawa retraining
By CRM staff Toronto – December 3, 2018 — This week in the market update, PPG adds to its product line with the purchase of SEM, and GM offers to retrain Oshawa assembly workers as auto service techs. GM: retrain assembly workers as auto service techsWith the looming closure of its Oshawa Assembly plant, GM […]
Strathroy-Caradoc cruisers get upgrade
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2018 — Strathroy-Caradoc police have a new set of eyes on the road thanks in part to a provincial government grant. A license plate recognition system, known as ALRP, features four cameras mounted to a squad car that automatically takes pictures of by-passing vehicles. It scans license plates […]
“A game-changer”– Sarnia CSN becomes the first Canadian facility to equip GreenTech Dryers
By Lindsey Cooke Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2018 — CSN St. Clair Auto Repair in Sarnia, Ontario is the first Canadian facility to equip GreenTech Dryers installed. The Italian-designed gas-dryers are robotic and meant to improve production time. More importantly, they can be retrofitted to an already existing space. With only one paint booth in the […]