Wednesday Wisdom: WorldSkills competitor Pascal Doiron
Toronto, Ontario — Oct. 15, 2019 — This past August, young Canadian automotive technician Pascal Doiron took his talents international at WorldSkills 2019 in Kazan, Russia. Less than three years ago, Pascal had never even heard of SkillsCanada. Now, at just 20 years old, he holds a medallion for excellence in automotive technology, which he […]
Turmoil at Tesla: Flash drives facing widespread failure
Toronto, Ontario — Oct. 15, 2019 — Tesla is staring down some serious software issues, with some repairs wracking up bills of more than $1,800 at the shop. Teslas—which the company often refers to as “computers on wheels”—log massive amounts of information in the vehicle’s filesystem. The filesystem operates using an eMMC flash chip, a standard […]
Aftermarket Adjustment: CIAA merges with AIA
Toronto, Ontario — Oct. 15, 2019 — AIA Canada will be absorbing the Canadian Independent Automotive Association (CIAA), which represents a number of repair facilities across Alberta. Wayne Paulsen, CIAA president and owner of Kingsgate Automotive in Edmonton, Alberta said economic conditions had shrunk the association’s roles and frustrated its upcoming plans. CIAA recently approached the […]
Robo Receptionists: GoMoto and VenueVision partner in new kiosk technology
Toronto, Ontario — Oct. 15, 2019 — GoMoto, an American company that produces self-service check-in kiosks for dealerships and repair facilities, has partnered with Canadian company VenueVision to bring its products to the Canadian market. By integrating GoMoto with VenueVision and bringing GoMoto’s kiosk technology up north, the companies aim to increase customer convenience and […]
