Tuesday Ticker: July 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, the Bank of Canada plans to let inflation run on past its previously planned targets, the European Union says it will wave goodbye to gas-powered vehicles in 2035 and top execs at Toyota say it’s “too soon” to be focussing only on electric cars. Get to runnin’ The […]
Gilded Guidelines: CIC approves new ‘golden rule’ concerning data rights
Cleveland, Ohio — The U.S.-based Collision Industry Conference has decided on a new “golden rule” by which the organization will operate following the organization’s meeting on Thursday. The rule aims to help collision repairers and other third-party sources get better access to data from application providers. The rule states, “Application providers should allow end-users unfettered […]
Brain Training: Nissan launches brain function monitoring program to enhance racing driver performance
Yokohama, Japan – Nissan Motor recently launched a new program focused on brain function and anatomy research, training and development for its Formula E drivers Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland. The program, called Nissan Brain to Performance, uses advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high performance, professional drivers. The program […]
Welds Gone Wrong: Ford issues recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7-liter engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue. Affected vehicles may experience a rear driveline disconnect. Customers may experience vibration and/or shaking while driving at highway speeds, and/or […]
