King County Deploys Extra Patrols to Monitor Distracted Driving for Sixth Year
Survey provides update on King County motorists’ opinions on distracted driving behaviors SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from August 6 to August 12 to monitor drivers violating Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law as part of the King County Target Zero Task Force’s […]
The Presidio Group Advises Group 1 Automotive on the Sale of Nissan of Mobile
Tameron Gulf Coast expands Alabama footprint with its acquisition MOBILE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) on the sale of Nissan of Mobile in Mobile, […]
DIC Develops the MEGAFACE™ EFS Series of Environment-Friendly High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fluorosurfactants, added in small amounts, lower the surface tension of liquids, improving emulsification and surface activity. They thus play a key role in detergents, coatings and industrial products, among others. However, concerns regarding latent environmental risks associated with PFASs have prompted debate over regulating these substances, particularly in Europe and the United States. […]
Insurance Clique: FSRA to launch review of 12 Ont. insurers blocking access to auto insurance
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario’s financial regulator has called out 12 insurance companies for non-compliance with the province’s “Take-All-Comers” requirement, alleging in a 45-page report that consumers have been blocked from accessing mandatory auto insurance. In Ontario, the “Take-All-Comers” mandate states that insurers are required by law to accept business from all consumers who meet FSRA-approved […]
Read up on Rivian: Rivian repair documentation now available on OEM1Stop
Toronto, Ontario — A bevy of Rivian repair documentation has found its way onto the online procedure repository, OEM1Stop, including position statements and service guidelines. While the EV brand’s futuristic pickup trucks are by no means widespread in Canada at this point, it’s better to be safe than sorry should one roll into your repair […]
Three’s Company: Saputo Capital Collision adds third CARSTAR store to shop portfolio
Guelph, Ontario — Saputo Capital Collision, the business group that owns CARSTAR Ancaster and CARSTAR Ancaster West, has announced its recent purchase of CARSTAR Guelph. Joe Saputo, owner and operator of Saputo Capital Collision, first became an owner in 2016, taking over from his parents who were among the first two CARSTAR store owners in […]
Can You Believe This?! Bear-y kind roadside help, SUVs caught in trees and more
Toronto, Ontario — You know the drill—Friday means another Can You Believe This?! clip from Collision Repair mag. This week we bring you roadside help that goes far beyond the bear minimum (get it?!), plus tedious tourists, water bugs and more.
