ADAS Assistance: Hunter Engineering releases new ADAS Coverage Guide
Toronto, Ontario — Hunter Engineering has released a new comprehensive advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) coverage guide, which aims to offer users easily accessible static and dynamic calibration coverage for service advisors and customers. As listed under Hunter’s ADAS Coverage Guide: Calibrations and Wheel Alignment Adjustments, the new publication covers hundreds of vehicle models from […]
EV/AV Report: GM EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while distracted drivers learn how to get around autonomous vehicle warnings
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while an IIHS study reveals that perhaps too many drivers are multitasking while their vehicles are set for partially automated driving. GM gets supercharged On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, […]
Olympic Efforts: CARSTAR Johnny K Group hosts ‘JKCG Olympics’ staff appreciation day supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — On Sept. 14, CARSTAR Ellerslie, part of the CARSTAR Johnny K Group, held an Olympic-themed Staff Appreciation Day–dubbed the JKCG Olympics–where staff competed in a variety of activities to foster team spirit and camaraderie. Johnny Kloeckes, owner of six CARSTAR locations in the Edmonton, Alta., area, spearheaded this event. An advocate for […]
Hailstorm Hardships: IBC reports that recent Calgary hailstorm will continue to put pressure on Alberta’s insurance system
Calgary, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is warning that more automotive insurers could be pushed out of the province following an August hailstorm that resulted in $900 million in unexpected claims costs pressures. Specifically, Aaron Sutherland, IBC’s vice president for the Pacific and Western area explained in a media release that costs […]
Santos Steps Up: Color Compass announces John Santos as new National Strategic Accounts Executive for Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Color Compass Corporation has appointed John Santos as the new National Strategic Accounts Executive for Canada, effective September 16, 2024. In his new role, Santos will serve as a key conduit between Color Compass and multi-store operators across Canada. He will also be responsible for the development of business opportunities within these […]
CCS Meets in Montreal: Consolidated Collision Services emphasizes network commitment to excellence at the first of three annual conference events
Montreal, Quebec — Consolidated Collision Services (CCS), a division of Consolidated Dealers Co-Operative, held its first of three events in its fall annual conference series, where 86 CCS network members and vendor partners witnessed the network’s vision for the future. Tom Langton, president and CEO at Consolidated Dealers, opened the event with an introductory speech […]
Partnered Placements: Sask DLC partners with SADA and SAAR to provide automotive and autobody students with placement opportunities
Kenaston, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) has extended partnership agreements with the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association (SADA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Autobody Repairers (SAAR) to help offer work placement options for high school students. Both associations have signed a two-year partnership extension with Sask DLC to enhance learning opportunities through […]
