Fatally Flawed: Nissan recalls Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs for collapsing ignition keys
Detroit, United States — Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 SUVs in Canada and the United States, citing key fob problems that could result in the ignition shutting off in the middle of a drive. According to a Tuesday report first released by the Associated Press, this recall affects the 2014 to 2020 Nissan Rogue […]
Tech For Repair: Progress in medium and heavy-duty collision repair continues, says HD Repair Forum
Texas, United States – The Heavy Duty (HD) Repair Forum is reporting higher-than-average early registration numbers, along with the entry of two new OEMs who are participating for the first time this year. A company press release highlights MCI representative Tim Barnes, who will discuss how to access repair information, find parts, and share opportunities […]
EV/AV Report: Court cases and creating chargers
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, Tesla’s CEO dodges questioning in a trial regarding a dead Apple Inc. software engineer, General Motors announces upcoming changes for its St. Catharines plant and the government of Manitoba pledges to build more EV chargers across the province. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Invoking […]
Returned at Last: $3.5 million of stolen Toronto vehicles rescued from shipping containers bound for Malta
Image courtesy of the York Regional Police, Auto Cargo Theft Unit. Ottawa, Ontario — An outgoing shipment of stolen vehicles is on the way back home to their owners, with 64 vehicles valued at $3.5 million being repatriated with the assistance of the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) and the Malta Port Authority. According to […]
Technical Velocity: AI claims processing up 180 percent over last three years, CCC says
Chicago, Illinois — In an insurer artificial intelligence (AI) adoption report, CCC Intelligent Solutions says that AI claims processing has risen by 60 percent a year, for the past three years. This follows a claim by the tech company that more than 14 million claims have been processed with a CCC AI system, which indicated […]
Autonomous Integration: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers proposes adding white light to traffic signals
Toronto, Ontario – A new paper from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) suggests that adding a fourth white light on traffic lights may help integrate autonomous vehicles (AVs) into real-world streets, with human drivers. According to an article by Jalopnik, IEEE researchers ran a simulation where traffic lights featured a white light, […]
Growing Reputation: Axalta AquaEC Flex electric vehicle coating earns 2023 Edison Award, three earned this year
Pennsylvania, United States – Axalta has won three 2023 Edison Awards, with one of the winners being AquaEC Flex, an electrocoat specially designed for electric vehicles (EVs). The other two award recipients were the Abcite 2060 coating for large metal structures and the self-priming kitchen cabinet coating. According to a company press release, AquaEC Flex […]
A Hill to Die On: BMW drivers complain they can’t update on an incline
Toronto, Ontario — A BMW owner has discovered a new restriction imposed by the OEM: vehicle software that won’t update when the vehicle is parked on an incline. “In ‘sentences that would make your nan’s head explode’: I can’t update my car because I live on a hill,” tweeted Clare Eliza, the owner of an […]
Going Vintage: ICBC loses faxed medical forms three times, says B.C. man
Vancouver, British Columbia – A British Columbia man with an expiring Class 1 license claims that the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) lost his medical faxes three times, after attempting to renew his license for more than a year. In an interview with Global News, Dean Germo explained how his troubles with ICBC began […]
Welcome Aboard: Stuart Klein named senior director of collision at AIA Canada
Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has appointed Stuart Klein as the organization’s senior director of collision, a newly created position. According to AIA Canada, he will join the association’s senior leadership team, directing AIA Canada’s efforts in the collision sector of the industry. Klein brings more than 45 years […]
