Report: Current ICBC model not sustainable; 24 percent of costs go to legal fees
By CRM Staff Victoria, British Columbia — July 26, 2017 — The rates currently charged by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for basic auto insurance are not sufficient to cover the cost of automotive and personal injury claims, according to a new report by Ernst & Young. “Over the past several years, the […]
AMi launches professional designations for Estimator Role
North Richland Hills, Texas — July 26, 2017 – The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) has developed two new professional designations for the Collision Repair Estimator role. The new designations were developed in conjunction with I-CAR and require I-CAR training to satisfy technical damage analysis requirements. “The new designations, represent 14 months of industry work to […]
PPG to introduce Nexa Autocolor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — July 25, 2017 — PPG has announced that its Nexa Autocolor P190-6920 Production Clearcoat will soon be available to collision centres in Canada and the United States. This follows soon after the company’s announcement earlier this month that it would introduce a new high production clearcoat for its Envirobase line. The new […]
Tuesday Ticker: Ton Buechner steps down as CEO of AkzoNobel
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 24, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Tuesday Ticker we look at the recent resignation of AkzoNobel’s CEO Ton Buechner, the impact of rising prices for raw materials on PPG’s results, Sherwin-Williams’ first earnings report since the Valspar acquisition and much, much more! PPG The coatings manufacturer […]
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3M’s DEMO trailer to host Chip Foose at NACE Automechanika
Chicago, Illinois — July 23, 2017 — 3M is bringing its Demonstration & Education Mobile Operations (DEMO) trailer to NACE Automechanika 2017, as well as offering attendees a chance to meet Chip Foose, host of “Overhaulin” and designer of one-of-a-kind custom cars. The DEMO trailer will be at booth 1129 in the NACE Automechanika Spray […]
LORD to discuss advances in bonding at NACE Automechanika 2017
Cary, North Carolina — July 23, 2017 — LORD Corporation has announced it will share its expertise on structural and non-structural bonding at the upcoming NACE Automechanika 2017. In addition, the company will also share details on the tradeshow’s media stage about its recent partnership with Saint-Gobain. Lord Corporation makes the Fusor line of aftermarket […]
The Autonomous Report: Audi’s A8 is world’s first level 3 AV
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 23, 2017 — In this week’s Autonomous Report, we look at Audi’s launch of the world’s first commercially available level 3 autonomous vehicle (AV), why California is repainting its roads for AVs, a new company that will pay for your dashcan or cellphone videos and much, much more! […]
Friday Fun: Hagfish on the highway lead to disgusting accident
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 20, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun we look into what is possibly the most disgusting car accident ever recorded, road rage on the streets of Toronto, the case of a burglar who broke into a bodyshop before breaking out again and much, much more! […]
Collision 360 to host detailing training event
Toronto, Ontario — July 19, 2017 — Collision 360 has announced it will host a special training session focusing on how to maximize quality and efficiency in the detailing department. Anthony Iaboni of Collision 360 notes that many shops utilize apprentices or general labour to complete detailing and delivery of repaired vehicles, and that with […]
