Keeping it Klassic: AutoCanada Acquires PG Klassic Autobody
Edmonton, Alberta — AutoCanada Inc. announced the acquisition of PG Klassic Autobody in Prince George, British Columbia. PG Klassic Autobody has been serving the Prince George community for 50 years and has built a reputation as a top-tier collision centre. They operate out of a facility of more than 20,000 square feet in close proximity […]
Calling Timeout: B.C.’s Attorney General calling for a stay on ICBC tribunal ruling
Victoria, British Columbia — If the current state of auto insurance in British Columbia wasn’t confusing enough, the province’s attorney general is applying for a partial stay in a B.C. Supreme Court ruling about jurisdiction over motor vehicle injury disputes, pending its appeal of the same decision. On March 2, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled […]
EV/AV Report: March 29, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Project Arrow meets it’s virtual twin that the APMA plans to use through the prototyping phase, Volkswagen reveals the ID.Buzz microbus as the its first full AV and the government of British Columbia helps support a Canadian electric heavy trucks company. Pixelated Production The […]
Teenage Rebellion: 17 year old BC driver charged for 111km/h in a 50 zone with parent in passenger seat
Vancouver, British Columbia — The punishment coming to him from the law is likely the least of one 17 year old Vancouverite’s worries after he was was pulled over doing 11km/h in a 50 zone—with his parent in the passenger seat. In addition to the inevitable scoldings and lectures about life choices and integrity, the […]
Flimsy Financials: Northern B.C. drivers pay disproportionate ICBC premiums
Victoria, British Columbia — The agents of chaos and mischief over at ICBC have released a new dataset that compares auto insurance rates in British Columbia by postal code and in a surprise to no one, the north is shelling out the most to be blessed with the Crown insurer’s (mandatory) coverage. Starting from the […]
EV/AV Report: March 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, 31 new EV charging stations are on their way to the Winnipeg area, CAA has launched an awareness campaign about the benefits of EVs and a Canadian battery developer has unveiled the latest iteration of it’s smart charging system. Powering the ‘Peg A $155,000 […]
When It Rains, It Pours: ICBC rebate cheques delayed due to cyberattacks
Victoria, British Columbia — In yet another twist on the path to British Columbian drivers finally getting rebate cheques from ICBC’s pandemic savings, the crown insurer reported on Wednesday that they suffered a cyberattack that has caused a temporary delay in the cheque delivery process. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reported that the […]
Bent out of Shape: B.C. Lawyers, masseuses come out against minor injury claim cap
By Gideon Scanlon Vancouver, B.C. — February 5, 2018 — When the provincial government elected to place a cap on payouts for victims of minor injuries, it might have predicted where the most vocal opposion to the plan would come from. A group of B.C. trial lawyers have banded together to form Rights Over Arbitrary Decisions […]
British Columbia looking at ways to curb distracted drivers
By Tom Davis Vancouver, British Columbia — November 30, 2017 — What better way of curbing escalating insurance prices, than cutting down on the number of vehicle accidents. That’s what British Columbia’s provincial government, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and the province’s police are aiming to achieve with the launch of two new […]
Fix Auto hosts second annual British Columbia regional meeting
By CRM Staff Whistler, British Columbia — October 23, 2017 — Fix Auto welcomed franchise strategic partners from across British Columbia recently for informative presentations and discussions at its second annual BC regional meeting. The meeting, which was hosted by Fix Auto’s General Manager Peter Polito and held in Whistler, offered a platform for shop owners […]
