Back in Bavaria: Guild 21 to revisit BMW Repair Technology in upcoming webinar
Toronto, Ontario — In the latest webinar to be offered by Guild 21, a panel of experts will dive into the German engineering behind BMW Repair Technology, currently scheduled for March 11. Back by popular demand with more updates and a Q&A session, Jonathan Inzano and Atilla Princz will lead the presentation on the latest […]
BMW Blunders: Improper clips and PDR holes could spawn airbag issues
Toronto, Ontario — Using improper clips on some BMW doors could result in airbag issues, BMW collision program manager Jonathan Inzano said during a Feb. 11 Guild 21 webinar. During Guild 21’s BMW Repair Technology webinar, Inzano—alongside BMW insurance manager Attila Princz—explained that BMW models could carry pressure sensors inside the cavity of side doors. […]
New Launch: DCR Systems introduces the new licensing model
Columbus, Ohio — DRC Systems announced Friday, Jan. 22., that Keeler Motor Car Company is the first company to sign a licensing agreement that provides DRC systems’ full turnkey operating model in the United States. The licensing agreement is expected to accelerate the relaunch and future expansion of Keeler Collision in Latham, New York. “DCR […]
BMW Group joins environmental shipping initiative
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – March 20, 2019 – The BMW group has become the first automobile manufacturer worldwide to join the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI). The independent platform, which was launched in March of 2018 by the Sustainable Shipping Initiative, aims to improve measures, transparency, and awareness relating to the issue of ship […]
BMW expands its recall
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 29,2018 — BMW has expanded their recall notice to 1.6 million specified diesel models globally due to a potential fire risk. About 54,700 vehicles are affected in the U.S and Canada, the Financial Post reported. BMW said last week that the issue is derived from the car’s intake manifold, […]
Can you believe this?! – October 4, 2018
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 4, 2018 — Can you believe this?!, Honda, GM and Cruise have partenered up for a new project; Kanye West defends Tesla co-founder Elon Musk, and much, much more. Honda, GM and Cruise team up to build the ultimate autonomous vehicle Another autonomous vehicle is in the […]
Can you believe this?! – September 20, 2018
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 20, 2018 — In this week’s segment of the Can you believe this?! BMW released a video of their very own self-driving motorcycle, theres also another autonomous vehicle coming to the future that will deliver food, and say goodbye to the Volkswagen Beetle after 80 years. Volkswagen squashes […]
Doug’s Place BMW event looks at vehicle technology and repair
By CRM Staff Edmonton, Alberta — July 13, 2018 — Doug’s Place Strathcona recently hosted a BMW event in Edmonton, Alberta. “The event went very well. 80 people came out from different areas of the industry – claims management, appraisers, dealers, suppliers, insurers, service people, OEM, aftermarket,” says Jack De Sena of Doug’s […]
Doug’s Place Strathcona to host BMW Canada event June 7
By CRM Staff Edmonton, Alberta — May 30, 2018 — A BMW Canada Event will be held at Doug’s Place Strathcona in Edmonton, Alberta from 5-7 pm. Those interested in attending are welcome to join as long as they RSVP by June 1. Jack De Sena, co-owner of Doug’s Place comments, “We just […]
BMW invests $10 billion EV and AV research
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 28, 2018 — The BMW Group has announced that it plans to spend more than $10 billion on research and development for electric and autonomous vehicles – more than its entire operational budget last year. The company also suggested that repair facilities must start gearing-up for the onslaught […]