NAIAS: Next year’s hot technology and autonomous vehicles take centre stage
By Barett Poley Detroit, Michigan — January 10, 2017 — The 64th annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is currently underway in Detroit. A few highlights from this year’s show include announcements about the next-generation Toyota Camry and other vehicles, the brand new AutoMobili-D Exposition and the star of the “Cars” movies transition into […]
I-CAR launches new courses on calibration, scanning and OEM-specific procedures
Hoffman Estates, Illinois — January 9, 2017 — It can be difficult to access high-quality training on the latest topics. I-CAR has made accessing that training a little easier with the release of seven new one-hour, online courses. The new courses are part of I-CAR’s Vehicle and Technology Specific Training curriculum portfolio. The courses include […]
The Autonomous Report: Tesla modifies Autopilot and self-drivers are evolving along two different lines
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 2, 2016 — There was a lot of action in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space in the last week, with Tesla making some changes to its Autopilot software, advance reports from the upcoming Connected Car conference and a look at how various OEMs seem to be following two […]
Friday Fun: Soviet-era ‘classic’ cars, Hyundai’s luxury segment success and Ontario charges up
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 22, 2016 — Some of the interesting overlooked news from the automotive world this week: Fiat Chrysler has its offices raided, a high-end Hyundai is outselling BMW and Ontario insurance rates are rising again. – Pokemon Go continues to be good for business in the collision repair industry. […]
FCA issues statement on necessity of pre- and post-repair scans
Troy, Michigan — June 13, 2016 — The US-based branch of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a statement confirming that scans before and after any repairs are essential. Even something as simple as disconnecting the battery means the vehicle needs to be scanned, according to the statement from FCA. FCA also cautions against the […]
NACE reveals details for OEM training sessions
North Richland Hills, Texas — June 8, 2016 — The veil has at last been lifted. NACE has released details for the OEM training sessions that will take place at NACE 2016. This year’s event is set for August 9 to 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center and promises to feature record involvement and expanded […]
