EV/AV Report: perplexing policies and ADAS laser attacks
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, automakers criticize the push for electric vehicle adoption, scientists discover a dangerous exploit in autonomous vehicle (AV) sensors and American lawmakers approve integrating thermal cameras into AV sensor suites. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Too many Cooks Representatives of Canada’s auto industry warn that […]
Damage Report: Hurricane Fiona insurance claims tally at $660 million
The remains of the Glace Bay Car Wash in Cape Breton, N.S. – one of the many small businesses destroyed by Hurricane Fiona. (Pavel Gaborik/Youtube) Halifax, Nova Scotia — Initial estimates by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicate that Hurricane Fiona has caused at least $660 million in insured damage, according to the Catastrophe […]
EV Repair Checklist: Repair centres must prepare for shifting mix of EV repairs, says Mandell
Quebec City, Quebec — Mitchell International’s Ryan Mandell took the stage at the Fix Network National Conference in Quebec City last week, delivering a keynote address on the latest trends in automotive electrification and what collision repair facilities need to prepare for. “It is really a very different process, not only in terms of writing […]
Fixed In: Fix Network to host national conference in Quebec City this week
Quebec City, Quebec — Pack up your poutine-proof sweatpants and get ready to soak up cutting-edge industry insights, as Fix Network Canada gears up for its national conference in Quebec City after a two year COVID-induced absence. The conference features talks from several high-profile auto industry influencers, including an opening day keynote address from professor […]
Fobbed Off: Car relay theft attacks spreading across Western Canada
Golden, British Columbia – Auto theft is on the rise across Canada, and small towns are no exception. In the past month, the town of Golden witnessed a 60 percent increase in auto theft, according to the RCMP. While the RCMP has not provided further details in its press release, aside from some tips, this […]
Réservez la Date: AIA Canada’s Quebec Grand Forum Returns
Saint-Hyancinthe, Quebec – AIA Canada has announced the date and time of its annual Quebec Grand Forum(Grand Forum Du Quebec). The event will be held on December 15, 2022, running from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This represents the return of the event, as COVID-19 postponements, and cancellations delayed the event for the past four years, […]
Due for Damage: Extreme weather on the rise in Canada, say climatologists from Western University
London, Ontario — How’s the weather been lately? Not great—and the data can prove it. Extreme weather events like tornadoes and hailstorms are reaching a frequency in Canada higher than ever before, adding to the number of drivers who will be in more regular need of emergency vehicle repairs. According to an article first published […]
REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC
UNIBAN BOOSTS IT Uniban Canada held its annual Boost Convention in June, hosting its franchise partners and attendees in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. “We embarked on a strategic growth plan with our franchise partners to snap back from pandemic constraints, and we have worked together in lockstep to deliver the highest-quality service to be valuable members of […]
Crash Test City: Montreal’s most collision-prone boroughs found downtown
Montreal, Quebec – Whether you speak English, French or another language, almost every driver has stories of close calls with more reckless road users. In the case of urban areas, reckless driving can quickly translate into fatalities. Unlike Toronto and Vancouver where collisions are most common at connectors to adjacent cities, collisions in Montreal generally […]
Intruder Alert: Tips to avoid cyberattacks in the age of hacking
Toronto, Ontario – Reliance on digital connectivity in the automotive industry at all levels from corporation to fleet and consumer is leaving the industry increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to an article by Tripwire. While apocalyptic claims that cyberattacks would send planes plummeting and calculators bursting into flame aren’t new, fourth-generation interconnectivity is a new […]
