Dos and Don’ts: Auto Techcelerators releases guide on opening ADAS calibration business
Toronto, Ontario — Auto Techcelerators has posted a 146-page guide to its website on how a collision repair facility can open and operate an ADAS calibration business. Covering topics from business goals and objectives, facility and equipment requirements, pricing the services, scheduling and KPI’s, the “Opening & Operating an ADAS Calibration Business” guide from Auto […]
Safety Systems: Honda unveils tech to achieve zero collision fatality mission by 2050
Tokyo, Japan — Honda believes it has cracked the code to zero collision fatalities in their vehicles with the announcement of two new pieces of technology that the automaker promises will be a game-changer for road safety. In the ongoing effort of reaching its goal of “zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles […]
New Year, Warm Rear: GM to retrofit 2022 models with heated seats in Q2
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors drivers can unclench now that the automaker has announced that they will be able to retrofit the highly-coveted heated seats into their 2022 models by the second quarter of next year. Last week, General Motors announced that they would be cutting optional features like heated seats and steering wheels on […]
Certified Solutions: Global Finishing Solutions partners with Certified Collision Group
Toronto, Ontario — Global Finishing Solutions has announced a partnership with Certified Collision Group. Under this new partnership program, GFS will provide CCG affiliates with equipment and technologies. CCG affiliates can also use GFS’ distribution network—which provides consulting, training, installation, service, maintenance and aftermarket support on a local level. “GFS is proud to be the […]
Fulfilling its Function: ADAS tech reducing claims frequency, according to LexisNexis report
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from LexisNexis is attempting to set the record straight on the relationship between ADAS technology and claims frequency and severity. According to the report, “The impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on insurance claims”, the presence of at least one ADAS feature resulted in an 8 percent decrease […]
Falling in Line: Subaru disables Starlink on all 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles
Boston, Massachusetts — In order to comply with the state’s new Right to Repair laws, Subaru has disabled Starlink in its 2022 Massachusetts-delivered vehicles. The wireless diagnostic system will not be available for vehicle owners for subscription like it has been in the past and like it will continue to be for other states. This […]
Calibrate and Listen: Repairify execs to discuss ADAS calibration at Dec. 7 CIECA webinar
Toronto, Ontario — In a meeting of some of the global auto industry’s top minds, CIECA will be joined by executives from Repairify Inc. to talk about advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) trends at an upcoming webinar. Tony Rimas, president of Repairify, and Nick Dominato, Repairify’s senior vice president of products, will be live on […]
The DUI Ultimatum: U.S. congress passes $1.2 trillion bill to mandate anti-DUI technology by 2026
Washington D.C. — In a landmark decision toward the prevention of drunk driving-related deaths, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that will mandate anti-DUI technology on all new vehicles by 2026. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will, in part, address the responsibility of automakers to prevent their vehicles […]
Rivian on Board: Rivian joins CIECA as new corporate member
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA has an exciting new addition in EV automaker Rivian, who has just joined the organization as a corporate partner. Executives at Rivian say they are excited to partner with an industry leader in vehicle data advocacy. “We are excited to join CIECA as the newest EV OEM to market, bringing attention […]
Funding the Future: O-AMP applications open next Monday
Toronto, Ontario — The time is now to put your shop on the leading edge of collision repair technology as applications for the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) are due to open in less than a week. Starting next Monday, automotive companies from across Ontario are encouraged to apply for funding that would provide up […]
