The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 14 issued a final rule to modernize numerous Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and clarify ambiguities in current occupant protection standards for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems that are designed without traditional manual driver controls. The rule amends several crashworthiness regulations to […]
ITW Evercoat Receives Uni-Select Canadian Paint and Body Equipment Supplier Award
Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS) announced the winners of its annual Canadian Automotive Group Awards for its top Canadian supply partners, an award that celebrates remarkable achievements, innovation and outstanding service. The award recipients were announced on the last day of its AUTOXPO event, held virtually for the first time ever January 15 through 17. This […]
FCA and Groupe PSA Merger Completed
The merger between Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA), that was announced in 2019, which led to the creation of Stellantis N.V. took effect January 16. As previously announced, Stellantis’ common shares will begin trading on Euronext in Paris and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario in […]
Fix Network Raises CA$19,970 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada
The Fix Network along with its staff and strategic partners, have raised CA$19,970 ($15,693) to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada) and its programs aimed at helping families with sick children. All through December 2020, Fix Network’s Canada-wide initiative, called “Season of Giving”, encouraged its strategic partners and staff to donate generously to […]
Interview: Trish Serratore, ASE
In our video interview, Serratore details changes to technician certification deadlines made in response to the pandemic and a new ADAS credential in development. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently opened registration for its winter certification test program. The non-profit technician certification organization continues to respond to the challenges the pandemic posed […]
U.S. Roadway Deaths Surge Over 13% in Third Quarter
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 11,260 people were killed on U.S. roadways in the third quarter of 2020, a 13.1% increase compared to the third quarter of 2019. For the first nine months of 2020, 28,190 people died in crashes, a 4.6% increase from the year before. Traffic deaths rose even […]
Fix Auto UK Achieves TrustPilot Milestone
Fix Auto UK has its first significant Trustpilot milestone after receiving its 500th customer review on the platform. The network’s overall TrustScore on the global customer review platform is recorded at 4.7 out of five, rating Fix Auto UK and its franchise partners as excellent for the customer service delivered. Eighty-nine per cent of all […]
Farmers Insurance Launches Customizable Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Mississippi
Farmers Insurance announced its launch of a range of customizable insurance products in Mississippi. Customers throughout the state can now access quotes and purchase auto, home, condo, and renters products in a direct-to-consumer model, while retaining the personalized approach. “Reflecting our relentless focus on innovation and service, we are bringing Farmers digital-first options to Mississippi […]
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
Lenders with $1 Billion or less in assets will be able to submit first and second draw PPP applications on Friday – continuing dedicated access for Community-Based Lenders. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion […]
NTSB Warns High-Voltage, Lithium-Ion Battery Fires After Electric Vehicle Crashes Can Reignite Days or Weeks Later
Three out of four of the electric vehicle battery fires they investigated reignited in the towing storage facility. Safety recommendations say vehicles should be separated by 50 feet when stored or separated by physical barriers from other vehicles. The National Transportation Safety Board issued four safety recommendations yesterday based on findings contained in Safety Report […]
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