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AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and The National Safety Council Adopt Common Naming for Advanced Driver Assistance Technology

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AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology in an effort to reduce confusion. To help educate consumers on the benefits, limitations and proper use of these technologies, the four organizations are calling on all safety organizations, automakers and journalists covering […]

Coalition Calls for EU Legislators to Ensure Level Playing Field for Remote Access to Vehicle Data

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Group calls upon EU decision makers to put forward legislation by 2020 ensuring remote access to in-vehicle data and functions. CECRA, the European umbrella organization of national automotive trade associations and European brand dealer councils, announced November 14 that a number of associations in the automotive sector and mobility services operators, insurers, consumers and small […]

Two Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Support Boyd Group Conversion to Public Corporation

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The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) have both recommended that unitholders vote for the Fund’s proposed conversion from an income trust to a public corporation named Boyd Group Services Inc., which will continue the business of The Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries as […]

Maaco Recognizes Top-Performing Franchisees at Annual Convention

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At the 2019 Maaco Convention in Boca Raton, Fla., Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair recognized top North American franchisees who exemplified the “Breakthrough” convention theme with awards for top performance, including outstanding sales, operational excellence, leadership, growth and overall performance.  “It’s an honor to recognize the top performers in the Maaco system,” said Bob […]

NICB Reports U.S. Auto Theft Down 3% in 2018

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Updates List of America’s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, […]

Ford Donates $100,000 to the NADA Foundation Workforce Initiative

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The Ford Motor Company has contributed $100,000 to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative.  “Ford is acutely aware of the current automotive service technician shortage,” said Frederiek Toney, president, Global Ford Customer Service Division. “The NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative is just one program Ford is supporting to raise awareness of and access […]

Driven Brands Acquires Quebec-Based Auto Glass Provider

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Clairus Group has over 240 locations and 22 distribution centers. Driven Brands today announced its acquisition of the Quebec, Canada-based Clairus Group, a vertically-integrated automotive glass distribution, replacement, and claims management company. The move adds 240 physical service locations, over 330 mobile locations, 22 distribution centers, and a claims management platform to the Driven Brands […]

Ford to Introduce Electric Mustang SUV

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Ford announced it is expanding the Mustang family with the Mustang Mach-E, an all-new, all-electric SUV.  “At the first-ever Detroit auto show, Henry Ford said he was working on something that would strike like forked lightning,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company. “That was the Model T. Today, the Ford Motor Company is […]

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