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Is This For Real?
Blame the Victim: When two cars collided head-on in Salem, Mass., police figured they knew wath the cause was: one of the vehicles was driving 85 mph in a 35 mph zone and had swerved into the other car's lane. However, an injured passenger in the at fault car has filed a lawsuit against the other driver, claiming that if she had been quicker to get out of the way, the collision wouldn't have happened.
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Switch Out is having a contest! Registered participant that send in at least two collection pails in 2009
will be automatically entered.The winning business will be featured in an article in the 2010 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine. |
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Did you Know...?
First Policy:
Travelers Insurance Company issues the first-ever auto insurance policy in 1897.
First Fins: In 1948, the Harley Earl-designed Cadillac debuted with a feature that would dominate the auto industry for more than a decade: the tail fin.
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September will be here soon, and that means it's time for the kids to go back to school. Why not join them? I-CAR has just announced a price reduction for its online program, so this would be a great time to get some classes under your belt. Check out the story below for more info. Mike Davey,Editor |
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Mitchell International Partners with Thatcham
Mitchell International has announced a partnership with Thatcham (The
Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre). This groundbreaking
partnership marks the first time Thatcham's fully researched,
proprietary repair methodologies will be offered in the North American
collision repair market.
Today's modern vehicles are increasingly unique and very much
individual in their design. Each model year vehicle manufacturers add
sophisticated technology to improve structural strength. While these
advancements result in improved vehicle safety, cars have consequently
become much more difficult to return to pre-accident condition, posing
unique repair challenges. Thatcham's online solution, ThatchamNet,
works in concert and complements Mitchell Information Center's OEM
repair data, to provide technicians with the critical collision repair
information they need to keep up with the industry's increasing demands.
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I-CAR Lowers Prices for Online Training
I-CAR has announced that prices for online training will decrease
effective September 1, 2009. In response to feedback from the industry,
I-CAR will lower its price for online training to $40 per one-quarter
point.
"I-CAR training offers an exceptional value and we are committed
to continuing to provide a high level of quality to the inter-industry
that is both timely and relevant," said Joyce Kasmer, Director of
Marketing for I-CAR. "The industry is quickly responding to the
availability of an online registration process and online training
opportunities and we're excited about being able to provide lower
pricing in these areas."
Additional information is available at i-car.com.
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Headline News
Auto Recyclers Donate to the William Osler Health Centre
The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) presented William Osler Health Centre Foundation with a cheque for...
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BASF Refinish Sponsors Front Row Motorsports
BASF Automotive Refinish today announced that it is the official automotive paint sponsor of Front Row Motorsports for the rem...
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PPG and Penske Racing Celebrate 25 Years
This summer, PPG and Penske Racing are celebrating a successful 25-year relationship. The two companies established their...
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Kia Partners with Automotive Recyclers of Canada
Kia Canada and Automotive Recyclers Canada today announced their partnership to encourage drivers to recycle their older...
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Sherwin-Williams Sponsors Workshop Efficiency Event at Joe Gibbs Racing
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) recently
hosted a dozen representatives from the largest national Toyota and
Lexus dealerships in North America for an intensive training program on
"Improving Workshop Efficiency." The event was held in conjunction
with, and at the headquarters of, Joe Gibbs Racing, one of the leading
NASCAR teams and a leading proponent of lean shop production and
efficiency.
Numerous topics were covered during the session which included
discussions on lean production origins, improving workshop efficiency,
raising output quality in conjunction with lowering operating costs,
capturing market share through continuous improvement, maximizing
production and profit opportunities, and developing systems for
assuring greater customer loyalty.
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