No Relief: IBC reiterates disappointment in ICBC for its lack of financial relief for its customers amid the pandemic
Vancouver, British Columbia — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Canadians have been driving less, leading to a reduced amount of claims. In response to this reduction, private insurers have returned approximately $280 per driver in auto insurance premium relief. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) ran a survey of members and found that the industry has […]
Virtual Seminars: CAR Management Briefing Seminars moved online
Toronto, Ontario — For the first time in 55 years the CAR Management Briefing Seminars will be held virtually. The seminars are planned to be live on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, but this year participants will also be able to access the content-on-demand after they have been held. The MBS sessions will feature two […]
‘Orange you Glad?’: Kia Canada introduces limited edition Stinger in neon orange
Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada introduces a bold, limited edition Stinger in neon orange to light up the road. Arriving in early fall, the limited edition Stinger is based on the 2021 Stinger GT Limited model. To complement its vibrant exterior, the floor mats feature an orange contrast stitch detail to bring some of the […]
‘Super Truck’: GMC Hummer EV to be revealed this fall
Oshawa, Ontario — GMC has announced that its all-electric “super truck” will debut this fall and will begin production in late 2021. GMC is calling the vehicle a “revolutionary all-electric, zero emissions, zero limits super truck.” The company says the vehicle has impressive on-and- off-road capabilities. The vehicle comes with an open-air design which allows […]
EV/AV Report: August 3, 2020
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Rivain competes with Tesla and GMC by announcing the release of its electric truck. Panasonic makes plans to rev-up the energy density of the battery cells used by Tesla, and Audi and the Hager Group dedicate themselves to a greener feature. REVVING UP Rivain’s anticipated R1T truck […]
Career Ready: Employers with apprentices and co-op students can take advantage of the APMA’s Career Ready Fund
Toronto, Ontario — To help connect students with careers in the auto sector, the APMA is working with post-secondary institutions to help connect 669 students, apprentices and recent graduates with jobs and careers in the automotive supply sector. By participating in the program, known as the Career Ready Fund, participants will gain practical on-the-job experience […]
