EV/AV Report: December 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian plans to build a $5 billion assembly plant in Georgia, Mercedes-Benz integrates with Hydro-Québec to improve charging options and GM’s BrightDrop delivered its first five EV delivery trucks to FedEx. Rivian went down to Georgia Rivian has a $5 billion plan for the […]
Walker and Wheel Watch: Volkswagen Front Assist update said to detect pedestrians, cyclists
Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen is launching a new version of its Front Assist ADAS system designed to help drivers avoid bicycle and pedestrian collisions. According to Volkswagen, prior versions of Front Assist used radar sensors built into the front of a vehicle to detect moving objects that could lead to a collision and could distinguish […]
A Moving Gesture: Collision Clinic St. John’s gifts refurbished 2018 Kia Rio to local family
St. John’s, Newfoundland — The fine people at Collision Clinic in St. John’s, N.L. are yet again giving the gift of mobility this holiday season, surprising Faith Ann Vokey and her son, Ashton, with a newly refurbished 2018 Kia Rio. Vokey works evenings at a downtown St. John’s hotel, has to rely on taxis for […]
Self-driving shuttle crashes in Whitby, Ont., operator in critical condition
Whitby, Ontario — A self-driving shuttle bus crashed into a tree in Whitby, Ontario, Thursday afternoon, sending the vehicle’s operator to a nearby trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Durham Regional Police said the collision happened around 4 p.m. along the Whitby Autonomous Vehicle Electric (WAVE) Shuttle route, which circles a six-kilometre route near the city’s […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Thornhill
Thornhill, Ontario — CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Thornhill to its network earlier this week. Alan Shek, owner of CARSTAR Thornhill, has always had an affinity for the automotive industry, said CARSTAR, starting from an early age with a keen interest in mobile electronics and import performance car modifications. He then used this experience […]
Uh Oh, Omicron: Toronto and Montreal auto shows cancel 2022 events
Toronto, Ontario — …And with nary a second glance, COVID’s cruel hand cleans the slate—the Canadian (Toronto) and Montreal International Auto Shows have been cancelled. COVID-19 cases are steadily back on the rise thanks to the new Omicron variant and governments in Ontario and Quebec are scrambling to set new rules ahead of the new […]
Wind In Your Shins: Jeep unveils sketches teasing ‘donut door’ designs
Toronto, Ontario — Jeep appears to be toying with some tasty new design patents, as the Stellantis-based automaker released some sketches this week, featuring a Jeep sporting “donut doors”. Jeep filed patents for the experimental transparent half-door design back in 2017, which prior to the release of the sketches, had only been seen on prototype […]
Wish List: Top 10 holiday gift ideas for your collision repair facility
By Venessa di Vito, Auto+ Performance Original article available here Christmas is that one holiday that is supposed to be full of everything magical, cheery, and bright. But, to some, it can also be one of the most stressful and difficult times of the year. Trust us, we understand. Between a fluctuation in store hours […]
