No Substitutions: Drivers of ADAS-equipped vehicles must insist on calibrations from repair shops, report says
Massachusetts, United States — The issue of ADAS calibration received some mainstream media attention recently, as Repairify CEO Chris Chesney was quoted in a recent article from the Boston Globe, speaking to the need for customers to insist on proper calibrations from their repairers. Chesney, among several other auto repair experts, were making the case that […]
Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]
Prison Break: Ostriches escape Alberta enclosure, police chase ensues
A ostrich on the loose – what would you do? (Taber Police Service/Facebook) Taber, Alberta — About 20 ostriches escaped from an enclosure in the town of Taber, rampaging through the streets until a combined force of RCMP and Taber police officers arrived to detain them. According to the Taber Police Service, officers dealt with […]
Tuesday Ticker: Software setbacks for Tesla and promising prospects for GM
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s auto industry roundup, software troubles with nearly 80,000 models in China are causing Tesla prices to dip further, while General Motors appears to be on the upswing with several new model launches on the way. One Step Forward, One Step Back Tesla’s stock price was dealt yet another blow […]
Cash for the Furnace: Insurance bureau says ICBC on track to lose $298 million this year
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reported Friday that British Columbia’s crown insurance company is on track to record a financial loss of $298 million for this year. Vice president of IBC’s western and Pacific regions, Aaron Sutherland, called this update from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) “incredibly disappointing” […]