EV/AV Report: Perpetual motion and delayed releases
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, BMW patents a suspension system capable of converting road bumps into electric vehicle (EV) energy, Apple delays its autonomous vehicle (AV) debut to 2026, and Tesla returns radar sensors to its autopilot suite after a short hiatus. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Unlimited Power […]
Spoiler Alert: Nearly 2,000 Range Rovers recalled for loose spoiler cover
Toronto, Ontario — At the risk of spoiling someone’s weekend fun, Transport Canada has reposted a recall notice for 2010 and 2011 Range Rover Sport SUVs for a defect that could cause the upper cover of the vehicle’s rear spoiler to detach while in motion. First called in October of 2020, Transport Canada is bringing […]
Outside the Lines: Plans underway for third ‘Tradeswomen of New Brunswick’ colouring book
Saint John, New Brunswick — A New Brunswick-based non-profit has developed an exciting new way to introduce young girls to the skilled trades industry through a colouring book series that features tradeswomen on the job. The first two editions of the “Tradeswomen of New Brunswick” are the results of efforts from New Boots: Progressing Women […]
Join the Club: Nissan, Mitsubishi and Stellantis make good on 2016 AEB commitment, IIHS says
Toronto, Ontario — Three more automakers have joined the upper crust of the industry when it comes to safety, as the IIHS announced that Nissan, Mitsubishi and Stellantis have all made good on a 2016 commitment to equip at least 95 percent of their model lineup with automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology. Of the three […]
Brightened Up: 2023 Kia EV6 earns IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ award
Toronto, Ontario — The 2023 Kia EV6 small electric SUV has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, thanks in part to its improved headlights. According to an IIHS press release, 2022 model year EV6s built before September did not earn an award due to a poor headlight rating. However, […]
Light as a Leaf, Dead as a Brick: West Vancouver charging station bricks two Nissan Leafs in one night
Vancouver, British Columbia — Most every driver has experience with bad gas at some point—not the “too much coffee” kind, the kind from a pump. Well, an EV charging station in West Vancouver has drawn attention for being the first station in Canada to offer bad charges, rendering two vehicles inoperable before being removed. Within […]
Welcomes of the Week: UniglassPlus Rymal opens new location on Hamilton Mountain
Hamilton, Ontario — One of CARSTAR’s most long-standing locations has undergone an exciting new expansion as CARSTAR Hamilton Rymal welcomes the addition of a dedicated UniglassPlus storefront within its historic Hamilton Mountain facility. UniglassPlus Rymal will occupy a newly renovated section of the facility that manager Jose Florez says will help his shop more fully […]
Date at the Delta: CCIF Toronto 2023 tickets on sale, early bird prices until Dec. 20
Toronto, Ontario — Forget the holidays, it’s time to start counting down the days until CCIF Toronto, as tickets for the often-anticipated event recently went on sale, with early bird pricing on offer until Dec. 20. A regular ticket purchased before the fast-approaching deadline will get you into this year’s CCIF conference, but an upgrade […]
