High-Voltage Handling: Ford releases repair updates on the Mustang Mach-E SUV in latest On Target newsletter
Toronto, Ontario – In the final 2024 volume of Ford’s On Target newsletter, the automaker details tips on repairing the Mustang Mach-E SUV, including ways to safely work with the high-voltage systems. Some notable safety tips highlighted in the newsletter include always assuming the vehicle’s high-voltage system is powered up. Here, the high-voltage cables and […]
EV/AV Report: Alberta introduces EV registration fees; while a Waymo robotaxi collides with a delivery robot
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the province of Alberta has officially passed legislation that will require–once officially signed into law–a registration fee for electric vehicle (EV) drivers; while a recent video circulating social media shows a Waymo robotaxi colliding with a delivery robot in a robot-on-robot mix-up. Provincial price-ups […]
Regional Readiness: Simplicity Car Care holds regional training session in Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec — One week ago, Simplicity Car Care held its regional training session in Laval, Quebec, where franchisees from across the province met to strengthen operational procedures and customer service capabilities for the new year. The event was hosted at Simplicity Car Care Laval, where approximately 14 attendees engaged in workshops, presentations and hands-on […]
Driving Disputes: MPI counters study claiming Manitoba recorded 85 percent more driving injuries than national average
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has reportedly countered the findings of a study shared by Preszler Injury Lawyers that originally stated that Manitoba recorded 85.4 percent more driving injuries than the national average. Using data from Transport Canada’s National Collision Databases, the study originally attributed the record number of injuries in the province […]
Fraudulent Findings: MPI reports top five instances of attempted auto fraud in 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has once again released its top five instances of automotive fraud in 2024, highlighting driver’s creative and often outrageous attempts at gaming the system. In the recently released report, the public insurance provider indicates that the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) saved Manitoba ratepayers $15 million in attempted auto […]
Carbon Controls: Hyundai and Kia unveil system for automotive carbon emissions management
Seoul, Korea — Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have announced the development of the Integrated Greenhouse Gas Information System (IGIS), a platform designed to monitor, quantity and manage carbon emissions throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. As noted in a recent press release, by leveraging the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the automakers hope that […]
Personal Proliferations: More drivers opting for personalized plates in Saskatchewan, with 58,500 registered as of 2024, says CTV News
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan—More drivers are opting for personalized license plates in Saskatchewan, according to a new report from CTV News Saskatoon. As of 2024, just over 58,500 plates were registered with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). Saskatchewan currently ranks second in the country for most registered personalized license plates. In first place comes Ontario with the highest […]
