Dreamed Designs: Toyota accepting submissions for the 2025 Dream Car Art Contest
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian children are once again being invited by Toyota to participate in an art competition to design the car of the future. The 2025 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest specifically encourages children from three age categories—under eight, eight to 11 and 12 to 15—to “grab their pencils, crayons or paint brushes to […]
A WIN-ning Event: WIN 2025 annual conference opens registrations
Lake Buena Vista, Florida — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that registration for its annual conference is now open. According to a recent press release, this year’s conference, featuring the theme of “Create Your Own Magic,” will be held from May 5th to 7th, 2025 and will take place at the Hilton Orlando Lake […]
Festive Fortunes: CARSTAR Red Deer, CARSTAR Red Deer South donate $5,000 to fuel holiday spirit and community support
Red Deer, Alberta – CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South recently made annual contributions, totalling $5,000, to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and Red Deer Food Bank. Since 2003, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South have raised $47,000 for the community organizations. The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is a non-profit organization […]
Recycled Rides: Youtuber makes high-capacity e-bike battery using used vape pens
Toronto, Ontario — United-Kingdom-based Youtuber and electrical engineer, Chris Doel, has reportedly made a high-capacity e-bike battery out of used vape pens. In order to produce the battery, Doel collected hundreds of discarded vapes at a music festival and repurposed them. As Doel demonstrates in his YouTube video, even when used, most disposable vape pens […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles gain in reliability according to new Consumer Reports; Waymo announces Miami expansion beginning in 2026
Toronto, Ontario — In this electronic and autonomous vehicle report, Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer problems than in the past; while Waymo announces expansion into Miami, Florida beginning in 2026. Reliable ratings Consumer Reports’ annual vehicle reliability survey has found that new electric vehicles have fewer […]
Rear Frame Restorations: Tesla Cybertruck’s frame snaps after hitting pothole; costs owner $34,000 in repairs
Toronto, Ontario — A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared on social media that despite his truck’s rear subframe being shattered from a pothole and costing $34,000 to fix, they still believe that the vehicle is “the most amazing truck ever.” Notably, the owner originally shared on Facebook and Reddit that after four months to repair, […]
Ownership Overviews: Electric vehicles more than $18,000 cheaper in ownership costs compared to ICE, says Vincentric Canadian EV Cost of Ownership Analysis
Toronto, Ontario — Vincentric has released an updated Canadian Electric Vehicle (EV) Cost of Ownership Analysis, which indicates that 49 of the 50 EVs studied had lower total cost of ownership than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The analysis specifically investigated eight ownership costs, including depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity […]
Collaboration Calendar: IBIS releases 2025 event programming under theme ‘Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”
Toronto, Ontario — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its events calendar for 2025, all centred on the theme of “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration.” As noted on the organization’s website, “in 2025, we’re focusing on the transformative power of collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities facing the collision repair industry. […]
Fixing for the Future: AkzoNobel embarks on three million euro investment into global network of automotive training centres
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has announced that it is embarking on a multi-million-euro global program aimed at expanding and upgrading the company’s network of automotive training centres (ATC) with the goal of upskilling painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers. According to a recent press release, for the initial stage of the investment, AkzoNobel is putting […]
Can You Believe This?! Cars prepare for the holidays; battle the snow and more
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Can You Believe This?! video is battling the elements, while also preparing for some festive cheer. Between vehicles that can’t seem to drive in the snow, to cars that aim to give Santa a run for his money, this video is perfect for some December delights!
