High Roller: Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with three counts of fraud
Manhattan, New York — Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman of electric car-maker Nikola, was charged with three counts of fraud for lying about “nearly all aspects of the business” to persuade investors into buying shares, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan charged Milton with two counts of […]
OnStar Everywhere: General Motors expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights to non-GM vehicles
Oshawa, Ontario – Starting Tuesday, OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter. This means that fleet customers can utilize OnStar Vehicle Insights across their whole fleet of GM or non-GM vehicles. This expansion aims to streamline and simplify operations for fleet managers, so only one telematics platform […]
Another One: GM issues second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) is issuing a second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks. In November 2020 the Bolt EVs were recalled for fire risks. However, this second recall comes after two Bolts caught fire, after being reported as fixed following the first recall. The automaker, alongside battery maker LG […]
Marketing Makeover: Hyundai Canada announces changes to its marketing department
Markham, Ontario — Hyundai Canada announced today, changes to its marketing department. Beginning on July 12th, Kristina Covello-Garcia will be the national manager of marketing communications, and Christine Smith will take-over as the director of marketing, replacing Lawrence Hamilton — who was promoted to executive director of Genesis Canada in May. Smith comes from Hyundai […]
Brain Training: Nissan launches brain function monitoring program to enhance racing driver performance
Yokohama, Japan – Nissan Motor recently launched a new program focused on brain function and anatomy research, training and development for its Formula E drivers Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland. The program, called Nissan Brain to Performance, uses advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high performance, professional drivers. The program […]
Welds Gone Wrong: Ford issues recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7-liter engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue. Affected vehicles may experience a rear driveline disconnect. Customers may experience vibration and/or shaking while driving at highway speeds, and/or […]
GM and Toyota Takeover: Vincentric announces 2021 Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards, Toyota and GM clean-up
Toronto, Ontario — The 10th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards were announced today, with Toyota and General Motors winning five awards each. Toyota earned accolades across the Passenger Car, SUV & Crossover, and Van categories, while GM showed strength in the Truck category. The fleet groups from Ford, Stellantis, and Volvo were […]
Loco Logo: Mazda recalling nearly 261,000 vehicles over steering wheel logo that can shatter during airbag deployment
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda is recalling approximately 260,915 vehicles over a plastic logo that may shatter during an airbag deployment. The recall includes Mazda3 vehicles from model years 2004 to 2007. Due to an improper material specification, the plastic logo to become brittle over time, says the company. In this condition, the logo may shatter […]
Tricky Taycan: Porsche to issue global recall of electric Taycan over software issue
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche AG is recalling 43,000 of its electric Taycan vehicles over a software issue that can cause the engine to abruptly turn off, reported Reuters. The recall affects all Taycan cars made and delivered by June, 2021, the automaker said Friday. According to Reuters, Porsche executive Klaus Rechberger said the issue has […]
Making Moves: Nissan Canada announces changes to senior management team
Mississauga, Ontario — Nissan Canada has announced changes to its management team, all of which will take effect July 1, 2021. Ken Hearn, current director of Dealer Network Development and Customer Quality, will be appointed as Director of Marketing, succeeding Adam Paterson who will assume a new important challenge outside of Nissan Canada. Paterson’s new […]
