Prior Engagements: Ford and Honda won’t be at SEMA 2022, organizers say
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a surprise to much of the automotive community, international automakers Ford and Honda have announced that they will not be showing up to this year’s SEMA trade show, set for November in Las Vegas, Nev. Normally high-profile fixtures at the annual auto show, Ford and Honda were named in a recent […]
ICE-d Out: Nissan to end ICE development in all markets but U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan and the internal combustion engine have officially parted ways, making the brand the first Japanese automaker to announce a full stop to the development of ICE technology in every market but the U.S. Though the company has already ended gas engine sales in Europe, it will carry on the limited development […]
Back in Business: Canadian manufacturers experiencing growth as health measures lift
Toronto, Ontario — As the omicron wave of COVID-19 begins to subside and public health measures are lifted across many provinces and regions, some new industry data is showing that production for manufacturing is trending upward. Reaching its highest level since November of last year, the IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose […]
The DUI Ultimatum: U.S. congress passes $1.2 trillion bill to mandate anti-DUI technology by 2026
Washington D.C. — In a landmark decision toward the prevention of drunk driving-related deaths, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that will mandate anti-DUI technology on all new vehicles by 2026. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will, in part, address the responsibility of automakers to prevent their vehicles […]
Top of the Class: Hyundai lineup 98 percent AEB-equipped, two years ahead of deadline
Toronto, Ontario — Like the kid in class that somehow got their science project done a week early, Hyundai is showing off as among the first automakers to equip nearly all of their vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. Beating the industry deadline by two years, 98 percent of all Hyundai vehicles produced this […]
The Multi-Brand Band: asTech supports industry statement on use of multi-brand scan tools
Toronto, Ontario — asTech announced its support for the use of multi-brand scan tools in the automotive aftermarket on Thursday, following a position statement on the matter released by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association. “We stand behind these organizations who play an important role in […]
EV/AV Report: May 31, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, General Motors takes car-making to a whole other dimension, as it teams up with Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles. While, rumours spur that Hyundai is cutting a number of combustion engine cars to make more room for its electric vehicle line-up. Additionally, reservations for […]
EV Apprehension: New survey says there are still many barriers preventing Canadians from adopting EVs, which could be worrisome for automotive industry
Toronto, Ontario — Across Canada, collision repair facilities and automakers have been preparing for the future: electric vehicles. Trying to stay ahead of the electric curve, many shops have obtained EV certifications, invested in new equipment and training. While, automakers have been pumping out electric vehicles left, right and center—with more than 130 new EVs […]
Fight for your Right: CAR Coalition releases call-to-action video stating Right to Repair principles
Washington, D.C. – An active voice in the debate surrounding vehicle data rights, the CAR Coalition, a U.S.-based lobbying group advocating for “Right to Repair” legislation for collision repairers, has released their organization’s Call-to-Action, announced in a press release from Tuesday. The CAR Coalition released a video where they outlined their call on government to […]
Passing Pandemic Predictions: GM still makes more than $6 billion despite pandemic profit drops
Detroit, Michigan — To say the least, 2020 was a tumultuous year with many major companies seeing significant dips in profits due to the pandemic and unfortunately General Motors was no exception. The automaker saw a 4.5 per cent drop in profits last year, though still raked in a whopping $6.43 billion overall thanks to […]
