Don’t Pass Me By: B.C. sees increase in collisions involving trucks and overpasses
Surrey, British Columbia — Transportation officials in British Columbia have been left confused by what appears to be an unexplained increase in the number of trucks colliding with highway overpasses. Even Dave Early, CEO of the BC trucking Association can’t explain it. “We don’t know what’s going on,” says Earle. “Obviously something’s not going well.” Since […]
Expanding Education: VCC to include fuel cell EVs in auto servicing curriculum
Vancouver, British Columbia — A new acquisition has expanded Vancouver Community College (VCC)’s Automotive Service Technician curriculum to include fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), in addition to EV and fossil fuel vehicle repair and servicing. In an arrangement with Toyota Canada, VCC received a Toyota Mirai, one of the first FCEVs for the Canadian market. […]
Pacific Coast Party: CCIF Vancouver early bird tickets on sale now
Vancouver, British Columbia — Be sure to save some of your industry trade show enthusiasm for the fall season because early bird tickets are now on sale for CCIF Vancouver, scheduled for Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. This year’s show kicks off on Thursday with a workshop, followed by a […]
BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS
MAKING IT A BIG THING The public spectacle caused by a flaming Tesla in downtown Vancouver raised some red flags with Transport Canada, as the federal regulator’s collision and defect investigation team made an appearance on-scene as part of a newly launched probe into the vehicle. Transport Canada dispatched their team alongside local fire services […]
Rental Rut: Car rental costs spiking across major cities
Toronto, Ontario — Delightfully dubbed the Carpocalypse, many North American cities face skyrocketing rental car prices—a persistent 2021 phenomenon that can be blamed on the supply chain Rental vehicle demand has rebounded. However, many rental operators struggled to reach pre-pandemic fleet levels due to the ongoing supply chain crisis, said Mathan Selven, general manager of […]
Best Coast: Stan Kingshott West Coast Classic golf tournament back on for Aug. after two-year hiatus
Coquitlam, British Columbia — It has been two long years since the Stan Kingshott West Coast Classic golf tournament took place and Lordco Auto Parts is partnering up with CARPAK Distributing Corp. to deliver what should be an unforgettable day on the green. The annual charity golf tournament, dedicated in memory of tournament co-founder and […]
EV/AV Report: May 23, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, the British Columbia government has a limited time deal for EV charging station installations, Circle K’s parent company is looking to link up its North American stores and Honda reveals initial sketches of upcoming electric SUV. Less Charges for More Charge If you have […]
Easing the Pressure: ICBC reveals distribution plan for gas relief rebate cheques
Vancouver, British Columbia — Details surrounding ICBC’s gas relief rebate have finally been unveiled, as the government insurer plans to dole out $165 to any customer who held a basic insurance policy during February 2022. This news follows B.C. Premier John Horgan’s initial March announcement that the government would be sending out one-time cheques of […]
Talk About Bruno: Okanagan College auto body apprentice Joey Bruno wins gold at Skills Canada B.C. competition
Vancouver, British Columbia — A young auto body technician student has been making waves at Skills Canada’s British Columbia provincial competition, as Okanagan College’s own Joey Bruno came away with a gold medal following last Friday’s event. Bruno is a Level 2 Collision Repair Technician currently in his third year of Auto Body and Collision […]
Not Over Yet: B.C. supreme court files class-action against GM for Bolt battery defects
Victoria, British Columbia — Just when General Motors thought it was clear of the Chevrolet Bolt controversy, the OEM has yet another class-action lawsuit levelled at it, this time from a class of concerned Canadians. The suit currently before British Columbia’s Supreme Court alleges that GM was aware of the defects present in the Chevrolet […]
