Raising Standards: IIHS updates side crash tests, only one midsize car earns ‘good’ rating
Toronto, Ontario – Four in seven midsize cars failed to earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test, according to a recent press release. Of the seven vehicles, only the Subaru Outback earned a ‘good’ rating, with drivers having acceptable to good protection in all categories. The […]
Assembled As Is: GM to deliver some Equinox, Terrain models without certain ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — An ongoing microchip shortage isn’t stopping major automakers from carrying on with production as General Motors revealed that they will be shipping some 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles without certain advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features. A GM spokesperson said on July 4 that certain Equinox and Terrain models will […]
DEG-ging Deep: Updated procedure for Chevrolet Equinox impact bar replacement
Toronto, Ontario — A pair of inquiries to the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) have brought about some new insights into the proper procedure for Chevrolet Equinox impact bar replacement. An inquiry submitted in April 2021 pointed out that the plates welded to the end of the frame rail and bracket of the impact bar don’t […]
EV/AV Report: January 17, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, heat pumps in Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y are under a Transport Canada investigation, the Windsor, Ont.-area has more EV chargers on the way and Chevrolet has announced the electrified edition of one of its most popular models. Pump Dump Transport Canada is […]
EV/AV Report: January 10, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, VinFast prepares to enter the Canadian EV market later this year, Nova Scotia makes strides in connecting more communities to the EV charging grid and General Motors unveiled its champion in the electric pickup race. New player has joined Vietnamese EV startup VinFast unveiled […]
Power Saving Mode: Chevrolet Bolt update limits range to curb fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Drivers of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt will have their full parking privileges back “in the coming weeks” as General Motors announced that a new software update is expected to significantly reduce fire risk in the vehicle. A spokesperson from GM said that the update will limit the maximum state of charge for […]
Chilly Cheeks: General Motors to cut heated seats from some 2022 models, due to chip shortage
Toronto, Ontario — If you weren’t feeling the winter chill setting in just yet you will soon as General Motors announced that they will be cutting heated seats from some of their models due to the ongoing microchip shortage. According to reports from Friday, GM confirmed that some 2022 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, cars and […]
Babysit Your Bolts: GM recommends repairers park Chevrolet Bolt models outdoors if not supervised
Toronto, Ontario — Hot tip for any Chevy Bolt owners out there who are unsure what to do with their car while the recall is being figured out—don’t leave it unattended in your garage unless you’re planning on shopping for a new house as well. This message comes straight from General Motors as they advise […]
The Smoke Clears: GM announces fix to Bolt battery fire issue
Detroit, Michigan — In a piece of good news for the automotive supply chain and drivers alike, engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that has already caused five of them to catch fire. The company says they developed diagnostic software to look […]
Truckwrecks: Recovery team called to pull half-frozen Silverado out of river north of Fort McMurray
Fort Chipewyan, Alberta — In the latest edition of Collision Repair’s ongoing segment, “Will that truck fall through the ice?”; the answer was once again, yes. This time, the Saskatchewan-based Big Ice removal service was called in to Fort Chipewyan, north of Fort McMurray, to pull a partially sunk Chevrolet Silverado out of a fast-moving […]
