Takata Takes Another: Fatal 2006 Ford Ranger collision linked to Takata airbags, NHTSA says
Toronto, Ontario — Like a certain viral lung condition we have all become somewhat familiar with, faulty Takata airbags have re-emerged from the shadows to claim yet another victim; this time, the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger in the U.S. The driver of the truck was killed following a crash that caused the drivers-side […]
Fortifying the Flanks: Initial results of new side-impact crash test a ‘mixed bag,’ IIHS says
Toronto, Ontario — The IIHS is in the process of putting smaller cars through the crash testing ringer following calls from safety advocates to intensify the side-impact test for such vehicles, referring to the initial results of the new test as a “mixed bag” on Thursday. Of the 11 vehicles put through this revised testing […]
Frightful Findings: Desjardins shares results of 2022 Road Safety Survey
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police said in May that 2022 was on track to be the deadliest year on Canadian highways in the past decade, and Desjardins Insurance is ready to share the details of its 2022 Road Safety Survey, just in time for Halloween. The insurance company’s report shows that distracted driving […]
The Closest of Calls: Vancouver driver inches from impalement after metal beam crashes through windshield
North Vancouver, British Columbia — A North Vancouver driver says she is lucky to be alive after a transport truck with an insecure load launched a large metal beam through the driver’s side of her windshield on the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge last Friday. “Everything happened so fast. I didn’t have a lot of time […]
No Boys Club: Australian Safety expert proposes restricted male licensing to over 21 amid summer of fatal crashes
Sydney, Australia — “Boys will be boys” is a phrase that may no longer fly in Australia’s southernmost state, as the New South Wales (NSW) government weighs out a controversial proposal that could restrict men under the age of 21 from applying for a driver’s licence. Reports have been emerging about a startling spike in […]
On the Lookout: York police calling on industry’s assistance in tracking fatal hit-and-run driver
Richmond Hill, Ontario — York Regional Police (YPS) are calling on Toronto-area auto repair shops to keep an eye out for a vehicle linked to a fatal hit-and-run in Richmond Hill earlier this month, as the fleeing driver may have sought repairs in the area. YPS reached out to Collision Repair on Tuesday morning for […]
At War with Nature: Fence to be erected along B.C.’s Highway 3 to mitigate wildlife collisions
Cranbrook, British Columbia — For autobody repair facilities in British Columbia’s East Kootenays, humanity and nature often find themselves at a crossroads—unfortunately, sometimes it is a literal crossroads where the human ends up in a nasty car wreck and an innocent animal is left injured. Steven Johnson, an estimator at Cranbrook, B.C.’s Rocky Mountain Collision […]
One Wild Walk: Suspect steals and crashes Toronto police cruiser with K-9s inside
Toronto, Ontario — A suspect is in custody after an individual stole and crashed a Toronto police cruiser with multiple police dogs inside. The male perpetrator was sent to the hospital and no dogs were harmed in the incident. The incident began when officers responded to a call early Monday Morning (4 a.m.) about a […]
Fury Road: More than half of Canadian drivers admit to road rage, RATESDOTCA survey says
Toronto, Ontario — Look at the driver to your left. Now, look at the driver on your right. You better start sizing one of them up, because odds are they are willing to throw hands over the lane you just blocked them out of, according to a recent poll conducted by Leger and published by […]
The Star of the Show: OnStar expands services for drivers and motorcyclists, redesigns Logo
Toronto, Ontario- OnStar, General Motors’ emergency communications and vehicle support provider, has announced an expansion to the services offered for drivers. The new services offered expand OnStar’s gamut of services by adding a new phone app to the brand. The app is called OnStar Guardian, and allows any user with a smartphone to receive advice […]
