A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says
Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]
Tom’s Talk: Tom Bissonnette to be featured on ‘Lessons I’ve Learned’ business panel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Avid readers of Tom Bissonnette’s regular Collision Repair columns will be interested to know that the director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and former owner of Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body will be part of a panel presented by KPMG Canada, slated for Oct. 4. “Lessons I’ve Learned” is an […]
Gettin’ Down in Motown: Detroit Annual Auto Show returns after three-year hiatus
Detroit, Michigan – Detroit’s annual auto show returns in mid September after a three year hiatus due to Covid-19. The event’s focus is changing from general automotive appreciation and industry displays to “celebrating the biggest transformation of the industry since Henry Ford launched the first assembly line more than a century ago.” Highlighting the EV/AV […]
EV/AV Report: Campaign prompts accessibility revisions to B.C. charging network; P.E.I.-based business fits pickups to be battery-powered
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, a British Columbia resident’s campaign for accessible charging stations pays off, a Prince Edward Island auto shop opens orders for converted small pickup electric trucks and California’s senate passes a law against false autonomous vehicle advertising. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Chargers for All […]
The Big Buzz: Volkswagen ID. Buzz bus set to premiere today
Wolfsburg, Germany — The Volkswagen T1 bus is something of an iconic staple to many automotive enthusiasts and van-lifers alike. While the model ceased production in the late 1970s, Volkswagen might just have something up its sleeve to satiate the masses. On March 9 at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central European Time), Volkswagen will share […]
Carbon and Lightning: Ford to form two ‘distinct units’, split EV and gas
Dearborn, Michigan – On Mar. 2, Ford announced their intent to split the company into two units. The Ford Model e division would focus on electrical vehicles (EVs) while the Ford Blue division specializes in carbon-producing internal combustion vehicles. In their press release, these divisions would operate as distinct businesses, but continue to share their […]
Electric Allowance: Saskatchewan EV tax effective Oct. 1, 2021
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is collecting the newly introduced $150 electric vehicle road-use fee on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan for any registrations effective Oct. 1, 2021, or later. This annual fee is due at the time of registration/renewal. The fee will be used to help maintain Saskatchewan’s roads and highways. […]
EV/AV Report: August 16, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Toronto races towards an autonomous future, with a new mapping endeavour. Meanwhile Canada as a whole reaches a huge electric vehicle milestone and Tesla delays production of the Cybertruck. Mapping the GTA Ecopia AI, announced Thursday, it is creating a high-definition (HD) map for the City of Toronto, which will […]
EV/AV Report: August 2, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Quebec leads the way in Canada’s transition to electric vehicles and Oshawa receives funding for a virtual showroom to raise awareness about EVs. Meanwhile, a Canadian-based power electronics company expands into the U.S. Quebec’s Killin’ It After the Canadian federal government announced it will ban sales of […]
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 […]
