Second Row Safety: Midsize SUVs ‘fall short’ on protecting rear seat passengers, IIHS testing shows
Toronto, Ontario — Three months after a less than stellar performance in the IIHS’s moderate overlap front crash test, some automakers have made marginal improvements to the rear seat safety of their vehicles, while others continue to give the issue the back seat. Up from two to four “Good” ratings this time around, some automakers, […]
EV Exclusivity: Most Canadian Ford dealers now certified to sell EVs, following tense negotiation period
Toronto, Ontario — It appears that most Canadian Ford dealers have finally gotten on board with the OEM’s Model e electric vehicle certification, following several months of negotiations surrounding this pricy piece of accreditation. Ford Canada says that 80 percent of its 440 Canadian dealers have now signed up for the certification, which has been […]
Repo Robot: Ford patents self-repossessing vehicle system
Toronto, Ontario — In late February, Ford published a patent with the United States Patent Office, attempting to secure a ownership of a design that would remotely repossess vehicles at will. Officially named “Systems and Methods to Repossess a Vehicle,” this filing with the U.S. Patent Office aims to strongly encourage timely payments through a […]
Extinguished: Ford pauses Lightning F-150 production following battery fire
Detroit, Michigan — Ford has halted production on Lightning F-150 electric pickup trucks after a unit caught fire in a company holding lot earlier this month. The OEM is reportedly holding both production and shipping of Lightning units while it investigates the issue. Sales are still open, and no action has been taken on units […]
EV/AV Report: Battery options, communal chargers and public outreach
Toronto, Ontario — Ford announces a massive investment into a Michigan-based battery plant, U.S. federal mandates require Tesla to open its charging network to other companies and an Alberta utility company is calling on EV-owning customers to join a charging grid pilot project. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Covering battery bases […]
Family Plans: Midwest Automotive Media Association awards 2023 Hyundai Palisade and 2023 Genesis GV60 as family vehicles of the year
Chicago, United States — The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) has named the 2023 Hyundai Palisade as its thirteenth annual Family Vehicle of the Year, and the 2023 Genesis GV60 as the winner of the fifth annual Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year award at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. “Our members test a vast […]
Twin Tablets: Dual displays to come standard on 2024 Ford Mustang, Driving.ca spy shots show
NOTE: This is an early render from Ford of the 2024 Mustang, showing the vehicle with a dual-screen setup. This is not a spy shot. Toronto, Ontario — Taking a page from their teenage son’s gaming setup, some recent spy shots of the latest-generation 2024 Ford Mustang have revealed that every model of the iconic […]
Potential Projectiles: NHTSA probe launched into 1.8 million Ford Explorers for loose trim panels
Toronto, Ontario — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into 1.8 million Ford Explorer models following reports that traveling at highway speeds can cause windshield trim panels to detach from the vehicle, thereby putting other motorists at risk. The preliminary NHTSA evaluation will concern 2011 to 2019 model year […]
Auto-Diagnosis: Ford patents camera-based damage identification system
Toronto, Ontario — A new patent secured by Ford aims to record and report vehicle body damage instantaneously from the point of impact for immediate communication directly to partners such as insurance and rental companies, according to reporting from Ford Authority. Filed on Oct. 6, 2020, published on Jan. 24, 2023 and assigned serial number […]
Home Testing: Automotive Journalists Association of Canada announces best vehicles for 2023 across 12 categories
Toronto, Ontario – The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced its candidates for the best vehicles in Canada for 2023 on Thursday, spanning 12 categories, including cars utility vehicles, EVs and more. This brings 11 OEMs one step closer to winning the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year and 2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of […]
