Tuesday Ticker: January 11, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna International announces a brand new EV centre, Volkswagen of America CEO complains that the automaker’s total-units-sold could be higher and General Motors partners with Qualcomm for a revamped Ultra Cruise. Electric energy at Magna HQ Magna International announced last week it plans to develop a new […]
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 […]
Chevy’s Reindeer: Convoy of Silverados delivers $160K in gifts to Durham Children’s Aid Foundation
Oshawa, Ontario — The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) near Toronto was treated to a procession of presents just in time for the holidays, courtesy of General Motors Canada and its dealers. Packed full of toys and gifts for kids in the Durham region, the load carried by a convoy of Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado pickups […]
New Year, Warm Rear: GM to retrofit 2022 models with heated seats in Q2
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors drivers can unclench now that the automaker has announced that they will be able to retrofit the highly-coveted heated seats into their 2022 models by the second quarter of next year. Last week, General Motors announced that they would be cutting optional features like heated seats and steering wheels on […]
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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: November 2, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Uber outperforms lift in the immediate aftermath of pandemic lockdowns; automakers announce Q3 losses across the board and Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks to solve world hunger with the UN’s assistance. Do you even Lyft? Market analysts say that Uber is outperforming Lyft as ridesharing ramps up from pandemic lows. […]
Eye on Oculii: GM partners with U.S.-based radar developer for ADAS technology
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has announced it has bought into U.S.-based startup Oculii for use of the company’s AI-driven radar technology on GM vehicles. Oculii claims that its Virtual Aperture Imaging Software Program enables radars to provide the same sort of high-resolution, long-range capability that until now has been available only with more expensive […]
Building the Future: Ingersoll, Ont.’s CAMI plant to build GM electric delivery trucks
Ingersoll, Ontario — More EV work is on its way to Ontario as General Motors BrightDrop announced that its new line of electric delivery trucks are set to be assembled at the CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, voiced its satisfaction with the announcement. “Our highly skilled members at CAMI […]
EV/AV Report: September 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, KIA reveals the pricing of the 2022 Sorento Turbo PHEV, GM tells Bolt owners to keep their distance and Whitby, Ont. makes a splash in the world of autonomous transit. Last, but not least KIA has announced pricing for the recently unveiled 2022 Sorento […]
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 […]
