Swedish Safety: Polestar 2 EV earns NHTSA’s highest safety rating
Gothenberg, Sweden — The NHTSA has awarded the Polestar 2 its highest possible safety rating, marking it as one of North America’s safest vehicles available to consumers. This follows testing under the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which assesses vehicles for their safety features, from construction features that protect passengers to emerging vehicle technologies like […]
Sippy Cup Season: Audi recalls 50,000 A6s, S6s prone to engine failure via spilled drinks
Toronto, Ontario — In a recall to inspire parental fear across North America, Audi has recalled more than 50,000 vehicles for a defect where liquids spilled in the rear seats could cause an engine failure. Specifically, a report to the NHTSA indicates that the affected models, Audi A6s and S6s built between 2019 and 2022, were […]
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 […]
EV/AV Report: perplexing policies and ADAS laser attacks
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, automakers criticize the push for electric vehicle adoption, scientists discover a dangerous exploit in autonomous vehicle (AV) sensors and American lawmakers approve integrating thermal cameras into AV sensor suites. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Too many Cooks Representatives of Canada’s auto industry warn that […]
A Fix that Sticks: GMC Terrain headlight recall secures free sticker installation for owners
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s modern business climate, branding matters more than ever—GMC knows this as well as anybody, as the legacy truckmaker has come out with a fix for the glare issues facing 2010 to 2017 model year Terrains, in the form of a sticker—sorry, headlamp applique. Back in March, the owners of approximately […]
EV/AV Report: Full Self-Driving Beta remains uncertified for 2022, OEMs miss sustainability targets
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s report, Tesla says Full Self Driving (FSD) will remain uncertified by the NHTSA for the foreseeable future, Lyft says that autonomous vehicles won’t replace humans for the distant future, and a think tank critiques OEMs for failing to meet sustainability targets. This is the latest in electric and autonomous […]
Spontaneous Heating: More than 74,000 American and Canadian Audis recalled for fuel leakage, engine failure risk
Toronto, Ontario — The NHTSA and Transport Canada are recalling a flurry of Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, following warnings that up to two percent of affected vehicles are equipped with faulty fuel components that could result in engine fires in a worst-case scenario. This Tuesday, the NHTSA reported that Volkswagen Group of America is recalling […]
Follow the Light: Dodge Journey headlight component recalled after four years of petitions, investigations
Toronto, Ontario — About 5,060 2017 and 2018 Dodge Journeys are due to come off Canadian roads as Stellantis has come forward with news that some of its front amber side reflex reflectors do not meet federal standards. Transport Canada (TC) has officially filed a recall notice for the popular SUV model after a series […]
Defend Your Digits: Tesla recalls all models for pinch-prone power windows
Toronto, Ontario — A piece of advice for the next time you repair a Tesla —watch your fingers around those windows, as the EV automaker has recalled its entire model lineup from as far back as 2017 for a defect affecting its power window technology. In a report announcing the recall on Sept. 22, the National […]
Hoods Up: Chevrolet Spark recalled for corroded hood latches
Toronto, Ontario – The Chevrolet Spark faces a second recall, after initial attempts to replace corroded hood latches in 2014 were found to be insufficient. In both cases, the secondary hoot latch lever in both the Spark and its EV variant faced a risk of premature corrosion. In cases of severe corrosion, the National Highway […]
