Windshields Begone: Transport Canada recall wave affecting more than 10 automotive manufacturers
Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada has announced another wave of recalls, and boy is it a big one. Interestingly, 2021 Hyundai Sonatas and 2021 Santa Fes have been reported having faulty windshield attachments that may completely detach during a crash, increasing the risk of driver injury. Chrysler Pacificas from 2017 to 2018 have issues in […]
Unenviable Reputation: Canadian auto theft sees 44.8 percent increase in 2022
Toronto, Ontario – Auto thefts cross Canada are spiking under the coordination of international crime rings, according to government officials speaking with Global News. According to the Canadian Border Services Agency, motor vehicle theft was the second most common reported crime, with 9,439 reported incidents–just behind assault, at 14,531 counts. In 2022, auto thefts in […]
EV/AV Report: Aspirational challenges and milestone products
Toronto, Ontario — A new electric vehicle manufacturing facility begins operations in Quebec, and industry stakeholders and provincial bodies respond to the recently announced federal zero-emission automotive requirements by 2026. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Home Grown Lion Electric Company has produced its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery […]
EV/AV Report: Worrying wording and autonomous accidents
Toronto, Ontario – Toyota justifies its resistance against electric vehicle (EV) adoption and an autonomous Tesla triggers an eight-vehicle pileup. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Digging In This week, Toyota’s president justified the company’s poor decarbonization efforts by claiming that the “right answer (towards decarbonization) is still unclear, we shouldn’t limit […]
Market Opportunities: Federal gov. aims for 20 percent of light vehicle parc emissions-free by 2026
Ottawa, Ontario — The government of Canada has announced a comprehensive strategy to promote the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reducing on-road transportation pollution, with milestones for the net-zero goal starting as early as 2026. In last Wednesday’s announcement, Minster of Transport Omar Alghabra announced Canada’s Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, a plan by […]
Popularity Contest: Ford F-150 remains Canada’s most sought-after vehicle, Honda Civic surges in popularity
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader unveiled a report last Thursday concerning car shopper preferences in 2022, indicating that luxury and mainstay vehicles remain the most popular vehicles, with interest in more economic options driving other contenders towards the Top 10. Impressively, the Ford F-150 holds strong as Canada’s most sought-after vehicle for the […]
Hert Reputations: Hertz to pay out $168 million for false car theft accusations
Toronto, Ontario — The Hertz car rental company is being forced to pay customers approximately $168 million by the end of the year, after falsely accusing an undisclosed number of customers of stealing rented vehicles. According to a press release from the company, this settlement will resolve more than 95 percent of pending theft report […]
Wine and Dice: AIA Canada’s Grand Forum Quebec returns Dec. 15
Montreal, Quebec — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s Grand Forum du Québec is back this December following a four-year absence, bearing the theme, “I am AIA.” According to the association, the day will be filled with information and dynamic speakers, followed by evening packed with a cocktail reception, casino activities, and the chance to […]
Progress for Progi: Progi expands car auction platform to all licensed Canadian buyers
Toronto, Ontario — Progi announced last Thursday that going forward, Quebec vehicles sold on the ProgiPix car auction platform will be made available to all buyers with a Canadian operating license. The Quebec-based company is opening the floodgates to all accredited auto recyclers operating in Canada with this news, which operations director Frederic Miceli says […]
Chopping List: Équité Association releases annual top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada list
Toronto, Ontario — Équité Association has released its list of the Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles across the country, noting that Canada has become a prime hunting ground in the stolen vehicle trade. Further analysis indicates that high end vehicles of all kinds are being targeted, with fob relay attacks and the reprogramming of fobs […]
