Net Worth: Ford to produce parts made entirely from recycled ocean plastics
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is dipping a toe into the world of recycled ocean plastics, announcing that the Ford Bronco will feature parts made entirely from repurposed waste pulled from our waters. The part in question is the wiring harness clip—you know, the clip that holds the wiring harness. It may appear intensely minor, but […]
Truck Surge: Ford to nearly double F-150 Lightning production amid high demand
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repairers could start seeing a familiar face in its newest form as Ford recently announced it is planning to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightning pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich. The EV version of the F-150, a longstanding Canadian automotive staple, is expected to be […]
Breaking the Brake Barrier: Ford, Honda equip 95 percent of vehicles with AEB
Toronto, Ontario — If there were a gifted program for OEMs then Ford and Honda would be its newest members as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the pair of automakers have reached their AEB goal ahead of schedule. The IIHS announced on Friday that Ford and Honda had both managed to […]
Automated Integrity: Audi to use AI to verify weld quality in high-volume production
Toronto, Ontario — Audi is taking new steps to further streamline its production process, announcing that artificial intelligence will be used to guarantee weld quality for high-volume production at its Neckarsulm, Germany facility. According to Audi, about 5,300 spot welds are used to join the parts that comprise the body of an Audi A6. In […]
EV/AV Report: December 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Rivian plans to build a $5 billion assembly plant in Georgia, Mercedes-Benz integrates with Hydro-Québec to improve charging options and GM’s BrightDrop delivered its first five EV delivery trucks to FedEx. Rivian went down to Georgia Rivian has a $5 billion plan for the […]
Wind In Your Shins: Jeep unveils sketches teasing ‘donut door’ designs
Toronto, Ontario — Jeep appears to be toying with some tasty new design patents, as the Stellantis-based automaker released some sketches this week, featuring a Jeep sporting “donut doors”. Jeep filed patents for the experimental transparent half-door design back in 2017, which prior to the release of the sketches, had only been seen on prototype […]
Scar Parts: Toyota to permit cosmetically ‘imperfect parts’ from suppliers
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota is calling for all-hands-on-deck to fight against the ongoing automotive materials shortage, announcing that they will permit the use of scratched, blemished, and otherwise “imperfect” parts from suppliers while global supply chains level out. This announcement sets a new precedent for the automaker known for strict quality control. “We are careful […]
Ace in the Hole: Toyota to return to full production levels by end of December
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced that they expect to be back at full production at all of their facilities by the end of the year, baffling the rest of the industry as to how the Japanese automaker is pulling ahead amid a global microchip shortage. Toyota’s head office issued a press release earlier this […]
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 […]
Bad Bolts: Tesla recalls 2,800 Model 3s, Ys for faulty suspension bolt
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly 300 Canadian Teslas are about to be due for inspection as the OEM announced that it will be recalling more than 2,800 Model 3 and Y vehicles due to faulty front suspension bolts. The recall affects certain 2019, 2020, and 2021 Model 3s; and 2020 and 2021 Model Ys. The recall […]
