An Occasion for Calibration: Mitchell Diagnostics platform surpasses 30,000 ADAS calibrations
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell Diagnostics passed a significant milestone on Thursday, announcing that the company’s platform has been used to perform more than 30,000 dynamic and static calibrations. This announcement comes little over a year since the introduction of the MD-TS21 ADAS target calibration system, and according to the company’s press release, “demonstrates how advancements […]
Intelligent Integration: Volvo offering AI inspection tech to U.S. east coast dealers
Washington, D.C. — Volvo dealerships on the U.S.’s east coast are due for a major equipment upgrade as the Swedish automaker announced that artificial intelligence vehicle inspection tech will be provided to Volvo dealers in the region. The company says the goal behind this decision is to equip U.S. retailers with Israel-based UVeye’s AI vehicle […]
Shedding Skin: Shelby Cobra ‘Diamond Edition’ body shell to weigh only 88 lbs.
Toronto, Ontario — In a move combining the legacy of the American muscle car with cutting-edge automotive technology, Shelby has unveiled a new limited edition Cobra, fitted with a carbon fibre body shell weighing a mere 88 lbs. The Shelby Cobra “Diamond Edition”, designed to recognize the iconic car’s sixtieth anniversary on the road, is […]
A DRIVE Through History: Alberta’s DRIVE exhibition showcases auto history
Edmonton, Alberta — A new initiative from the Alberta government is giving the public a glimpse into automotive history as the DRIVE: Reimagining the Ride exhibition prepares for launch next Wednesday. Having loaned 12 vehicles from the 1890s to the 1990s from the Reynolds-Alberta Museum and Remington Carriage Museum (RAM), the provincial government is aiming […]
A Sense for Safety: Honda Sensing ADAS tech now standard across all models
Toronto, Ontario — Honda has officially made safety the standard, announcing that Honda Sensing ADAS technology will now come built into all new vehicle models going forward. Honda Sensing, which debuted on the 2015 Honda CR-V, includes a collision mitigation braking system with forward collision warning; road departure mitigation with lane departure warning; lane-keeping assist […]
ADAS Aware: IIHS study shows used vehicle safety systems go underutilized
Toronto, Ontario — Vehicles these days are full of sensors and safety features, but as these vehicles change hands from owner-to-owner, the specific functions of some of these systems can get lost to a game of broken telephone, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The latest research from the […]
The Start of Something: Genesis most awarded brand at 2022 AJAC awards
Toronto, Ontario — Genesis left its mark on this year’s AJAC awards as the luxury automaker came away with five awards, making them the most awarded brand for 2022. All told, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada gave out three awards to different Genesis models, while two innovation awards were bestowed on some of the […]
Time Out: Hyundai, Kia drivers urged to park outside amid fire risk recall
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai and Kia aren’t allowed to play with the other kids for the time being, as the South Korean automakers have announced a recall involving 80,000 Canadian vehicles that could pose a fire risk. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recommending drivers of the following vehicles park […]
EV Eval: Tesla boasts two of top five selling EVs globally, CleanTechnica says
Toronto, Ontario — The Tesla Model 3 has secured its crown for the fourth year running as the top-selling electric vehicle in the world, according to data from CleanTechnica. Overall EV sales grew by 71 percent over the past year, with Tesla’s Model 3 making up more than 500,000 of those sales. Plug-in hybrid electric […]
Terlep’s Tips: ADAS verification test drives not to be skipped out on, Frank Terlep says
Toronto, Ontario — Friends don’t let friends drive vehicles that don’t have proof of a proper ADAS calibration—it may not be as catchy a tagline as the drinking and driving one, but it’s a valid point brought forward by Frank Terlep from AutoTechcelerators in a recent instructional video. According to Terlep, many repair facilities do […]
