Standard Issue: CIECA to present overview of 2021R2 in Thursday webinar
Toronto, Ontario — It’s time for the biannual CIECA industry check-up and the automotive organization is set to discuss its second standards release of the year, the 2021R2, in a webinar on Thursday. CIECA’s technical project manager, Paulette Reed, will present an overview of the latest changes that are part of the 2021R2 as well […]
Busted Bronco: NHTSA recalls 553 2021 Ford Broncos for airbag defect
Toronto, Ontario — The Ford Bronco is finally back in the OEM’s lineup and has already hit its first roadblock, as the NHTSA has launched a recall on the 2021 model’s airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the recall in response to reports of the 2021 Ford Bronco’s passenger-side airbag deploying prematurely. The […]
Dang Doohickeys: J.D Power reports most on-board car tech not used by consumers, 51 percent have ‘no need’ for technology
Toronto, Ontario — We’ve all looked at a complex piece of technology and thought, “I’ll get around to setting that up one day,” but do we ever? According to a new study from J.D. Power, the answer, when it comes to new features in vehicles, is typically never. The influx of on-board features like more […]
Robotic Results: BMW robot-applied paint repairable by humans
Munich, Germany — BMW recently announced that it was testing new robotically-applied paint technology on some M4 Coupes, but wants to reassure all the flesh-based refinishers out there that the work can still be repaired by puny humans. This new technology from BMW allows the application of several colours and designs to its cars’ bodywork […]
Achieving Automation: ‘The world of AVs is clearly upon us,’ says insurance VP
Toronto, Ontario — With autonomous vehicle (AV) initiatives in Ontario going from a sci-fi pipe dream to receiving millions in government investment dollars in only a few years, Vice President of personal insurance at Travelers Insurance, Caleb Earnest declared that “The world of AVs is clearly upon us”, during a webinar on Tuesday. As part […]
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 […]
Bosch Knows Best: Bosch reports AEB could prevent one-third of crashes
Toronto, Ontario — With a bill proposing to mandate the integration of AEB on all passenger vehicles currently before the U.S. House of Representatives, Bosch has released a report showing that about one-third of U.S. vehicle crashes could be prevented with the technology. Bosch said that if integrated across the board, Automatic Emergency Braking systems […]
Two Dates to the Dance: Veoneer takes acquisition deal with Magna despite Qualcomm outbid
Stockholm, Sweden — Veoneer has decided to stick with Magna International’s acquisition bid after being courted with a higher offer from Qualcomm, though Veoneer says it will continue in negotiations with Qualcomm. Last month, Aurora, Ont.-based Magna International put forth a $31.25 per share bid on Veoneer which was outbid by Qualcomm on Monday, who […]
Raising the Bar: Mazda announces exterior upgrades on 2022 CX-5, reflective body and gloss black finishes
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda’s CX-5 is getting a makeover in it’s 2022 model year, as the automaker’s popular crossover is due for updated exterior design and new interior features, according to a press release from Tuesday. With Nappa leather and genuine wood grain additions to the interior, Mazda appears to be positioning the new model […]
Calibration Collaboration: Mitchell partners with Car ADAS Solutions
Toronto, Ontario — Mitchell has partnered with Car ADAS Solutions to offer “enhanced support” for dynamic and static calibrations, according to a press release from Friday. This partnership will see the two companies collaborating to assist with direct repair facilities with the MD-500 and MD-TS21 calibration tools. “ADAS calibrations are one of the fastest growing […]
