Air it Out: Ford begins Takata recall notices
Toronto, Ontario —More than 154,000 Ford owners will receive a notice for the recall of their cars due to obsolete Takata parts in their airbags. Takata airbag inflators are equipped with metal cartridges that inflate the bag in case of an emergency. However, if the cartridge gets damaged in the event of a crash, metal […]
Good Karma: Toyota Cars For Good to give away three vehicles to accessibility organizations
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is giving the gift of mobility with the launch of Toyota Cars For Good, a national giveaway program to recognize local organizations that advocate for physical accessibility in communities. Toyota plans on giving away three brand-new 2021 model year vehicles including any modifications required for physical accessibility (each valued at […]
Perks for Progress: Ontario gov. announces incentives for shops taking on apprentices
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is hoping to clear the path for entry into the skilled trades industry as Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton announced a $47 million investment into apprenticeship programs, according to a press release from Friday. The new Achievement Incentive Program and the expanded Apprenticeship Capital Grant […]
Tuesday Ticker: March 9, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Tuesday Ticker sees Canadian Uber employees issue complaints, a Canadian auto parts maker’s Q4 profits drop by 12 percent and General Motors extends microchip shortage closures. Courier complaints A recent report straight from Uber Technologies says the company’s Canadian drivers and couriers don’t think they receive dependable earnings. Out of […]
SAAR You Ready: Organization AGM kicks off tomorrow
Regina, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will host its online annual general meeting (AGM) on March 10 beginning at 4 p.m. CT. The event’s headliner features a presentation from Mike Anderson, CEO of Collision Advice and Jake Rodenroth, director of industry relations at asTech, where the pair will discuss the importance […]
