Magnaberry: Magna International and Blackberry partner to develop ADAS solutions
Waterloo, Ontario — In a meeting of two Canadian manufacturing giants, Wednesday saw the solidifying of a partnership between Magna International and Blackberry to jointly develop integrated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) solutions. BlackBerry will provide the auto parts manufacturer with its QNX software as well as engineering services. “With software now being a driving […]
Easing the Pressure: ICBC reveals distribution plan for gas relief rebate cheques
Vancouver, British Columbia — Details surrounding ICBC’s gas relief rebate have finally been unveiled, as the government insurer plans to dole out $165 to any customer who held a basic insurance policy during February 2022. This news follows B.C. Premier John Horgan’s initial March announcement that the government would be sending out one-time cheques of […]
Post-crash Parity: U.K. study shows women more likely to be trapped after a crash
Toronto, Ontario — A U.K.-based research team is pushing for the industry to expand crash testing involving “female” crash dummies, as their studies have shed light on a disparity in testing requirements that leaves female drivers far more vulnerable after a collision. Professor Tim Nutbeam, along with his team of researchers from the University Hospitals […]
Arctic Circles: U.K. stunt driver breaks record for most donuts done on ice in Porsche Taycan EV
Pitea, Sweden — Call him Homer Simpson, because U.K. stunt driver Terry Grant is officially the master of frosted donuts now that he has broken the Guinness record for most consecutive donuts driven on ice. Grant, thanks to his modded Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, managed to spin 69 times in a row within an area […]
A Treacherous Expedition: Ford recalls 3,000 Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators for engine fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Drivers of some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators aren’t being left with many options after the OEM announced its recall of nearly 3,000 Canadian vehicles for an engine fire risk that could spark even while the ignition is off. Affecting an additional 39,000 vehicles south of the border, Ford revealed in […]
