Safety, After Dark: More than half of vehicles in night AEB test underperform, IIHS says
Toronto, Ontario — It almost goes without saying that when night falls, the quality of people’s driving tends to decline, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is warning automakers that the case shouldn’t be the same for automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems after dark. The organization recently completed its first-ever round of nighttime AEB […]
Peeled and Peeved: B.C. man fined $230 for damaged license plate
Prince George, British Columbia – Thousands of B.C. drivers have been fined for illegible license plates, with one driver facing a $230 fine for his peeling plate. In an interview with the Prince George Citizen, the driver in question, Dave Muirhead, said that his plates probably dates back to 2004. Since then, a quarter of […]
It Could Be Costly: ICBC reports distracted driving on the rise
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has released new statistics regarding a rise in distracted driving amongst BC drivers. The survey reports that 43 percent of respondents have used their phones while driving at least one time over the past ten trips. This represents a rise from 33 percent of […]
A Smashing Success: Dom’s Auto Parts lets attendees beat up scrap cars at Autofest Nationals event
Oshawa, Ontario — Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals last weekend where, as the main sponsor for the event, the local auto recycler gave attendees a thrill by letting them smash up a scrap car. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]
Dinner and a Tow: Tickets on sale for PTAO’s 2022 Tow Show in Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario — We heard there’ll be a show and thought you all should know, that for the top talent of tow, the 2022 Tow Show is the place to go. If you’re not following: the Provincial Towing Association of Ontario (PTAO) is gearing up for its big annual event where tow operators and fleet […]
