Straight Off the Screen: Nissan to livestream Max-Out concept car debut two years after initial announcement
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan has a new design lifted off the digital world: literally. According to Driving.ca, Nissan has posted a placeholder link for a livestream scheduled for Feb. 1, where they plan to release the Max-Out concept car, first leaked in 2021 digital concept art. At its first showcase, the Max-Out was part of […]
Curves and Bends Ahead: Tesla secures patent for curved windshield glass with ‘aggressive feature lines’
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has some unique plans for the Cybertruck windshield, according to a patent filed to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—and it’s pretty mind-bending. A patent titled ‘Automotive Glass Structure having featured lines and related methods of manufacture’ was granted on January 19, and explains that heat can be used […]
EV/AV Report: Advancing autonomy while solidifying cybersecurity
Toronto, Ontario — The University of Windsor partners with a national telecomms provider to spearhead development in autonomous vehicle (AV) connectivity, the director of the FBI warns about the potential use of AVs by terrorists and a Japanese town begins large-scale testing for Level 4 autonomous vehicles. This is the latest in electric and autonomous […]
Returning to the Fold: Driven Brands appoints Rivera to new COO position, Khalid returns to lead maintenance
Toronto, Ontario — Things must be going well when your company creates a new C-suite role just for you—this appears to be the case for Danny Rivera, as the company has appointed the longtime Take 5 Quick Lube and Meineke leader to the new position of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Rivera, who has spent the […]
Pickup meets Sedan: Audi unveils retractable window cargo bed design on ‘Activesphere’ concept
Toronto, Ontario — Audi is experimenting with some pretty sleek cargo bed designs on its latest model in a set of four EV concepts; a fastback sedan bearing the name “Activesphere.” The Activesphere’s “sportback” design, similar to that seen on the Audi A7 hatchback, features a unique trunk design where its cargo bed is made […]
Cyclical Savings: Tesla insurance lowering repair costs for customers, top execs say on earnings call
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s proprietary insurance platform has made its way into several U.S. states since its 2019 California launch, and now, top executives in a recent company Q4 earnings call claim that their model is actively lowering repair costs for customers. First reported by Drive Tesla Canada, Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn and CEO Elon […]
Blue Screen Beware: Ford recalls Explorer, Lincoln Corsair and Aviator vehicles for rearview camera malfunctions
Washington D.C., United States — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 462,000 vehicles globally, citing faulty video outputs that may prevent rearview cameras from displaying. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) timeline, this recall impacts 2020 to 2023 model year Ford Explorers, Lincoln Corsairs and Aviator vehicles with 360-degree cameras. Under this defect, […]
