How VinFast VF 8 Delivers the Spacious & Comfortable In-Cabin Experience for Users
MARKHAM, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When it comes to purchasing an electric SUV, consumers want something that not only looks good on the outside, but offers spacious and innovative features within the cabin that can accommodate their various needs. Whether you’re a first-time parent looking to buy a larger vehicle with safety features or a young adult wanting […]
dynaCERT’s HydraGEN™ Technology to Support the First “Hybrid Hydrogen Diesel Race Truck” at Dakar Classic Rally
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The French team’s #915 MAN Dakar Classic Rally race truck has been fitted with a HydraGEN™ HG1 Unit that is designed to provide hydrogen and additional oxygen to the truck’s engine. dynaCERT’s proprietary HydraGEN™ Technology is designed to reduce emissions of Greenhouse Gases, NOx, CO2, THC and particulate matter when compared to other […]
Getting the Gold: Canadian-restored Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR gets gold at MCACN
Rosemont, Illinois — Southern Ontario automotive restorers, Mauro Brocca and Jeff Cabot recently earned gold for their restoration of a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR at this year’s Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Illinois. The event was held over the November 17th weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre, in which car enthusiasts […]
Wrangling Fires: Jeep recalls 45,000 Wrangler 4XE PHEVs over fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis is recalling around 45,000 Jeep Wrangler 4XE SUVs due to a fire risk related to vehicle charging. The 4XE variant is the plug-in hybrid version of the SUV model. In the U.S., just over 32,000 vehicles are affected, while in Canada, the recall impacts 3,856 SUVs so far; a little over […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles do stunts; while self-driving cars make tentative steps
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Model X driver reportedly flew their vehicle 50 feet after hitting a curb; and GM’s Cruise makes tentative steps to begin a scaled-down comeback following lawsuits. Houston, we have a problem Recently, a Tesla Model X driver discovered the hard way that […]
Thwarting Theft: Ontario spending $18 million over three years on auto theft prevention
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is spending $18 million over the next three years to fund projects intended to fight auto theft, Premier Doug Ford announced on November 24. The money to fund these projects will come through a preventing auto thefts grant, according to a news release accompanying the announcement. This grant money […]
A Honking Hearing: The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide if honking should be protected by the First Amendment
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether honking a horn as a show of support is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. The case in question first began in 2017, when a 69-year-old Susan Porter of Oceanside, California, honked to show solidarity with protesters outside of the office of […]
Creating Connections: Fix Auto Okotoks Welcomes Taylor Boyse
Calgary, Alberta — Fix Auto Okotoks is thrilled to announce the appointment of Taylor Boyse as its new leader. According to a recent press release, Boyse exemplifies Fix Auto’s dedication to service and expertise, with a rich background encompassing over a decade of experience in the collision repair industry. “As a certified red seal auto […]
Violating Volatiles: Quebec vehicle refinishing supplier fined $600,000 for VOC violation
Laval, Quebec — A Quebec-based bodywork products distributor, Plastique Royal Inc., has been fined for selling automotive refinishing products with a volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration beyond the maximum, then violating the ensuing environmental protection compliance order. Plastique Royal Inc. was fined $600,000 on November 6 after the company officials pleaded guilty to one count […]
Cover Stars: Saputo family celebrates cover with shop display
Ancaster, Ontario — Our recent cover stars Joe and Sam Saputo of CARSTAR Ancaster and Saputo Capital Collision are celebrating their stellar magazine feature with a massive display on the side of their facility, Collision Repair has learned. The sprawling banner features the father-son duo’s cover shot and is the first thing any customer sees. […]
