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House Hearing: Right-to-repair debate heats up in Washington

Toronto, Ontario -- U.S. lawmakers held a congressional hearing in January to examine vehicle safety, repair access and data-sharing issues...

Two congressional representatives standing before the U.S. Capitol building

Parts Price Fixing: Courts approve distribution of $50m settlement

Toronto, Ontario -- Canadian courts have approved the distribution of about $50 million in settlement funds in a long-running series of class actions...

Cartoon car parts and coins discuss Canadian economy with rising price hike graph

Accident Report: Quebec coroner calls for more driver education

Toronto, Ontario -- A Quebec coroner is urging the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec to expand winter driving education for new...

Smiling person in red top with Quebec provincial flag in background

Rights Reversal: Maine's Gov. vetoes right to repair legislation

Washington, D.C. -- On January 7, Maine’s governor, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill enshrining the right to repair in state law, breaking with lawmakers...

Smiling woman in blue jacket next to crossed-out 'Right to Repair' document

Tariff Troubles: Auto associations express concerns to Washington

Washington, D.C. -- More than 40 automotive and business groups are warning that new U.S. tariff expansion processes could drive up costs and disrupt parts...

White House with red flower garden and fountain on sunny day

Calibrating for ADAS: NY law addresses post-repair recalibrations

Toronto, Ontario -- New York has enacted a new law setting firm rules for auto glass repair and the calibration of advanced driver assistance systems, a move...

Professional woman in gray suit at New York State Capitol building in Albany

Regulatory Split: Canada holding back on EV battery regulation

Toronto, Ontario -- While Canada continues to rely on voluntary, industry-led programs to manage end-of-life EV batteries, regulators in the U.S....

Global trade concept with world map, international flags, gears, and balance scale

Trade Troubles: Mexico imposing auto tariffs

Toronto, Ontario -- Mexico is adding a 50 percent tariff on certain vehicle imports, a change that is set to take effect on January 1, 2026...

Mexican flag with national coat of arms and a woman in a purple sweater

Watchdog Watch: Ontario Gov. proposes consumer protection agency

Toronto, Ontario -- The Ontario Government is introducing legislation that would create a new, independent consumer watchdog with the authority...

Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, red sandstone government complex with ornate architecture

Backing the Bill: SEMA supports proposed ADAS legislation in U.S.

Toronto, Ontario -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association leadership team is backing newly introduced U.S. legislation aimed at clarifying how ADAS...

Government Action: Feds invest in EV supply chain initiative

Ottawa, Ontario -- The federal government is investing $2.5 million to support a new University of Toronto-led initiative aimed at strengthening Ontario’s EV...

Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, with historic architecture and green landscape

Green Dreams: Government invests in EV infrastructure

Toronto, Ontario -- The federal government is investing over $10 million to expand electric-vehicle charging and support research to make electric motors...

Electric vehicle charging station with power outlets in snow-covered winter landscape

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