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EV/AV Report: Aspirational challenges and milestone products

Toronto, Ontario — A new electric vehicle manufacturing facility begins operations in Quebec, and industry stakeholders and provincial bodies respond to the recently announced federal zero-emission automotive requirements by 2026. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Home Grown Lion Electric Company has produced its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery […]

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Helping Out, Literally: Sask. launches nation’s first gov.-funded auto extrication training program

Regina, Saskatchewan — In the first government-funded initiative of its kind in Canada, the province of Saskatchewan announced that it is now accepting applications for fire departments that would like to take part in the debut Transportation Rescue Extrication (TREX) program. Run through Saskatchewan’s Public Safety Agency (SPSA), this new program aims to educate the […]

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A Collision Division: Female crash test dummies taking up more OEM investment, report says

Toronto, Ontario — The rapid advancement of automotive safety technology over the past several decades has shed light on many aspects of vehicle design that have historically been overlooked, but much work still remains when it comes to developing crash test scenarios that properly account for the “average” female body. A recent study carried out […]

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INSURANCE NEWS

CASH IN THE FURNACE The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) says the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is on track to record a financial loss of $298 million for 2022. Vice president of IBC’s western and Pacific regions, Aaron Sutherland, called this update from the ICBC “incredibly disappointing” and said that taxpayers will likely face […]

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Holding Steady: ICBC files to freeze basic insurance rates for next two years

Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has filed an application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for no increase to basic insurance rates for the next two years. “Holding firm on ICBC’s basic insurance rate for two more years will help millions of drivers with their monthly bills amid global […]

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Divide and Prosper: Credit score discrimination by auto insurers growing in N.B. despite opposition

Saint John, New Brunswick — The New Brunswick Insurance Board continues to approve insurer requests allowing credit scores to determine driver insurance rates, despite criticism that the practice carries discriminatory implications. Notably, the independent Office of the Attorney General has criticized the practice as unfair, given that the province has the most drivers per capita […]

From Your Toolbox: B.C. car builder shares gift wrapping hack using prime masking paper

Victoria, British Columbia — Is Christmas breaking the bank this year? Looking to spend a little less on gift wrap that’ll be tossed by noon on Christmas day? Look no further than your own materials supply—prime masking paper makes an easy, cheap and customizable alternative. Chelsie Lesnoski, a former Bodyworx Cover star and co-owner of […]

Pocket Passenger: Aviva unveils driving performance premium model for young drivers

Toronto, Ontario — A new insurance policy plan aimed at young drivers has Aviva hoping it can drill some safe driving habits, while offering opportunities for savings, with the recent launch of Quotemehappy Connect. With what the company is calling a “new app-based car insurance proposition,” Aviva is offering customers aged between 17 and 29 […]

Upstanding EV: Rivian R1T earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ in crash tests

Toronto, Ontario — In what was certainly a long journey to reach Canadian roads, both for prospective owners and the OEM itself, Rivian can proudly boast that its 2022 R1T electric pickup earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award this past week. In addition to a strong showing in the driver-side small overlap front impact […]

Sick Drifts, Bro: Regenerative brakes may increase chance of aquaplaning

A Norwegian YouTuber demonstrating the challenge of driving on frosty roads with regenerative brakes. (Bjørn Nyland/YouTube) Toronto, Ontario — A complaint posted to Facebook by a Tesla Model Y owner reveals a design flaw that likely affects vehicles beyond Tesla’s model range—regenerative braking systems that may unintentionally kick in, drifting the vehicle when the driver […]

Expensive Living: Alberta faces highest auto insurance rates of any province, says ICBC report

Calgary, Alberta — Albertans are paying the highest auto insurance rates in Canada, according to a Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) report released Dec. 8. According to the original report from the ICBC website, data was compiled from automotive insurance rates starting from Sept. 1, across nine provinces. Out of 27 customer profiles varying […]

Off the Presses: Canadian Black Book December 2022 data released

Toronto, Ontario — The latest edition of the Canadian Black Book (CBB) Used Vehicle Retention Index is now available,  providing members of the automotive industry with price trends based on historical, current and residual values. Notably, used vehicle retention appears to have peaked at unprecedented levels in the past 15 years. According to the CBB, […]

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