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‘Ol Reliable: Lexus tops J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study
Toronto, Ontario — What do your favourite jeans, an old recipe
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Financial Missteps: Volvo fined US$130M by NHTSA for Safety Act violations
Washington, D.C., United States — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has fined Volvo’s North American group approximately US$130 million (approx. $175 million), citing multiple violations of the U.S.’s safety act. That included untimely recall filings, including inaccurate defect and noncompliance information reports, failure to adequately notifying owners of a recall, failure to submit […]
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A Hill to Die On: BMW drivers complain they can’t update on an incline
Toronto, Ontario — A BMW owner has discovered a new restriction imposed by the OEM: vehicle software that won’t update when the vehicle is parked on an incline. “In ‘sentences that would make your nan’s head explode’: I can’t update my car because I live on a hill,” tweeted Clare Eliza, the owner of an […]
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Insurer Approval: Ontario Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan recieves IBC Endorsement
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario government’s Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan has received a thumbs up from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), which it applauds for keeping Ontarians safe when disasters strike. According to a provincial government press release, this provides a structured set of goals and actions to keep Ontario in […]
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OE Clarity: ADAS compromised by aftermarket glass, GM position statement says
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has issued an updated position statement on its standards for aftermarket glass replacements, hammering home the opinion that non-OEM glass could compromise the safety standards of their vehicles. “GM vehicles, safety systems and components are designed, engineered, tested, and validated to protect vehicle occupants based upon both government mandated and […]
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School in Session: Axalta and SATA partner to provide training at new Ontario location
Vaughan, Ontario — Axalta Coatings and SATA have announced a new training partnership, replacing the Axalta Training Center in Ajax, Ont. with Axalta Training at SATA Canada. According to Wednesday’s press release from Axalta, this partnership will provide Axalta and its refinishing customers access to the new SATA Ontario location,. Axalta refinish customers will have […]
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Flash Sale: Hyundai bursts into flames minutes after servicing
Photo submitted to the CBC by Patty Atwell Tennant Cambridge, Ontario — Few things are bad enough to be called a burning wreck. Unfortunately for one man in Cambridge, Ont., his 2015 Hyundai Sonata turned into one when his car burst into flames right as he pulled into the driveway. In an interview with the […]
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New Suits: CIECA announces 2023 board of trustee officers
North Carolina, United States — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce (CIECA) has elected the following trustee officers for 2023, following a Jan. 18 meeting. These officers will serve on CIECA’s executive committee, which oversees business matters throughout the year and plans the agenda for CIECA board meetings. Chair: Greg Best, Senior Business Analyst, California Casualty […]
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Contre toute attente: Montreal auto show draws nearly 150,000 despite 3 snow days, OEM absences
Montreal, Quebec — Proving that the Canadian car show spirit is still alive and well, the organizers of this year’s Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) are proud to report that the show drew in a crowd of 148,516 attendees, in spite of some snowy weather. “Our goal was achieved. Despite the three snow days and […]
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All Clear: Insurance blacklist on theft-prone Hyundai vehicles ‘a U.S.-specific issue’, Hyundai Canada says
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has spoken out amid recent reports that some of its models, along with vehicles from Kia, have been effectively blacklisted from being insured in certain U.S. states, clearing up that models on our side of the border remain insurable. Reports came in Friday that drivers of certain Hyundai and Kia […]
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A Fresh Perspective: Registration open for Toyota Canada ‘Dream Car Art Contest’
Toronto, Ontario — Sometimes the best ideas come from the minds of children; Toyota Canada knows this well and is proud to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2023 “Dream Car Art Contest,” open for children 15 and under. The annual community contest put on by Toyota Canada encourages kids to get […]
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Out of Style: Tesla Autopilot drops five spots in Consumer Reports ADAS rankings
Toronto, Ontario — Analysis conducted by Consumer Reports has found that Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance system has truly fallen from grace in its OEM ADAS rankings, slipping from second to seventh place from 2020 to now. General Motors and its Super Cruise hands-free driving system have replaced Tesla in the no. 2 spot of the Consumer […]
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