Trucks for Tomorrow: Local Ford Dealership donates vehicles to automotive students
Prince George, British Columbia — On Feb. 18 a local Ford dealership donated two vehicles to the College of New Caledonia’s (CNC) Automotive Service Training program to help students learn about new technology in today’s vehicles. The vehicles included a Ford F150 and Expedition, which were both damaged in a flood, so the dealership, Prince […]
College Fund: $2,500 up for grabs for Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship, open now
Toronto, Ontario – Your future awaits! Applications are now open for the annual Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship. Graduating high school students in Canada and the U.S. only have until March 31 to submit an application at www.AutomotiveScholarships.com, where they could have the opportunity to win the $2,500 scholarship. Not only that; the winner will […]
Branching Out: Magna International approved for funding of 345,000 sq.-ft. facility in Michigan
St. Clair, Michigan – Aurora, Ontario-based Magna International is taking its first steps south of the border as the company announced plans to build a 345,000 sq.-ft. facility in the city of St. Clair, Michigan to produce battery enclosures for the new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. Operating under the newly established entity of Magna Electric […]
Glue Gripes: Ford recalls 2020-21 F-Series vehicles for windshield adhesion
Oakville, Ontario — Ford has issued a recall for nearly 7,000 F-Series vehicles in Canada due to inadequate windshield adhesion. The automaker said the affected vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards; the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. In the event of a collision, the windshield may not properly […]
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Sherwin-Williams releases video in recognition of Black History Month
Toronto, Ontario – In recognition of the month of February being Black History Month, Sherwin-Williams released a video highlighting the many achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The video, posted to the company’s LinkedIn page, features thoughts and sentiments from Sherwin-Williams employees, including the Sherwin-Williams African American Network Employee Resource Group. An […]
A New Leaf: AK Motor Intl. unveils Maple Majestic EV brand
Toronto, Ontario – Hoping to fill the void of excitement usually filled by the annual auto show season, AK Motor International Corporation has announced the Maple Majestic, the company’s inaugural line of emissions-free vehicles (EV), in a press release from Thursday. According to AK Motor founder Arkadiusz Kaminski, “Maple Majestic is intended to be Canada’s […]
NAATBatt Notes: Lithium-ion batteries are being reused, not scrapped
Toronto, Ontario – While lithium-ion batteries have touted a bad rap for allegedly being tossed in landfills or poorly recycled, they actually boast some of the longest lifetimes and highest reuse rates, Hans Eric Melin, managing director of Circular Energy Storage said during a panel at NAATBatt International 2021. In most consumers’ minds, a vehicle […]
One for the Books: Desrosiers names 2020 as among most impactful on Canadian auto industry
Toronto, Ontario – While 2020 was, by most accounts, a year severely lacking in pleasant memories, Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) is suggesting that the previous year may in fact go down in history as a highly significant one in the context of the Canadian automotive industry, according to a new report from the company. DAC […]
Missed Connections: APMA president, Flavio Volpe warns of ‘vaccination gap’ forming between Canada, U.S.
Windsor, Ontario – The Automobile Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) is warning Washington D.C. about an impending “vaccination gap” expected to occur between Canada and the U.S. in coming months, according to a report from the Windsor Star. Flavio Volpe, APMA president, is concerned about the implications of the U.S. reaching their national vaccination target by […]
Spying the Mirai: Toyota and Lyft partner to offer hydrogen-powered Mirais for Vancouver fleet
Vancouver, British Columbia – Vancouverites could have a greener way of getting around the city thanks to a recent partnership between Toyota and Lyft that will see more hydrogen-powered Mirai sedans being used for ridesharing. Lyft drivers in the city will be able to rent one of 24 Mirais for $198 per week. Lyft said […]