Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]
Pillar of Promise: Patent approved for GM’s see-through A-pillar design
Detroit, Michigan — General Motors may have found a clear path forward in addressing pedestrian safety around SUVs, as the automaker has been granted a patent for a see-through A-pillar to potentially be used on GM’s larger vehicles. The idea is a fibre-reinforced composite A-pillar that includes one or more openings filled with a transparent resin […]
