REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
RATE CAP CLAPBACK Announced in a joint release from the province’s ministry of finances and affordability and utilities, the Alberta government says it will be “taking action on insurance” through this rate cap, as well as a mandate for insurance companies to allow customers to pay premiums through payment plans. “Affordability is a primary challenge […]
Human Factor: Cox Automotive lays off 80 employees amid Edmonton withdrawal
Edmonton, Alberta — Cox Automotive is cutting loose 80 employees in Canada as it closes its Manheim auction operation, saying that the local wholesale market meant that the business no longer fit Cox’s growth plans for the future. “It’s never easy when we make these decisions. Unfortunately, Edmonton is not going to be a part […]
Golf Gathering: Tickets on sale for 21st annual Crash It Golf Tournament in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Grab your clubs from the back of your closet and get ready for one of the Alberta collision industry’s hottest summer events, as registration opens for this year’s Crash It Golf Tournament, returning to Calgary’s Blue Devil Golf Club this August. With registration covering the cost to golf, as well as lunch, […]
Warning Lights: One in four Canadians unable to afford $500 emergency expense, StatsCan reports
Toronto, Ontario — A recent Statistics Canada national survey found that one in four Canadians could not pay for a sudden $500 expense, while one-third experienced some financial difficulty over the last 12 months. Notably, one third of residents in the Atlantic Region and 28 percent of people in the Prairies reported that they were […]
EV/AV Report: Navigating winter weather and planning for a power surge
Toronto, Ontario — An Ottawa company trains autonomous vehicles (AVs) to drive through the harshest of Canadian winters, Mitsubishi pledges to only sell EVs and hybrids by the mid-2030s and a report predicts that 1.5 million EVs will populate Albertan roads by 2035. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Train hard, play […]
EV/AV Report: Battery options, communal chargers and public outreach
Toronto, Ontario — Ford announces a massive investment into a Michigan-based battery plant, U.S. federal mandates require Tesla to open its charging network to other companies and an Alberta utility company is calling on EV-owning customers to join a charging grid pilot project. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Covering battery bases […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
DEER FRIENDS A pair of CARSTAR locations in Red Deer, Alta. actively worked to deliver happy holidays to their neighbours, as local media reported in December that CARSTAR Red Deer and Red Deer South have raised over $3,000 for several community charities. With $3,000 earmarked for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and the Red Deer […]
Tomorrow, not Today: Autonomous vehicle legislation in Canada structured for futureproofing, not current deployment, report says
Toronto, Ontario — Mondaq has released a new snapshot on the state of autonomous vehicle legislation across Canada, with most provinces focused on preparing for a wider AV boom rather than implementing them as quickly as possible. British Columbia does not have legislation specifically covering AVs and does not provide insurance coverage for driverless vehicles. […]
Rate Cap Clapback: IBC says Alberta auto insurance rate cap ‘does nothing to improve affordability’
Edmonton, Alberta — If there are two things the insurance industry and the “Real Housewives” series have in common, it is a stupefying propensity for drama and scandal, as has unfolded Thursday when the Alberta government announced an immediate cap on auto insurance rates through to the end of the year. Announced in a joint […]
Windshields Begone: Transport Canada recall wave affecting more than 10 automotive manufacturers
Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada has announced another wave of recalls, and boy is it a big one. Interestingly, 2021 Hyundai Sonatas and 2021 Santa Fes have been reported having faulty windshield attachments that may completely detach during a crash, increasing the risk of driver injury. Chrysler Pacificas from 2017 to 2018 have issues in […]
