Dashboard Blinders: Next-gen Apple CarPlay announced, safety concerns remain
San Jose, California – During today’s showcase at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showcased its next generation CarPlay system. While modern versions have a single touchscreen in the center channel for functions like GPS and radio, the CarPlay of the future extends this screen into the glovebox exterior and instrument panels for speed, gas and […]
Aced It: Dorien Lozeau from CSN Black Ace wins 2021 Skills Canada car painting competition
St. Paul, Alberta — CSN Black Ace is where the national title winner of 2021 Skills Canada postsecondary car painting competition honed his craft. Dorien Lozeau took first place in the Skills Alberta’s provincial competition and followed it up by winning nationals as well. Similar to some of the most admired champions across any discipline, […]
Feel The Burn: Auto industry feels effects of global microchip shortage
Toronto, Ontario — Automakers in North America are starting to feel the effects of a global shortage of semiconductors, which has caused a crunch for manufacturers worldwide, adding a wrinkle to the industry’s attempted comeback from the COVID-19 crisis. Ford Motor Co. confirmed Friday that it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky this […]