Honda develops all-new architectural design for 2021 Acura TLX
Toronto, Ontario — Honda has developed an all-new architectural design for the 2021 Acura TLX, according to Jeremy Lucas, Honda’s body design’s principal design engineer. The 2021 Acura TLX’s new architecture is focused on rigidity to support the suspension, however, it is flexible enough to work for all of the different powertrains, reported Repairer Driven […]
Ultimate Ultium: GM to incorporate wireless system to increase range of Ultium batteries
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has big plans for its Ultium batteries. The automaker said once it’s Ultium battery/electric powered-motor is unveiled, it will have a range of 724 kilometres. The battery’s impressive range can be attributed to the fact that the automaker was able to reduce the weight of the battery by 25 percent, […]
Faulty Fuel Pump: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 86 Models
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is conducting a safety recall involving fuel pumps on certain 2018 and 2019 Toyota 86 models. In Canada, approximately 232 vehicles are involved in this recall. According to Subaru, the affected vehicles may be equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump produced during a specific timeframe that may include an impeller […]
High Roller: Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with three counts of fraud
Manhattan, New York — Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman of electric car-maker Nikola, was charged with three counts of fraud for lying about “nearly all aspects of the business” to persuade investors into buying shares, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan charged Milton with two counts of […]
Film of the Future: AkzoNobel develops technology allowing automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative parts, instead of solid metal
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has developed a new film product that allows automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts, instead of solid metal. The company says its radar-transparent bright film means automakers no longer have to worry about hiding sensors behind a solid piece of metal, which can block the signals of safety […]
Brain Training: Nissan launches brain function monitoring program to enhance racing driver performance
Yokohama, Japan – Nissan Motor recently launched a new program focused on brain function and anatomy research, training and development for its Formula E drivers Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland. The program, called Nissan Brain to Performance, uses advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high performance, professional drivers. The program […]
Welds Gone Wrong: Ford issues recall for certain 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7-liter engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue. Affected vehicles may experience a rear driveline disconnect. Customers may experience vibration and/or shaking while driving at highway speeds, and/or […]
Loco Logo: Mazda recalling nearly 261,000 vehicles over steering wheel logo that can shatter during airbag deployment
Toronto, Ontario — Mazda is recalling approximately 260,915 vehicles over a plastic logo that may shatter during an airbag deployment. The recall includes Mazda3 vehicles from model years 2004 to 2007. Due to an improper material specification, the plastic logo to become brittle over time, says the company. In this condition, the logo may shatter […]
Spotlight for Suppliers: GM recognizes top suppliers with 29th annual awards
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has recognized its top global partners through its 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. Recipients of the Supplier of the Year award include 122 suppliers representing 16 countries, with more than a dozen first-time winners. Additionally, 26 companies representing eight countries earned GM’s coveted Overdrive Award. The Supplier of the […]
Slippery Seatbelts: Company finds falsified seatbelt test data at former Takata plants
Toronto, Ontario — Joyson Safety Systems’ (JSS) Japan unit said it discovered 1,000 cases of falsified seatbelt test data at two plants it acquired from former airbag maker Takata Corp on Friday. The investigation began in October 2020 and it showed test data on seat belt webbing were falsified at plants in Hikone, Japan and […]
