Advancing ADAS: Magna purchasing auto safety technology company for US$3.8-billion in pursuit to lead in smart cars
Aurora, Ontario — Magna International Inc. is purchasing automotive safety technology company Veoneer to reach its goal of becoming a leader in smart car technology, the company announced Thursday. Magna will reportedly acquire the Swedish company for US$3.8-billion. “The acquisition builds on Magna’s strengths and positions the company’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) business as […]
Open to Opus: Boyd Group Services deploys Opus IVS’ DriveSafe to all locations
Toronto, Ontario — Boyd Group Services Inc., which operates as Boyd Auto Body & Glass and Assured Automotive in Canada and Gerber Collision & Glass in the U.S., has entered into an agreement to deploy the Opus IVS’ collision scanning solution to all locations. Boyd has worked with Opus IVS to create an efficient workflow […]
GM and Toyota Takeover: Vincentric announces 2021 Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards, Toyota and GM clean-up
Toronto, Ontario — The 10th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards were announced today, with Toyota and General Motors winning five awards each. Toyota earned accolades across the Passenger Car, SUV & Crossover, and Van categories, while GM showed strength in the Truck category. The fleet groups from Ford, Stellantis, and Volvo were […]
Gore Goes: Gore Mutual announces new operating model for auto insurance in Ontario
Cambridge, Ontario — Gore Mutual Insurance Company announced its new operating model for Ontario personal lines automobile and Individually Rated Commercial Auto (IRCA) insurance, on Thursday. The mutual insurer has taken the first step in its strategic transformation with the launch of its national contact centre, designed to provide customers with faster and more efficient […]
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 […]
‘Climb Every Mountain’: Cox Automotive Canada raises more than $12,000 for Make-A-Wish
Mississauga, Ontario — Cox Automotive Canada’s team members attempted to “Climb Every Mountain” by walking a combined total of over two million steps and raising more than $12,000 in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. For the first time, Cox Automotive Canada joined its International colleagues in a campaign called Climb Every Mountain to raise money in […]
Still Needs Work: 3M study shows Canada needs to prioritize creating a more inclusive science and technology workforce
London, Ontario — New research from the annual 3M State of Science Index revealed how much more work needs to be done to make Canada’s science and technology industry more inclusive. The survey found 93 percent of Canadians recognize scientists as being critical to our future well-being in light of the pandemic. However, at the […]
For Your Amusement: PPG selected preferred paint supplier agreement with Six Flags
Toronto, Ontario — PPG recently announced a five-year preferred paint supplier agreement with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America. Six Flags has 27 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, housing hundreds of world-class roller coasters and attractions. The PPG paint […]
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 […]
