A Veined Visual: Ford patents puddle lamp design capable of identifying a driver’s vein pattern for vehicle access
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an identification system in mounted puddle lamps capable of reading a driver’s vein pattern for vehicle access. The patent application, originally filed in 2022 and then published on April 18th, describes how a puddle lamp mounted to the side mirrors of the vehicle […]
Ford-ified Repairs: Ford releases updated repair instructions for its Mustang Mach-E SUV
Toronto, Ontario — Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV. An overview of these repair procedures, found in On Target’s vehicle repair highlights, specifically refers to the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road […]
Tuesday Ticker: Robotaxi beckons; Toyota takes over Daihatsu operations
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla teases a “robotaxi” rollout, while Toyota claims the reins for its subsidiary’s operations outside Japan. Meanwhile, Unifor lets Ford know how it feels about its decision to delay EV production by two years. Robotaxi rollout Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s long-awaited autonomous […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles leave the drag behind; while autonomous vehicles prepare for delivery
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Youtube channel i1Tesla puts the Cybertruck’s aerodynamics to the test; while Ford announces electric vehicle (EV) production delays and Hyundai and Kia reveal Dal-e the delivery robot. An aerodynamic assessment Tesla and Ceo Elon Musk previously claimed that the Cybertruck has a 0.34 drag […]
Idolizing Independent: Consumer Reports survey shows customers prefer independent shops vs. dealerships for repairs
Toronto, Ontario — A new Consumer Reports survey reveals that customers prefer independent shops over dealerships for automotive repairs. The survey–based on 10,973 responses from Consumer Reports members on 11,670 repairs at 36 auto repair chains, independent shops and dealerships–further revealed that Hyundai, Jeep and Kia scored lowest for overall customer satisfaction. The survey asked […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles overload the system; while self-driving vehicles fall under investigation
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Fraser Institute details the potential infrastructure issues of Canada’s push for electric vehicles (EVs); while Ford’s BlueCruise comes under investigation for a recent crash. Circuitry Constrictions According to a recent study published by the Fraser Institute, to fulfill Ottawa’s current electric vehicle target of […]
Mystery Movements: Ford files patent for vehicles that could move themselves to deter auto theft
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for automotive systems and methods that could allow a vehicle to make random movements. The reason for this patent is to serve as a potential deterrent against automotive theft. Specifically, the patent—which was filed on March 16, 2021 and published on March 12, 2024—describes […]
Register Today: GDIS conference happening in May
Novi, Michigan — Registration is now open for the Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) conference happening Wednesday, May 22 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan– the longest running automotive conference in the world. The GDIS conference will have a full-day spread across three tracks, showcasing inventive steel applications in vehicle body architectures, steel […]
Clear Coat Conundrums: Ford recalling 583 Bronco hardtops in Canada for windows that may fall out
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 583 models of the 2023 Ford Bronco in Canada and another 7,527 units in the United States (U.S.) for rear quarter windows that could potentially fall out of vehicles equipped with a hardtop. According to Transport Canada, the safety issue lies in “a glass panel that (could) […]
Meet Matte: Ford offering matte clear films for 2024 Mustangs
Toronto, Ontario — Mustang customers now have the option of personalizing their vehicle with the car’s first ever factory matte clear film, confirmed Ford Motor Co. in a news release. The new Mustang Matte Clear Film joins other personalization options, including wheel choices, interior colours, contrasting seatbelts, factory painted brake calipers and body paint colours. […]
