Popularity Contest: Ford F-150 remains Canada’s most sought-after vehicle, Honda Civic surges in popularity
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader unveiled a report last Thursday concerning car shopper preferences in 2022, indicating that luxury and mainstay vehicles remain the most popular vehicles, with interest in more economic options driving other contenders towards the Top 10. Impressively, the Ford F-150 holds strong as Canada’s most sought-after vehicle for the […]
EV/AV Report: Teaching cars and unplugged EVs
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, scientists teach cars about social cues, Honda releases a hydrogen and electric based CR-V successor, and the Dutch Lightyear 0 solar vehicle enters production. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Social Faux Pas German scientists from the city of Karlsruhe have presented a prototype that […]
Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]
Tougher Trucks: ‘Solid performance’ from small trucks in updated IIHS side-impact test, institute says
Toronto, Ontario — Small pickups had their turn with the IIHS’s updated side-impact crash test recently, as the institute reported Thursday that five of the six trucks tested earned “good” or “acceptable” ratings after facing a larger, faster impact than in previous tests. The performance of this small pool of pickups shows a marked improvement […]
EV/AV Report: Big tests, bigger data
Toronto, Ontario — In today’s EV/AV report, Tesla applies for a Canadian telecoms license, the first Honda CR-V Hybrids roll off Ontarian assembly lines and details for the world’s largest autonomous vehicle (AV) test are announced. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Wider Web Tesla has applied for a basic telecoms license […]
At the Re-Finish Line: Compensation available for Quebec drivers of peeling Honda Civics, Acura CSX
Quebec City, Québec — The law firm representing a class of dissatisfied Honda Civic owners announced Tuesday that the six-month period to receive reimbursement for early paint degradation is now open, following judgment from the Superior Court of Québec to approve the settlement in the Daunais Class Action. From Sept. 30 to March 31, 2023, […]
A New Story: Honda unveils Prologue, new all-electric SUV to release in 2024
Toronto, Ontario — Honda is taking its first steps into the electric vehicle world; and based on the name they have given their debut, this upcoming SUV is the beginning of a much longer story. Honda unveiled the Prologue all-electric SUV on Thursday, featuring what the company calls a “neo-rugged” exterior, paired with a spacious […]
Safety at All Angles: AEB tech incapable of preventing t-bone, left-turn crashes, AAA testing shows
Toronto, Ontario — Vehicle safety advocates from the American Automobile Association (AAA) in the U.S. are calling on automakers to improve the performance of automatic emergency braking (AEB), concerned that the technology fails to account for the most dangerous crash scenarios drivers find themselves in. “Automatic Emergency Braking does well at tackling the limited task […]
Raising Standards: IIHS updates side crash tests, only one midsize car earns ‘good’ rating
Toronto, Ontario – Four in seven midsize cars failed to earn good or acceptable ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test, according to a recent press release. Of the seven vehicles, only the Subaru Outback earned a ‘good’ rating, with drivers having acceptable to good protection in all categories. The […]
Hanging Off the Ridge: Honda recalls 112,000 Ridgeline pickups for frame corrosion
Toronto, Ontario — More than 112,0-0 Honda Ridgelines have been recalled this week over fire safety hazard concerns due to rear-frame corrosion issues. The rear frame of these vehicles could become corroded and detach alongside exposure to road salt, which in turn causes fires and other significant damage, said Honda. The Honda Ridgelines affected by […]