Consumer Critique: EVs remain popular, though pragmatic purchasing prevails, KPMG poll says
Ottawa, Ontario — People are in the mood to purchase, according to the latest consumer poll from KPMG which found nearly 70 percent of Canadian drivers intend on buying a new vehicle within the next ten years. The survey, which was distributed to Canadians over the age of 18 between Dec. 21, 2022 and Jan. […]
Fire Watch: Recalled 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids to be updated after battery fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — Just in time for the start of youth hockey seasons, parents who drive a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan can rest assured that a solution has been found to repair high-voltage battery packs that presented a fire risk even when the van is powered down. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Free of Charge: EV expert lays out overlooked safety tips for electrified repairs on Dave Luehr webinar
Toronto, Ontario — The North American collision repair industry’s fun uncle, Dave Luehr, was live to his vast audience on Tuesday to play host for GMG Envirosafe’s Kevin Dwyer, delivering a presentation on EV safety and what your techs need to know to keep any unexpected charges strictly financial. Where do you start with EV […]
Gas Free: Volvo to electrify all vehicles by 2023
Richmond Hill, Ontario — Volvo has committed to end gas-only vehicle sales in Canada, limiting its offerings to hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) by 2023. According to a press release, the entire lineup of Volvo cars in Canada will consist of mild-hybrid, hybrid and electric vehicles by 2023. These vehicles will be equipped with a […]
Hybrid Hysteria: 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalled for potential fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Another hybrid model has been engulfed by a recall as Stellantis was forced to issue the recall of 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in North America due to a potential fire risk. An internal investigation within Stellantis led to the discovery of 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles, according to […]
Avoiding the dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — August 8, 2017 — There’s nothing particularly difficult or unusual about the repairs to most hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs). The body panels and structure are no more or less exotic than any other car. However, they do present critical safety issues that simply aren’t present with conventional vehicles. […]
