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. […]
Truck Tax: Green Budget recommends ‘feebate’ program for financing ZEV incentives
Toronto, Ontario — An item outlined in the Green Budget Coalition’s 2022 budget recommendations has caught the eye of some Canadian truck owners, as the organization put forth a recommendation in November that would charge owners of large SUVs and luxury vehicles a $4,000 fee. The fee would be a part of a “feebate” program […]
Let it Thaw: Québec driver injured, windshield smashed by flying ice
Québec City, Québec — The rise of the temperature gauge tends to put people in a good mood. The brooks begin babbling again and the sun beams rays to melt swaths of snow–but that doesn’t mean drivers should let go of their winter driving habits quite yet. Last week, a 55-year-old driver from Québec suffered […]
ICE-d Out: Nissan to end ICE development in all markets but U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan and the internal combustion engine have officially parted ways, making the brand the first Japanese automaker to announce a full stop to the development of ICE technology in every market but the U.S. Though the company has already ended gas engine sales in Europe, it will carry on the limited development […]
When the Light is Right: Driver takes selfies atop car sinking in Rideau River
Manotick, Ontario — A good captain always goes down with their ship; or at least snaps some goofy selfies atop the sinking wreckage…for insurance purposes probably. Ottawa police have charged a woman with dangerous driving after she was seen standing on top of her vehicle and taking selfies as it sunk into the Rideau River […]
Please Defrost: Cargo ship arrives in Russia with load of ice-encased cars
Toronto, Ontario — It can be frustrating when you order a book online and it arrives to you worn and dog-eared; it can also be frustrating when your car arrives to port completely encased in ice. That was the scene in the eastern Russian port city of Vladivostok on Dec. 27 when the Sun Rio […]
EV/AV Report: May 3, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, EV incentives in PEI go live to high praise, General Motors launches new EV charging platform and 12 U.S. governors call for a ban on internal combustion engines by 2035. EV Island Drivers on PEI are officially eligible for what is being called the […]
Collision industry trends discussed at ICE meeting
Hamilton, Ontario — November 4, 2015 — Employment issues and opportunities in the collision repair industry were front and centre of discussions at a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development (ICE). Speaking to the large group were Marc Tremblay, Program Coordinator of AYCE’s pre-apprenticeship training course in Toronto, and […]
