Fire Fears: Hyundai and Kia to implement battery management systems on all electric vehicles to prevent fires
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to install Battery Management Systems (BMS) on all its future electric vehicles (EVs) to mitigate the risk of fires. This move was initially prompted by a fire on August 1, 2024, involving a Mercedes-Benz electric sedan. Here, the sedan spontaneously caught on fire in an underground […]
In the Hot Seat: Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over front seat fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Kia is recalling more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a faulty adjustment knob that can cause a fire risk in the vehicle’s front seat. In Canada, specifically, a total of 20,563 Telluride models from 2020 to 2024 are affected. In the United States, 462,869 vehicles are affected. According to the […]
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 […]
Powering Down: Hyundai, Kia recall 20,000 EVs in Canada over power loss risk
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are recalling 26,188 electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada due to a defect which could lead to a potential power loss. The recall was issued due to the risk of a potentially damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in some models which could stop charging the vehicle’s 12V battery. […]
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 […]
Sorento Stow-Aways: Kia Canada still looking for 3,812 Sorentos that could catch on fire
Toronto, Ontario — Kia Canada is still looking to recall 3,812 copies of its 2011 Sorento model regarding a software update that could potentially keep the engine from catching fire. Transport Canada initially issued a recall in 2021 for a series of Kia models to update the engine control module “to detect potential problems before […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]
Moving to the Mall: Kirmac Collision and Autoglass acquires Automall Autobody in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia — Kirmac Collision and Autoglass has announced its acquisition of Automall Autobody in Abbotsford, B.C. This acquisition marks Kirmac’s 17th location in the Metro Vancouver market. According to a recent press release, the Abbotsford region was chosen because it is a growing community located one hour from downtown Vancouver and because it […]
Push to Paddle: Hyundai and Kia design push-button snow chains
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai and Kia have created deployable traction paddles meant to act as push-button snow chains to eliminate winter road inconvenience. The specific invention is made up of a shape memory alloy integrated with snow chain technology. A series of alloy fingers are tucked into the tire design and connected to the wheel’s […]
Logistical Leaks: Kia Canada delaying vehicle deliveries as end-of-year financial strategy
Toronto, Ontario — In a video taken by a Kia employee of a meeting between a Kia Canada regional manager and Ontario dealer reps, the automaker announced plans to withhold year-end vehicle deliveries to dealerships. As described in the video, the reason for this delay—which will be affecting dealerships in Ontario and possibly dealerships across […]
