A Key that Fits: Where Ontario’s party leaders stand on auto insurance rates
Toronto, Ontario — Ontarians will be off to the polls in less than a month to elect their new premier and the cost of auto insurance has quickly become a hot button issue for many voters, as each party has laid out a different approach to addressing this bipartisan issue. According to data from the […]
Becoming Enlightened: ADB headlights permitted for installation in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ruled on Tuesday to allow OEMs to install adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights on new vehicles in the U.S. In its ruling, the NHTSA found that ADBs do in fact help prevent pedestrian and bicyclist-related crashes by improving a driver’s low-light visibility. A clear conclusion […]
Rights and Privileges: Ontario premier considering revoking licenses from blockading protesters
Toronto, Ontario — Following his announcement declaring the province of Ontario to be in a state of emergency due to ongoing trucker convoy blockades, Premier Doug Ford expanded on his warnings, saying that measures are even available to revoke personal and commercial licenses from unlawful protesters. “What they are seeing, it’s not who we are,” […]
Pay to Play: Sask. environmental groups fighting back against EV road tax
Regina, Saskatchewan — An environmental advocacy group in Saskatchewan is asking the provincial government to pump the brakes on its electric vehicle tax that came into effect at the beginning of October. The Saskatchewan Environmental Society, alongside the Saskatchewan Electric Vehicle Association, SaskEV and the Tesla Owners Club of Saskatchewan, wants to see 10,500 EVs […]
Left Behind: More than 30 Ontario trades inspectors to be laid off for new Skilled Trades Ontario model
Toronto, Ontario — Does the line, “I give you my word: not one single person will be laid off when I become Premier,” ring any bells to any Ontarians? Because the province’s skilled trades inspectors are reeling after the Ford government issued layoff notices to more than 30 Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) employees. “We […]
EV/AV Report: November 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Prime Minister Trudeau keeps pushing Biden for a fair deal on EVs in North America, a British Columbia company has launched a 40-car-strong hydrogen EV fleet and Ford has partnered with Purdue University to tackle fast-charging technology. All for One, None for All Prime […]
EV/AV Report: November 8, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, a B.C.-based developer electrified some classic cars for the SEMA show, Canadian politicians push back on the U.S.’s newly proposed EV incentives and Volvo speaks out at the COP26 climate conference. Old Cars, New Hearts A British Columbia-based EV developer turned a lot of […]
Time to Act: Electric Mobility Canada releases 32-point EV Action Plan
Toronto, Ontario — U.S. President Joe Biden has been making those in the Canadian electrification business a little bit nervous with his recent “Build Back Better” plan, prompting Electric Mobility Canada to make its intentions clear with a 32-point plan for the Canadian EV industry. Covering several facets of electrification policy, including light and heavy-duty […]
Team Effort: Min. Ng ‘disappointed’ with Biden’s Build Back Better plan
Ottawa, Ontario — Canada’s international trade minister Mary Ng says she’s “disappointed” with how the U.S. is operating within what is supposed to be an integrated supply chain between countries, as U.S. President Biden unveiled a “Buy American” budget framework on Thursday. Minister Ng says that her disappointment lies “Particularly in automobiles. But I would […]
Crib Notes: Federal campaign promises for election day
Toronto, Ontario — Just like that–election day is here and Collision Repair wants to make sure you have the info you need on the federal candidates before heading to the polls. Liberals Permanently eliminate the federal interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans to support young Canadians who choose to invest in post-secondary […]
