Cutting a Cheque: SGI invests $5.6 million into auto extrication training for fire departments
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance is investing in the only kind of “chopping” that this publication will endorse—announcing that $5.6 million is on the way to local fire departments for new auto extrication equipment and training. In its press release, SGI said the objectives behind the investment are to fund the delivery of training […]
Common Denominator: Five OEMs named in NHTSA probe of LG battery defects
Toronto, Ontario — All eyes are on LG Energy Solutions as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in the thick of probing the global energy powerhouse for a number of EV battery-related recalls that stem from the company’s technology. The NHTSA is looking at more than 138,000 vehicles that have been linked to recalls […]
Just Like the Simulation: ICBC launches Street Sense interactive driving app
Victoria, British Columbia — ICBC has officially entered the interactive space with the launch of the government insurer’s new driving simulation and training tool, Street Sense, available now on Steam and mobile app stores. For its first foray into what arguably borders on the world of gaming, ICBC has unveiled an app that puts users […]
Invisible Borders: Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ unavailable in large sections of Toronto’s downtown
Toronto, Ontario — As its “Full Self-Driving” beta dropped into select Canadian vehicles earlier this week, Tesla enthusiasts were excited to get on the road and be taken for a drive, but those in the Toronto-area found themselves hitting a cyber roadblock in the city’s downtown core. Met with a dashboard notification reading “Full Self-Driving […]
The Mental Toll: Study shows demand for post-crash emotional support, greater confidence in vehicle tech
Toronto, Ontario — According to recent study from a United Arab Emirates-based road safety advocacy group, technology like automatic emergency brake systems do wonders in keeping us out of physical danger, but little has been done to address the invisible wounds that come with auto collisions. RoadSafetyUAE, in partnership with OnStar, has been studying the […]
Baby Autobahn: Ontario raises speed limits to 110km/h on six highways
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario is kicking its highways up a notch—very slightly—announcing a permanent 10km/h speed limit increase to a number of 400-series highways on Tuesday. The changes come following a 2019 pilot project that boosted speed limits in certain sections of Ontario’s highway system and will be made permanent as of April 22. The […]
Safer Shoulders: Alberta amends Traffic Safety Act to better protect roadside workers
Edmonton, Alberta — A new amendment to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act will require drivers to slow down to at least 60 kilometres an hour when passing stopped roadside worker vehicles with flashing lights. The updated Bill 5 aims to cover roadside maintenance workers and snowplow operators with protection under the Traffic Safety Act; similar to […]
Bon Voyage: Québec City ranks top for road conditions and happiest drivers, Kijiji Autos says
Québec City, Québec — When people call Québec “la belle province”, you probably aren’t thinking that they are describing beautiful road conditions, but according to a report from Kijiji Autos drivers in the province’s capital are generally more content on the road than those from other parts of the country. The study measured respondents’ feelings […]
A Glare Affair: GM forced to recall 740,000 GMC SUVs following rejected petition
Toronto, Ontario — Just short of three-quarters of a million General Motors SUVs are to be recalled due to a headlight glare issue despite a rejected request from the OEM to hold off on the recall. As of Tuesday, GM says that the issue affecting about 740,000 GMC Terrain SUVs has already been corrected and […]
Pothole Poll: Nominations for CAA Worst Roads in Ontario now open
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have a pesky pothole that always sneaks up on you on your way to work? Well, it’s the time of year to publicly shame your municipality into doing something about it—the CAA Worst Roads campaign is now open to hear Ontarian’s voices. “We know that through CAA’s research, almost three […]
