Cruising Concerns: Toyota Canada recalls 11,000 vehicles for airbags that might not deploy if the driver’s window is down.
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced a recall for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX due to an issue where the airbags may not properly deploy on the driver’s side if their window is rolled down. In Canada, the recall specifically affects approximately 9,039 Grand Highlanders and 2,819 TX vehicles. In the United […]
Making the world a better place: Toyota Dream Car Art contest has selected its nine finalists
Toronto, Ontario — This year marks the 10th Annual Toyota Canada Dream Car Art contest and the automaker has recently announced that nine Canadian kids are going to have the chance to showcase their own “dream car,” which was designed with the theme of helping to make the world a better place. The nine Canadian […]
Problem Parts: Toyota driver shocked by replacement parts delivery date of 2050; collision repair industry weighs in on automotive parts delays in post-pandemic climate
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — CTV News recently reported that a Saskatoon vehicle owner was shocked when he was told that a replacement part for his 2023 Toyota Corolla would not be delivered until 2050. Collision Repair further reached out to the industry to find out about the severity of parts delays in the province. After being involved in […]
EV/AV Report: Automakers reportedly resist electric vehicle transition; while NHTSA opens investigation into Waymo’s self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a study from InfluenceMap notes that 15 automakers, except Tesla, have actively advocated against at least one policy promoting electric vehicles (EVs); meanwhile the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation against Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. An electric resistance A New InfluenceMap […]
Finger Formulations: Toyota is making ‘human’ fingers out of pig skin to improve manufacturing and consumer safety
Toyota, Japan — Toyota has revealed that it has been making dummy fingers to evaluate the safety of worker and consumers’ hands around its vehicles. The fake fingers are produced at the automaker’s headquarters in Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture in Japan, and are made from pig skin. Development for the fingers began in 2019 […]
Tuesday Ticker: Robotaxi beckons; Toyota takes over Daihatsu operations
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla teases a “robotaxi” rollout, while Toyota claims the reins for its subsidiary’s operations outside Japan. Meanwhile, Unifor lets Ford know how it feels about its decision to delay EV production by two years. Robotaxi rollout Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s long-awaited autonomous […]
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 […]
Runaway Cars: Toyota Canada recalls 28,000 vehicles over transmission flaw; wheels may continue to move while vehicle in neutral
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota Canada is recalling more than 28,000 vehicles due to a transmission problem that can lead to increased collisions, says the auto manufacturer. Specific models affected by the recall include the 2023 to 2024 model-year Toyota Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600. The reason for the recall has to do with certain […]
A Full Bladder: Toyota patents application for truck bed cover with an air bladder to help secure cargo
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has recently patented an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a truck bed cover with an air bladder to secure cargo. The patent specifically describes how an air bladder would be attached to the underside of a bed cover on a truck to help prevent items […]
Dependability Deflations: J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study reveals consumer vehicle problems up 17 percent
Toronto, Ontario — According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, vehicle owners are experiencing more problems after three years of ownership, a 17 percent increase from previous years. The study, which specifically asked owners about their model-year-2021 vehicles found that the industry average of issues is now 190 problems per 100 vehicles […]
