EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles steered by wires; self-driving vehicles prepare for the holidays
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck takes a page from aviation with a steer-by-wire system; and robots in Helsinki deliver gifts in time for the holidays. Walk the wire With the launch of the Cybertruck, Tesla has followed designs used in aviation and fitted its vehicle with a […]
The Future, Finally: Tesla Cybertruck built at Giga Texas, full production likely for 2023 year-end
Austin, Texas — Tesla’s first completed Cybertruck finally rolled off the production line on Saturday, ahead of what is supposed to be a full model launch of the highly-anticipated truck later on in 2023. The Cybertruck aims to compete directly with other popular electric pickup trucks, like the Ford F-150 Lightning or one of Rivian’s […]
Casting Catching On: Linamar to open giga casting plant in Welland, Ont. in 2025
Welland, Ontario — Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer Linamar is getting into the giga casting game, announcing Wednesday plans to open an electric vehicle parts plant in Welland, Ont., set to open in February 2025. In its press release, Linamar spokespeople say this will make the company the first Tier 1 supplier outside of Asia to […]
Backseat Bruises: Small cars underperform in rear-seat passenger protection, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — Small cars are the latest vehicle to record less-than-stellar results in the IIHS’s updated moderate overlap crash test, with the Institute reporting that many of the tested vehicles failed to protect their rear-seat passengers. Bearing an unfortunate resemblance to its recent testing of midsize SUVs in the same test, the U.S.’s Insurance […]
Frame by Frame: Tesla Cybertruck ‘crash test’ video broken down by crash safety engineers
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s attempt at April Fool’s Day humour this year involved a Cybertruck “crash test” video that must have been shot by the crew of “Taken 3”—luckily some automotive safety engineers have taken the time to dissect what can be gleaned from the very goofy teaser. Tesla CEO Elon Musk must have thought […]
Clean Sweep: Tesla approved for single-blade, track-based windshield wiper patent
Toronto, Ontario — Because they can’t just simply be like the other kids, Tesla has announced the approval of a new windshield wiper design that eschews the sweeping arc motion of your grandpa’s wipers in favour of something slightly higher tech. Tesla’s new “electromagnetic windshield wiper system” instead uses a linear actuator at the bottom […]
Twin Tablets: Dual displays to come standard on 2024 Ford Mustang, Driving.ca spy shots show
NOTE: This is an early render from Ford of the 2024 Mustang, showing the vehicle with a dual-screen setup. This is not a spy shot. Toronto, Ontario — Taking a page from their teenage son’s gaming setup, some recent spy shots of the latest-generation 2024 Ford Mustang have revealed that every model of the iconic […]
Pickup meets Sedan: Audi unveils retractable window cargo bed design on ‘Activesphere’ concept
Toronto, Ontario — Audi is experimenting with some pretty sleek cargo bed designs on its latest model in a set of four EV concepts; a fastback sedan bearing the name “Activesphere.” The Activesphere’s “sportback” design, similar to that seen on the Audi A7 hatchback, features a unique trunk design where its cargo bed is made […]
A Fresh Perspective: Registration open for Toyota Canada ‘Dream Car Art Contest’
Toronto, Ontario — Sometimes the best ideas come from the minds of children; Toyota Canada knows this well and is proud to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2023 “Dream Car Art Contest,” open for children 15 and under. The annual community contest put on by Toyota Canada encourages kids to get […]
Junk in the Trunk: Images leaked of massive Tesla Cybertruck rear megacast at Giga Texas plant
(Photo by Kim Java/Twitter) Toronto, Ontario — Observers of Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory were seen doing dramatic double-takes after images of the yet-to-be-released Cybertruck’s massive single-piece rear megacast were leaked earlier this month. The images, which found their way online in the days following Tesla’s recent Q3 earnings call, depict several versions of the huge part; […]
