Short-Circuit-Shifting: Toyota recalling 156,000 vehicles for rear doors that may open while driving
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has announced that it is recalling over 156,000 vehicles in Canada, Japan, Europe and Asia over concerns that its rear doors may open unexpectedly. The recall specifically affects Toyota’s 2023 to 2024 Prius and Prius hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), and has to do with concerns that water may enter and cause the […]
EV/AV Report: Canada extends EV rebates; while Waymo begins robotaxi testing in Atlanta
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Canada’s 2024 Federal budget reveals plans to extend the life of electric vehicle (EV) rebates; while Waymo announces the beginnings of robotaxi testing in Atlanta, Georgia. Revving up rebates The 2024 Federal budget, released on April 16th, included a section dedicated to ensuring “More […]
A Veined Visual: Ford patents puddle lamp design capable of identifying a driver’s vein pattern for vehicle access
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an identification system in mounted puddle lamps capable of reading a driver’s vein pattern for vehicle access. The patent application, originally filed in 2022 and then published on April 18th, describes how a puddle lamp mounted to the side mirrors of the vehicle […]
Bungee Bungles: Driver’s vehicle towed for being held together by bungee cords and seatbelts
Caledon, Ontario — CTV News has reported that police in Caledon, Ont., recently charged a motorist for driving a vehicle held together by bungee cords and seatbelts. The driver, a 23-year-old Tottenham resident was reportedly pulled over on King Caledon Townline near King Street after an officer noticed the rear driver’s side door being held […]
