Takata Trials: BMW recalls over 44,000 vehicles in Canada over exploding airbag inflators
Toronto, Ontario — BMW is recalling 44,131 vehicles in Canada—and another 394,000 in the United States—due to the use of Takata airbags that could degrade and explode, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants. The recall was reported by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday and then updated on Transport Canada’s website […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get a curfew; while partial automation in vehicles deemed not to prevent crashes
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV Report, Tesla is rumored to be getting a “Night Curfew” mode that will allow parents to set a maximum speed limit and reduce acceleration in vehicles; while the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that partial automation systems don’t help to prevent crashes despite public opinion. No more […]
An Adaptive Aspect: GM files patent for camera-based adaptive brightness backup lights
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) recently filed a patent application for a camera-based adaptive light system to help modify the brightness level of a vehicle’s backup lights to help improve visibility in low light conditions. The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on July 2, […]
Going the Distance: A W123 Mercedes-Benz 240D cab has been in service since 1988 and has traveled 4.35 million miles.
Grand Canary Island, Spain — According to Tenerife News, a W123 Mercedes 240D has been operating as a cab on Grand Canary Island, Spain since 1988 and has traveled 4.35 million miles. Tenerife news further noted that the 17.6-foot-long vehicle has been operating three to eight hour shifts since it first began its career. Motor1 […]
Motor Vehicle Makeovers: Ontario follows through with changes to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act
Toronto, Ontario — The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has made amendments to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) following proposals put forward to the Ministry by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) and the Auditor General. Specifically, Ontario dealers will now have more time to provide aftermarket warranty documents […]
