Paint Protests: GM SUV owners file class-action lawsuit over alleged peeling paint
Toronto, Ontario — Owners of General Motors SUVs have filed a class-action lawsuit against the automaker, alleging a defective manufacturing process has led to paint peeling problems with its vehicles. Specifically, the class-action lawsuit—brought to the United States district court for the central district of California by an Alabama-based legal firm representing four people—states that […]
Banding With the Bandits: Fix Network Canada partners with the Vancouver Bandits
Vancouver, British Columbia — Fix Network Canada has announced a recent partnership with the Vancouver Bandits, having presented the team’s Fan Appreciation Game on July 18, 2024. Fix Network Canada said its network was “thrilled to share the highlights of our recent partnership with the Vancouver Bandits for their Fan Appreciation game on July 18, […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla announces Cybertruck range extender battery won’t be user installed; while researchers develop black paint to help autonomous vehicles see better
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla announces that the upcoming Cybertruck range extender battery will not be user installed; while researchers at Korean and American universities have developed a black paint to help autonomous vehicles better see environmental surroundings. Range responses Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer, Wes Morrill, has confirmed […]
Make-A-Wish Magic: 18-year-old with cystic fibrosis gets beloved truck refurbished
Edmonton, Alberta – On Wednesday, July 24, a truly inspiring event took place at CSN Harold’s auto body shop in Edmonton as the community gathered to present the revamped truck of 18-year-old Carter Laframboise, a recent graduate of Sturgeon Composite High School who lives with cystic fibrosis. Despite living with these conditions, Carter’s spirit is […]
Auto Abode: Rhode Island Town Council allows home above auto shop
Cumberland, Rhode Island – Cumberland Council has granted permission for a developer to create a residential space above a garage space authorized for auto repair, going against the recommendation of the Planning Board and Planning Department. On July 17, representatives from J.B. Cote Construction went before the council with a scaled-back plan for their properties […]
