Repair Recommendations: Senate gives final approval for right-to-repair laws in Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario – On Friday, the Canadian government gave final approval to Bill C-244 and Bill C-294, which amend copyright laws to enable businesses and consumers the right to fix their own equipment. Bill C-244 was originally introduced in the Commons by British Columbia Liberal MP Wilson Miao in February 2022, with Bill C-294 being […]
Departure Diagnostics: Fewer drivers are opting out of lane departure prevention, says IIHS report
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that almost nine out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on. The study, which surveyed drivers with the technology, further notes that seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that […]
EV/AV Report: Emergency respondents raise concerns over Tesla safety; while Toyota teaches self-driving vehicles to do doughnuts
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electronic and autonomous vehicle report, emergency respondents raise concerns over the safety of Tesla vehicles in a collision after a collision in Toronto last month; while Toyota teaches self-driving vehicles to do doughnuts in the name of improved road safety. Tesla trials Emergency respondents have voiced concerns over the […]
An Antlered Affair: Moose breaks into bodyshop, crushes classic BMW 850 during restoration
Stockholm, Sweden — When it comes to the challenges of restoring a classic vehicle, dealing with dents from a waylaid moose, is probably not at the top of the list. However, for one repairer in Sweden, this became a reality when a moose crushed a classic BMW 850. This moose-caused-misdemeanor specifically occurred last weekend when […]
Preemptive Patent: Ford files patent for preemptive charging alert system for EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent application for a preemptive charging alert system that would notify drivers if an energy price hike is imminent or if there will be a blackout. The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on November 12, 2024, specifically notes […]
