Walks For Wellness: CARSTAR supports over 30 charity walks across Canada, raises $100,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Toronto, Ontario — In honour of its 30th anniversary, CARSTAR supported over 30 charity walks in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada and raised $100,000 for the charity organization. Cystic Fibrosis Canada has been the brand’s charity of choice for over 25 years and on May 25th, charity walks were held across Canada in various communities […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla confirms production of the Tesla Semi; while new vehicle sales jump across Canada
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, Tesla confirms that it is on track for production-spec deliveries of the Tesla Semi by 2026; while new vehicle sales have remained high across Canada since March. A semi update Last Monday, Tesla confirmed that its Tesla Semi remains on track for production-spec deliveries to customers by 2026. […]
Riding the Age Wave: Average age of vehicles in the U.S. reaches 12.6 years in 2024, according to S&P Global Mobility
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent S&P Global Mobility report, vehicles on the road are continuing to get even older with the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States now reaching 12.6 years in 2024. This age represents a two month age increase from 2023, however, S&P Global Mobility noted […]
Pandemic Pick-Ups: Employment in automotive repair and parts sectors now above pre-pandemic levels, says DesRosier report
Toronto, Ontario — According to statistics from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Canadian employment in automotive repair facilities and auto parts stores has now risen above 2019’s pre-pandemic levels. When looking specifically at the Canadian Automotive Employment percentage change from December 2019 to December 2023, the automotive repair and maintenance sectors are up 4.8 percent above pandemic […]
EV/AV Report: Ford asks dealers to pause EV investments; while self-driving vehicles work to remember
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford informs dealers to pause electric vehicles (EV) investments while changes are made to the Model E Program; while University of Toronto Engineering researchers work to help improve the memory of self-driving vehicles. Remodeling Model E Ford has reportedly told its dealerships to temporarily […]
Get Your Own Gas: Bugatti Rimac proposes future cars could come with at-home synthetic fuel stations
Toronto, Ontario — Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac recently suggested that future vehicles could come with an at-home fuel station that relies on synthetic fuels. While many other automakers are currently looking to make the switch to electric, Rimac commented at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit in London, England on May 7th […]
Hood Havoc: Lamborghini recalls Urus model over risk of hood coming off
Toronto, Ontario — Lamborghini is recalling the Urus SUV due to the potential for the hood to detach, either partially or completely when the vehicle is travelling at high speeds. In total, the recall affects approximately 2,300 vehicles between the 2023 to 2024 model years, with around 2,133 vehicles affected in the United States and […]
A Dab of Dust: Nissan develops tire dust and cherry blossom scented perfume
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan has reportedly developed a new perfume, “Smell My Dust,” that smells like tire dust and cherry blossom, as part of its ongoing range of scents and to celebrate the Shanghai E-Prix. According to a report from Motor1, the perfume was developed to coincide with the upcoming Formula E race in Shanghai […]
Hail-Caused Havoc: MPI opens temporary hail-related damage claims centre; ATA and repairers cite multiple factors creating delays in repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced the opening of a temporary hail-related damage claims centre following a storm in the Winnipeg area last week. Specifically, on Wednesday, the Crown corporation announced the opening of the centre at 1981 Plessis Rd. which will offer hail-related damage claims Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. […]
Confidence in Cieri: Simplicity Car Care Announces the promotion of Marco Cieri to Regional Performance Manager Ontario West and GTA
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity has announced the promotion of Marco Cieri to the position of Regional Performance manager for Ontario West and the Greater Toronto Area. This promotion came into effect April 30th, and according to a recent press release, “signifies not only Marco’s exceptional talent and dedication, but also Simplicity’s commitment to fostering growth […]
