Thwarting Theft: B.C. inventor hopes to help curb catalytic converter theft with new alarm system
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia — Local B.C. inventor, Rod Newlove has created the Converter Defender alarm system with the hope of helping to reduce catalytic converter theft. The Converter Defender alarm system is designed to include a 135-decibel horn—which is nearly as loud as a jet engine—and a sensor attached to the catalytic converter. “Any […]
Showcasing Trades Awareness: SD42 Trades Showcase Event to bring trades awareness to Maple Ridge students
Maple Ridge, British Columbia — The annual SD42 Trades Showcase Event–scheduled for January 30—is expected to help bring trades awareness to local students and their families. Held by the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District, the event will feature more than 40 companies and organizations as part of the show, as well as a special […]
Counterfeiting Confidence: Driving instructors allege that new drivers are looking to buy fake certificates rather than complete training
London, Ontario — Driving instructors in the London, Ont., area have revealed that many new drivers are looking to buy fraudulent Beginner Driver Education (BDE) certificates rather than earn them themselves. Rather than completing training at an official driving school, driving instructors have reported to CBC News that young drivers are seeking out forged “Ontario-approved” […]
Tuesday Ticker: Electric vehicle stocks suffer in the first weeks of 2024
Toronto, Ontario — The first few weeks of 2024 have brought major losses for some electric vehicle stocks, like Tesla, Rivian and Fisker. Tesla stock has dropped more than 14 percent since the start of 2024. Analysts believe the plunge is largely driven by rental car company Hertz’s decision to pull 20,000 Tesla models from […]
Playing With Platforms: Stellantis showcases new line of flexible vehicle platforms interchangeable with ICE and electric vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis has announced that it has developed automotive platforms that can be used in internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). According to a recent press release, Stellantis is working on four new flexible platforms—each designed to be used in a different segment–coming in a small STLA, medium STLA, large […]
Security Summit: Government of Canada announces National Summit on combating auto theft
Ottawa, Ontario — On January 21, the Government of Canada announced that a National Summit on combating auto theft will take place on February 8 in Ottawa. According to initial details, the goal of the summit is to bring together leaders from key jurisdictions across the automotive and transportation industry, as well as government sectors, […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Collision welcomes CSN Carignan to its network
Carignan, Quebec — According to a recent press release, CSN Carignan has officially become part of the CSN Collision Network. A 3,700 square foot auto body facility serving the 50,000 residents of the Carignan community since 2022, CSN Carignan’s owner and General Manager, Samuel Gomes is excited to take this next step on his collision […]
Fixing For Change : Fix Network donates $259,446 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada; achieves National Mission Partner status
Milton, Ontario – Fix Network Canada, leader in the automotive aftermarket industry has proudly announced its achievement of National Mission Partner status with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). This specific designation is granted to organizations committing to an annual donation of $250,000, and a recent press release noted that Fix Network Canada not […]
Barbie’s Glam Ride: Pink Corvette steals the spotlight at 2024 Canadian International Auto Show
Toronto, Ontario – The iconic baby pink 1957 Chevy Corvette, featured in the 2023 blockbuster movie Barbie starring Margot Robbie, will be a part of the Canadian International Auto Show next month alongside four life-sized replicas of Hot Wheels toy cars. “We are excited to welcome Mattel back to the show with Barbie and Hot […]
Tech Tag: Auto insurers pushing tracking systems amid jumps in Toronto-area vehicle thefts
Toronto, Ontario — Amid recent surges in auto thefts in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), some insurance companies are now pushing owners of targeted vehicles to install tracking devices. One such instance of this comes from Toronto-based resident, Samantha Sannella, owner of a Jeep Rubicon. Originally reporting to CBC News, Sannella revealed that in 2023, […]
