Surveillance Stops: FTC proposes order to ban GM from sharing driver data
Toronto, Ontario — According to an official announcement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is aiming to restrict General Motors’ data collection practices following the automaker selling consumer data. Specifically, the FTC notes that under the proposed order, GM and its subsidiary, OnStar, will have to limit data collection while also offering consumers more options to […]
EV/AV Report: United States President, Donald Trump seeks removal of EV initiatives; while NHTSA opens engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise system
Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, United States President, Donald Trump announces plans to remove electric vehicle initiatives within the country; while the NHTSA opens an engineering analysis on Ford’s BlueCruise system. Ending electric United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to eliminate the country’s current electric vehicle mandates. While […]
Bringing In Bowes: Axalta appoints Tim Bowes as president of Global Industrial Coatings division
Toronto, Ontario — Axalta Coating Systems has revealed that Tim Bowes has been appointed as president of Global Industrial Coatings, succeeding Shelley Bausch who stepped down from the role effective January 22, 2025. Bowes most recently served as Axalta’s senior vice president and chief transformation officer. Before joining Axalta, he served as Senior Vice President […]
Bolstering Series B: InMotion Ventures invests two million in Cyclic Materials
Toronto, Ontario – Cyclic Materials has announced a two million investment from InMotion Ventures, effectively extending the company’s Series B investment round to $55 million. As noted in a recent press release, this investment aligns with InMotion Ventures’ commitment to the circular economy. Through this fund, the recently donated value will be invested in a […]
Collision Considerations: Halifax reports fewer fatalities, more injuries in 2023 collision data report
Halifax, Nova Scotia — According to an annual road safety report released by the city’s transportation committee on Thursday, Halifax, Nova Scotia recorded fewer fatalities but more injuries as a result of collisions in 2023 when compared with previous years. Notably, according to the study, the city saw, on average, six fatalities and 785 injuries […]
ADAS Hub: Hunter Engineering introduces interactive online ADAS tool for repairers
Toronto, Ontario – Hunter Engineering has announced that it has introduced a new interactive learning tool designed to help repairers better understand advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The free online tool specifically separates ADAS features into four categories: camera, radar, ultrasound and internal. It allows users to examine colour-coded sections of a vehicle to learn […]
Rating Rates: 82 percent of consumers satisfied with insurance provider, says new RatesDotCa study; top providers named
Toronto, Ontario – In a recent study from RatesDotCa reviewing the opinions of insurance policy holders in Canada, 82 percent of consumers report being satisfied with their insurance provider. The study specifically aims to offer a comprehensive look at what matters most to policyholders by ranking insurers across several key performance categories such as affordability […]
Can You Believe This?! Can You Believe This?! Barbie gets a wheel loader; trucks from the Island of Misfit Toys and more
Toronto, Ontario — This Friday, we present another Can You Believe This?! chock FULL of wacky clips for your viewing pleasure. Featuring upside-down and backwards vans; off-roading that beat the Cybertruck’s potential and much more! The post Can You Believe This?! Can You Believe This?! Barbie gets a wheel loader; trucks from the Island of […]
Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast 2014
Toronto, Ontario — Well, it’s sub-zero in most of Canada, so let’s lean into it! This Throwback Thursday, we’re sending it back to Assured Automotive’s Winter Blast 2014. Feel the festive nature as you scroll through this scrapbook from yester-decade! Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast 2014 170 photos The post Throwback Thursday: Assured Winter Blast […]
Electric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysis
Victoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle Safety […]
