EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles drive in freezing conditions; while the U.S. finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehicles
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Polestar’s Model 3 vehicle comes in first in this year’s El Prix winter driving test; while the United States finalizes a rule to ban Chinese technology in American vehicles. Winter winnings Polestar’s Model 3 has officially won this year’s El Prix winter range test, […]
Doubled Designs: Refreshed Tesla Model Y design features separated trunk for easier repairs
Toronto, Ontario – Tesla’s recently revealed images of its refreshed Model Y design shows the trunk has been separated into two parts for easier repairs. Photos of the refreshed vehicle design first surfaced on social media platform X. In these photos, viewers can see that the vehicle’s trunk has been separated into two parts with […]
Electric Affection: Nine out of ten Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another electric vehicle, says new CAA report
Toronto, Ontario – According to a recent survey of more than 16,000 electric vehicle owners by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), most electric vehicle owners will buy another EV despite public charging infrastructure needs. Specifically, nine out of 10 Canadian EV owners report being likely to buy another EV, with 82 percent being highly likely […]
Can You Believe This?! Bears make for bad passengers; dogs work as mechanics
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! In this weekly Can You Believe This?! video, tune into to see bears being bad passengers in vehicles; while dogs attempt to work as mechanics. From snow plows to highway and animal hijinks, this week’s video offers a little something for everyone. The post Can You Believe This?! Bears make for […]
Refinishing Relationships: BASF Coatings enters partnership with BMW Group for increased aftersales market sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s Coatings division announces that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present with its private label. BASF Coatings offers BMW and MINI body shops an extensive range […]
Reflective Risks: High-vis clothing may be invisible to crash prevention sensors
Toronto, Ontario — High-visibility clothing may be invisible to automated crash prevention systems, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study investigated the effects of conspicuous clothing and increased roadway lighting on the performance of the pedestrian AEB systems installed in three 2023 models—a Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and […]
Dealings in Dubai: IBIS to host IBIS Middle East 2025 Feb. 18, 19 in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Worldwide is excited to announce that its IBIS Middle East 2025 conference is scheduled for February 18 through 19, 2025 at the Le Méridien Hotel and Conference Centre in Dubai. This year’s theme, Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”, emphasizes the critical role of […]
Authentic Access: Autel certified by AutoAuth to access Mercedes-Benz
Toronto, Ontario — Autel announced that its tablets have been certified by the Auto Authentication Authority (AutoAuth) to access Mercedes-Benz vehicles’ Security Gateway (SGW). Autel claims that, as a result, tablet users can now access more vehicle brands’ secure gateways than any aftermarket tool using the authentication service. Further, Autel negotiated with Volkswagen/Audi Group to […]
From F1 to Fix: Fix Network announces Romain Grosjean as speaker at 2025 Global Conference
Playa Mujeres, Mexico — Fix Network is excited to announce that Romain Grosjean—a renowned IndyCar racer, former Formula 1 driver, health advocate and entrepreneur—will headline as one of the keynote speakers at the Fix Network Global Conference, set for April 27 to May 1 in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Selected due to his celebrated career—with 10 […]
Incentive Insecurities: Vehicle manufacturers and dealers call for end to electric vehicle mandates, as federal incentives dissipate
Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian vehicle manufacturers and auto dealers met yesterday on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to formally call for the end of federal electric vehicle sales mandates previously brought into effect by the government in 2023. According to a recent press release, this call for action to end the mandates comes in the wake […]
