Impound Increases: B.C. government significantly raises impound fees for dangerous driving
Victoria, British Columbia — At the beginning of the month, the government of British Columbia began implementing stricter penalties for drivers involved in reckless driving behaviours. These driving behaviours specifically include impaired driving, excessive speeding, street racing or driving without a license. Increased penalties further include a 38 percent increase in the flat rate towing […]
Connectivity Concerns: 76 percent of vehicle owners fail to see benefits of connected automotive services, reports LexisNexis
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent automotive consumer satisfaction study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, despite vehicles’ increasing connectivity, 76 percent of surveyed vehicle owners don’t see the value or benefit of these connected services. The study—which specifically surveyed 2,227 vehicle owners in the United States in July 2023 who purchased or leased a used […]
Supercharged Starts: General Motors EV drivers now able to use Tesla superchargers
Toronto, Ontario — On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, GMC and Cadillac EV owners will now have access to over 17,800 superchargers in the United States and Canada. However, despite Tesla opening up access to GM EV vehicles, drivers will first have to acquire GM’s Combined Charging System (CCS) […]
Software Struggles: Ontario man told his EV needed a $33k battery replacement; issue fixed by simple software update
Toronto, Ontario — An Ontario man was recently told that his three-year-old electric vehicle would require a new battery at a cost of $33,000; however, the issue was instead solved at no charge by a simple software update. As originally reported by CTV News, Charles Jakl of East Garafraxa near Orangeville, Ont., was told that […]
Reliable Rides: Lexus and Toyota most reliable used cars, says recent Consumer Report
Toronto, Ontario — Consumer Reports has released a study outlining rankings for used cars, with Lexus and Toyota topping the list. The report specifically focused on the reliability of five to 10-year-old models and looked at 26 automotive brands. To calculate a vehicle’s longterm reliability, Consumer Reports compared how many problems a model has to […]
Hijack Hike-Ups: Vehicle thefts in Alberta approaching Quebec and Ontario levels, says new CISC report
Edmonton, Alberta — A new federal intelligence report from the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) has outlined that Quebec and Ontario organized crime members are traveling to steal vehicles from Alberta, increasing overall theft rates. In 2022 and 2023, Alberta reported 24,588 stolen vehicles compared to Quebec’s 29,705, as indicated by data from Équité Association. […]
Automatic Assistance: Ontario licence plates now both free and automatically renewing
Toronto, Ontario — As of July 1, licence plate renewal in Ontario is now both free and automatic with the provincial government updating the rules for passenger vehicles. In a statement, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation commented that the government “is making life more affordable and convenient for drivers.” The ministry further claims that […]
Introducing Incentives: Manitoba follows through with promise of $4,000 provincial EV purchase rebate program
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba government has followed through with its promise of electric vehicle (EV) financial support and has successfully introduced its $4,000 provincial rebate program for new EVs, with $2,500 going towards used EVs. With the adoption of this incentive program, Manitoba is now the seventh province in Canada to offer EV rebates, […]
Beat the heat: How to keep your car cool during the summer
Toronto, Ontario — Summer is finally here, and with the weather quickly rising, consumers increasingly need to find ways to keep things cool, especially their vehicles. Engines are known to run hot, and if not maintained, things can go wrong very fast. Hector Garcia, a mechanic in Burton, Michigan, originally told ABC12 News that he […]
Charged Charges: B.C. government changes conditions for electric vehicle rebates; removes 75 percent previously eligible vehicles
Victoria, British Columbia — On June 18th, the Government of British Columbia announced the decision to change the program criteria for electric vehicle (EVs) rebates, thereby making it so that approximately 75 percent of previously eligible vehicles no longer qualify for the province’s economic incentive. The B.C. government specifically lowered the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) […]