Danielle Szatkowski Intern [email protected] 3134460613 Mobile Number: 5869436308 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Toyota Canada recalls defective airbags that replaced Takata units The recall involves airbags installed in certain Corolla and Matrix cars that replaced faulty Takata airbags linked to at least 24 fatalities and about 290 injuries worldwide. Quebec supplier Nordresa Motors acquired by Dana The acquisition by Dana, a supplier of axles and transmissions, is the latest move in the company's plan to grow its electric drivetrain capabilities. 2020 Chevy Bolt EV extends driving range by 34 kilometres General Motors said its battery engineering team extended the Bolt EV's range 34 kilometres by improving the energy of the cell electrodes through small but impactful chemistry changes. Ford recalls more than 4,000 midsize cars in Canada over seat belt defect The glitch, which may lead to inadequate restraint in an accident, affects certain 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars. FCA Canada CEO Reid Bigland bites back at employer in U.S. court The unusual public pay dispute between FCA and sales chief Reid Bigland intensifies, with Bigland filing a copy of his employment contract. FCA says sales chief, Canada CEO Bigland doesn't merit whistleblower status The unusual public dispute between FCA and its sales chief has continued to fester in the courts over the last few months while Bigland remains the face of the automaker to its U.S. dealers and is still the CEO of FCA Canada. FCA Canada recalling more than 10,000 vehicles for unexpected shift to neutral FCA said the recall is for 2014 model-year Jeep Cherokees equipped with a V-6 engine. Customer feedback led to the discovery of an issue that could cause an unexpected shift into neutral. Volkswagen recalls over 51,000 Atlas CUV and Passat sedans in Canada The headlights on the affected vehicles don't meet federal safety standards. Mazda issues two recalls for 13,500 vehicles in Canada A wiring harness defect on 2018 Mazda CX-9s may cause electrical disruptions to the front passenger airbag or turn signals in about 400 vehicles. The automaker is also recalling more than 13,000 Mazda3s from the current model year to address a risk that wheels could detach. Ford recalls 28,000 Explorers in Canada for suspension issue Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said there is a problem with the rear suspension that dates to the vehicle's redesign from a traditional SUV into a unibody crossover in 2010. A second recall issued Wednesday covers a similar problem with rear suspension toe links on 12,000 vehicles in Canada only. FCA issues two recalls for more than 72,000 Canada vehicles The two recalls covered about 8,300 Pacifica minivans and nearly 64,000 pickups in Canada. No injuries or accidents were reported. Hyundai recalls 20,000 Velosters for engine defects The automaker's recent engine recall covers certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6-litre turbo engines. Of the more than 20,000 vehicles recalled, 3,061 of them are in Canada. FCA recalls 18,682 Ram pickups in Canada for electrical issue The majority of the 182,000 affected vehicles worldwide are from the U.S. and Canada, with one-third still on dealer lots. FCA said there have been no reports of crashes or injuries. Genesis G70, Ram 1500 and Hyundai Kona win North American car, truck, utility awards The Genesis G70 won the 2019 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit auto show, while the Ram 1500 took truck honours and the Hyundai Kona was named top utility vehicle of the year. Porsche recalls nearly 74,600 Panameras worldwide for steering issue Porsche said it is recalling 74,585 Panamera sedans worldwide, about 19,200 of which are in the U.S. and Canada, to fix a software problem that could cause the electric power steering system to be unavailable for short periods. Load More