Defective parts prompt recalls of thousands of vehicles in Canada
An increased risk of fire has prompted two recalls of thousands of Honda hybrid vehicles in Canada. Honda Canada on Wednesday issued a recall for about 61,000 2023-25 Honda vehicles due to a defective...
View ArticleThousands of hybrid vehicles recalled in Canada over risk of fire
An increased risk of fire has prompted two recalls of thousands of Honda hybrid vehicles in Canada. Honda Canada on Wednesday issued a recall for about 61,000 2023-25 Honda vehicles due to a defective...
View ArticleChina has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
BEIJING, China – A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand, according to Chinese authorities and German media...
View ArticleGolf carts allowed on roads in some Alberta communities as part of pilot
A town in southern Alberta will be one of the first to let golf carts be driven on select roads as part of a provincial pilot program. Alberta’s UCP government made the announcement on Thursday,...
View ArticleHere’s what buyers should know before making a used car purchase in Canada
Based on initial appearances, there are signs indicating the automobile industry is in healthy shape – for now. Gary Shea’s Lower Sackville, N.S. used car dealership is crammed with vehicles in the...
View ArticleVolkswagen’s employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3...
BERLIN – Volkswagen has informed employee representatives that it wants to close at least three plants in Germany, the head of the company’s works council said Monday. Employee council chief Daniela...
View ArticleTeen charged for driving nearly 200 km/h in Ottawa
A 17-year-old Ottawa driver was caught speeding nearly 90 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417. Ontario Provincial Police say they stopped the driver, who only held a novice G2 licence, at around...
View ArticleFord vehicles recalled in Canada over issues with brakes, steering
Certain Ford vehicles are being recalled over concerns about brakes, loose parts and child seats that could increase the risk of a crash or injury. Transport Canada highlighted one of the recalls...
View ArticleFord vehicles are recalled in Canada. Here’s why and what’s affected
Certain Ford vehicles are being recalled over concerns about brakes, loose parts and child seats that could increase the risk of a crash or injury. Transport Canada highlighted one of the recalls...
View ArticleU.S. agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and...
DETROIT – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles. The...
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