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Two-thirds of defective Takata airbags still not repaired, U.S. senator reports
June 5, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterApproximately two-thirds of recalled inflators involved in the Takata recall in the United States have not yet been repaired, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) reported late last week. “The numbers provided to Nelson by the independent monitor appointed to oversee…
Canadian auto sales set record in May, gain 11.2% compared with a year ago
June 2, 2017 The Canadian PressRICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales set a monthly record in May, gaining 11.2 per cent year-over-year. The consulting firm says vehicle sales for the month totalled 216,861 including 75,172 cars and 141,689 light trucks,…
The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers
May 11, 2017 Tom Krisher - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT – In just a few years, well-mannered self-driving robotaxis will share the roads with reckless, law-breaking human drivers. The prospect is causing migraines for the people developing the robotaxis. A self-driving car would be programmed to drive at the…
Takata pleads guilty in air bag scandal, agrees to pay $1B
February 28, 2017 Tom Krisher and Ed White - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT – Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. pleaded guilty to fraud Monday and agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties for concealing an air bag defect blamed for at least 16 deaths, most of them in the U.S. The…
Aviva Canada announces 15% auto insurance discount for drivers of vehicles with automatic emergency braking
November 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has announced a 15% auto insurance discount for drivers of vehicles that have automatic emergency braking (AEB). The insurer said in a press release on Monday that the “industry first” discount will be available to all Aviva‐insured drivers…
8 automakers recall over 12M vehicles for Takata air bags
May 27, 2016 Tom Krisher - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT – Eight automakers are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. Documents detailing recalls by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Ferrari and Mitsubishi were posted Friday by…