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Robot Overlords: General Motors considers incorporating ChatGPT into future vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — Following its push to develop cars that can tow themselves away, General Motors (GM) continues its mission to make smarter vehicles by considering installing the ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) into certain future vehicles. According to an article first published by tech news website, Pocket Lint, GM is currently developing an AI assistant […]

Tesla Tints: Ultra Red paint now available on Tesla Model S, X for US$3,000

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla drivers looking for a little more middle ground in red paint options can get excited about the newly launched “Ultra Red” paint shade from the EV automaker, now available on Model S and X vehicles. According to Tesla brand observers, this new shade is expected to replace the Red Multi-coat option […]

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Dealer Dilemma: High EV volumes lead to first CSI drop in 28 years, J.D. Power says

Toronto, Ontario — If your dealership shop is repairing EVs, you had better make sure you know what you’re doing, as a new report from J.D. Power has found a correlation between the recent influx of battery-powered vehicles and the first year-over-year CSI index decline in 28 years. The automotive advocacy organization reported Thursday that […]

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EV Exclusivity: Most Canadian Ford dealers now certified to sell EVs, following tense negotiation period

Toronto, Ontario — It appears that most Canadian Ford dealers have finally gotten on board with the OEM’s Model e electric vehicle certification, following several months of negotiations surrounding this pricy piece of accreditation. Ford Canada says that 80 percent of its 440 Canadian dealers have now signed up for the certification, which has been […]

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Market Response: Tesla cuts Model X prices for second time this year

Toronto, Ontario — As of Sunday, prices have been slashed on Tesla’s Model X crossover vehicle by $7,000–the second time Tesla has reduced prices in Canada this year. According to Bloomberg, the all-wheel drive Model X now begins at $135,990 while the Model X Plaid begins at $149,990. Similar cuts were made in the United […]

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Domestic Debut: Project Arrow premieres at Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario – The Project Arrow has made its first public debut in Canada, taking the spotlight at the Canadian International Auto Show’s Electric City showcase. First unveiled at CES 2023 in January, the vehicle was designed and built as an individualized but functional show piece, demonstrating the capabilities of domestic manufacturing and design rather […]

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Future Commitment: Post-2030 Rolls-Royce vehicles will be electric-only, CEO says

Toronto, Ontario – All Roll-Royce vehicles after 2030 will be built as all-electric vehicles (EVs), according to a recent statement by the company’s CEO. In an interview with British news outlet Autocar, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce, says that “by the end of 2030, there will be no more V12. Series 2 cars will be […]

Employee Aftercare: Volkswagen builds electric vehicle themed escape room to ease job obsolescence anxieties

Wolfsburg, Germany — Worried about workplace obsolescence in the electric vehicle (EV) era, while the world goes through a barrage of colourfully named crises? Volkswagen AG believes the solution is an EV themed escape room—for the first problem, anyway. According to a company press release, Volkswagen’s eMotionRoom is an in-house escape room where teams of […]

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Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles?

Loading… The post Stand Up Speak Out: Do we have enough learning material for electric vehicles? appeared first on Collision Repair Magazine.

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High Tech Task Force: New CIECA EV committee chaired by Rivian, Lucid, ARA execs, open to industry

Toronto, Ontario — Chaired by top executives from industry leaders like Rivian, Lucid Motors and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), those who choose to join CIECA’s new electric vehicle and battery committee will surely be in good company, as the organization devises its path forward for the emerging field. With its first meeting scheduled for […]

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Extinguished: Ford pauses Lightning F-150 production following battery fire

Detroit, Michigan — Ford has halted production on Lightning F-150 electric pickup trucks after a unit caught fire in a company holding lot earlier this month. The OEM is reportedly holding both production and shipping of Lightning units while it investigates the issue. Sales are still open, and no action has been taken on units […]

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EV/AV Report: Battery options, communal chargers and public outreach

Toronto, Ontario — Ford announces a massive investment into a Michigan-based

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