Car Safety
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Canada playing wait-and-see as U.S. battles to recall 57M airbag inflatorsThe issue is over airbag inflators from U.S.-based company ARC Automotive, which has resulted in seven incidents in the U.S. since 2009 and one death in Canada.CanadaSep 7, 2023
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Tesla under investigation in U.S. for fatal crash, steering wheels falling offThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is probing a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into a parked firetruck.U.S. NewsMar 8, 2023
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Tesla recalling 363K ‘Full Self Driving’ vehicles in the U.S. due collision risksTesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its ``Full Self-Driving'' system to fix problems with the way it behaves around intersections and following posted speed limits.U.S. NewsFeb 16, 2023
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OPP issue carbon monoxide safety reminders following death of Bayham womanOPP have issued a warning about carbon monoxide and 'the dangers of sitting inside a running vehicle' following a fatal incident earlier this week.CanadaFeb 17, 2021
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Winnipeg police share safety tips to prevent carjackingWinnipeg police say with warmer weather comes an increase in carjackings and they've released some tips to help drivers avoid becoming a target.CrimeMay 24, 2020
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18-year-old driver arrested after Montreal car race leaves pedestrian injuredPolice found the 50-year-old male victim lying on the ground when the arrived on the scene. He was not seriously injured but was still taken to hospital.CrimeJan 3, 2020
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1 child a year dies on average in Canada from being stuck in a hot car: studyThe majority of the deaths researchers studied involved incidents where a caregiver forgot to drop a child off at daycare.CanadaAug 4, 2019
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Car checkup top priority before long road trip: automotive expertWhen it comes to your car, peace of mind is something most travelers want, especially when taking a road trip on unfamiliar highways.CanadaMay 27, 2019
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Brazen car break-in during broad daylight caught on video in downtown MontrealA Montreal man caught a brazen car break-in during broad daylight Wednesday.CanadaJun 27, 2018
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Kingston, Belleville, Prince Edward County make CAA eastern region’s list of worst roadsThe top 10 list is determined by people who filled out the online survey earlier this year.TrafficJun 5, 2018
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