Car Safety

• Canada playing wait-and-see as U.S. battles to recall 57M airbag inflators

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• Tesla under investigation in U.S. for fatal crash, steering wheels falling off

  The 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. News

  Mar 8, 2023
  
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• Tesla recalling 363K ‘Full Self Driving’ vehicles in the U.S. due collision risks

  Tesla 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. News

  Feb 16, 2023
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• OPP issue carbon monoxide safety reminders following death of Bayham woman

  OPP have issued a warning about carbon monoxide and 'the dangers of sitting inside a running vehicle' following a fatal incident earlier this week.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
• Winnipeg police share safety tips to prevent carjacking

  Winnipeg police say with warmer weather comes an increase in carjackings and they've released some tips to help drivers avoid becoming a target.

  Crime

  May 24, 2020
• 18-year-old driver arrested after Montreal car race leaves pedestrian injured

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2020
• 1 child a year dies on average in Canada from being stuck in a hot car: study

  The majority of the deaths researchers studied involved incidents where a caregiver forgot to drop a child off at daycare.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2019
• Car checkup top priority before long road trip: automotive expert

  When it comes to your car, peace of mind is something most travelers want, especially when taking a road trip on unfamiliar highways. 

  Canada

  May 27, 2019
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• Brazen car break-in during broad daylight caught on video in downtown Montreal

  A Montreal man caught a brazen car break-in during broad daylight Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2018
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• Kingston, Belleville, Prince Edward County make CAA eastern region’s list of worst roads

  The top 10 list is determined by people who filled out the online survey earlier this year.

  Traffic

  Jun 5, 2018