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U.S. also moves forward on right to repair
February 8, 2022 by Adam Malik

Right to repair has taken a major step forward in the United States for a trio of industries, including the automotive aftermarket. American lawmakers introduced three bills related to right to repair, one for each of the automotive, agriculture and…

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Why it’s important the U.S. moves on right to repair
February 8, 2022 by Adam Malik

With news that legislation has been introduced separately in the United States and Canada on right to repair, American automotive aftermarket leaders know the outcome of the proposed bill in their country will have ripple effects around the world. Speaking…

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Pushing for better onboard tech safety
February 4, 2022 by Adam Malik

There’s a lack of regulatory oversight into onboard vehicle technology and industry advocates want to see better guidance and consumer awareness. There are many risks around increasingly complex vehicle controls. Concerns have been raised by several advocacy groups over the…

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ASW Conversations: Labour minister talks Skilled Trades Ontario
February 3, 2022 by Adam Malik

Auto Service World – ASW Conversations: Labour minister talks Skilled Trades Ontario Just days after Ontario’s government announced the launch of a new agency for the skilled trades, the minister behind Skilled Trades Ontario all joined us for a chat.…

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Quebec tightens ZEV target date
February 3, 2022 by Adam Malik

Quebec wants only zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold in the province by 2035. The provincial government is proposing a change to the ZEV standard to that 100 per cent of auto sales in Quebec are of vehicles emitting no emissions. The…

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Ontario creates new agency to boost trades
January 27, 2022 by Adam Malik

The Ontario government has launched a new Crown agency to address the skilled trades labour shortage. Announced Jan. 25 by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, Skilled Trades Ontario is expected to improve trades training and simplify services,…

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Japan moving towards L4 autonomous
January 18, 2022 by Adam Malik

The Japanese market may soon become the next hot spot for autonomous vehicles. Japan’s National Police Agency has been given the go-ahead to create a legal framework for Level 4 self-driving cars within limited areas. L4, considered ‘high driving automation,’…

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Details on the Mercedes-Benz diesel class actions settlement
December 14, 2021 by Adam Malik

Mercedes-Benz’s American and Canadian operations have agreed to a settlement on a diesel emissions class action lawsuit. The agreement affects about 83,000 BlueTEC diesel vehicles in Canada. The proposed settlement, announced by law firm Koskie Minsky LLP, will provide cash…

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Can ‘right to disconnect’ laws actually work?
October 29, 2021 by Adam Malik

As many remote employees have discovered over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lines between work time and home life have been blurred. In what is said to be an effort to protect workers and ensure bosses can’t make…

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Quebec regulator to look at connected, autonomous vehicles
October 29, 2021 by Adam Malik

The oversight body for Quebec’s financial sector wants to better familiarize itself with connected and autonomous vehicles. The Autorité des marchés financiers, responsible for the regulation of the financial industry in Quebec, released an issues paper recently, saying that the…

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New ‘right to repair’ campaign launches
October 15, 2021 by Adam Malik

A new group has emerged to help in the fight for ‘right to repair’ in the automotive aftermarket. The CAR Coalition is made up of automotive parts companies, repair shops, associations and insurers that are “committed to preserving consumer choice…

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R2R: Microsoft moving forward for 3rd party repairs
October 12, 2021 by Adam Malik

A recent decision from Microsoft could have far-reaching implications in the fight for ‘right to repair,’ including the automotive aftermarket. According to a report from Grist, Microsoft has bowed to shareholder pressure and agreed to move forward with plans to…