Category Archives: Automobiles

Have the Canadian Federal emmissions reduction plans started working?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Oct 8 2019 – Concerned Citizen Social misleadia post or rant? “Canada had a 0.6% rate of reduction in emissions per year under the Liberals the UN has reported well under the 3.5% promised. The US delivered 1.5% reduction while … Continue reading →

Posted in Automobiles, Canada, News and politics, Oil and Gas, Opinion, Sustainability | Tagged Canada, Climate Change, emissions reduction, government, Liberal, rapid | Leave a comment

Warning about some auto garages, dealers and quick lubes over charging for service or safety inspections – how to prevent being taken advantage or what to do if you have

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Hi-Tech Auto Service (NAPA AutoPro) on Pembina highway – Google — Oct 6 2019 – Concerned Customer Warning about some auto garages, dealers or quick lubes over charging for service, safety inspections and failing more items then needed plus how … Continue reading →

Posted in Automobiles, Canada, manitoba, News and politics | Tagged auto repairs, Canada, dealers, formal complaint, fraud, garages, hi-tech auto, manitoba, oil changes, pembina, quick lube, recycle, ripoff, safety inspections, unfair, winnipeg | Leave a comment

B.C. senior slapped with $368 distracted driving fine for cellphone in cup holder | Globalnews.ca

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

BY EMILY LAZATIN CKNW Posted October 1, 2019 Updated October 2, 2019 A very large portion of traffic enforcement is focused on targeting known and even created engineering deficiencies to maximize revenue. It comes at the cost of proper public … Continue reading →

Posted in Automobiles, Canada, Charter and Constitutional Rights, Computers and Internet, justice, law, News and politics | Tagged alleged Distracted driving, bc, Canada, charter, mobile devices, money grab, revenue, rights, safety, traffic | Leave a comment

Ford targets Tesla with its new electric-truck claim

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Ford on Tuesday released a video of an all-electric F-150 prototype truck towing 1.25 million pounds of double-decker rail cars carrying 42 Ford pickups. Source: Ford Years away but Ford is not known to promote this far ahead so is … Continue reading →

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Illinois might start charging $1,000 per year to own an electric vehicle: ‘It’s outrageous’ – Chicago Tribune

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

Nicoletta Skarlatos, of Chicago, stands May 9, 2019, with the Tesla Model S that she purchased to avoid having to pay to keep a gas tank filled. Skarlatos and other owners of electric cars may be facing a $1,000 annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Automobiles, Financial, News and politics, Oil and Gas, Science & Technology | Tagged Bolt, Chevy, electric vehicle, EV, gas tax, Illinois, Leaf, Model S, Nissan, rebate, tax, Tesla, US, Volt | Leave a comment

Family of deceased Model X owner sues over 2018 crash – Ars Technica

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

The charred remains of Walter Huang’s Tesla Model X. S. Engleman / NTSB May 1 2019 https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/05/family-sues-tesla-over-deadly-2018-autopilot-crash/

Posted in Automobiles, News and politics | Tagged auto pilot, fatal crash, lawsuit, model x, telsla | Leave a comment

Federal rebates for electric cars kick in with increased price limit – CBC

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

The Chevrolet Bolt, one of Canada’s most popular electric car, is among the vehicles eligible for federal rebates that came into effect Wed. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press) May 1 2019 – CBC Federal rebates to encourage Canadians to buy electric cars … Continue reading →

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B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

(Toby Talbot/Associated Press) British Columbia Legislation aims to phase out gas-powered vehicles The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 10, 2019 4:08 PM PT | Last Updated: April 10 The legislation would apply to new vehicles for sale or lease. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-introduces-law-to-require-cars-trucks-sold-by-2040-be-zer … Continue reading →

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MPI diverting overcharges to police again instead of refunding or reducing rates as per legislated monopoly – also being labeled as socialism

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

MPI Funding Increased Enforcement Against Distracted Driving — April 4, 2019 – CHRISD.CA plus commentary Post on Facebook Some of Comments: “Socialism at it’s best. Governments take money from the people, the more money they control, the worse it is. … Continue reading →

Posted in Automobiles, insurance, News and politics | Tagged autopac, bloated, bureaucracy, diverting, ethics, fiscal mismanagement, manitoba, misleading corruption, monopoly, mpi, mpic, overcharges, police, public insurance, rcmp, responsibility, winnipeg, WPS | Leave a comment

Should Canada charge drivers to use roads during rush hour? | Globalnews.ca

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Kevin Yaworski

March 30, 2019 7:00 am By Jane Gerster National Online Journalist — Features Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/5102673/pros-and-cons-congestion-pricing/ — Commentary I lived in London, UK for over 6 years including before and after the congestion charge implemented. Before it was added there … Continue reading →