November 2011

Research conducted by the Government of Quebec in the two years since winter tire use became mandatory in that province has proven conclusively what tire makers have long known: driving on winter tires saves lives and reduces serious injuries. The 2011 study, which compared Quebec road accident statistics before and after winter tire use became [...]

CARSTAR Automotive Canada has launched the Unhappen My Accident iPhone app . According to the company, the app is a convenient and innovative solution to ensure Canadian drivers are equipped with all the information, tips and tools they need in the event of a collision. The free app is now available for download from the [...]

CarMD.com‘s popular consumer automotive product, CarMD Vehicle Health System, is now available for purchase in Canada. “After substantial demand from the Canadian market, we are pleased to finally make the CarMD product and information available to drivers throughout Canada,” said Art Jacobsen, vice president of CarMD, in a statement. “CarMD is committed to offering our [...]

Nine out of 10 Canadians feel no safer on the roads today than they did five years ago, according to a poll conducted for the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). The poll finds that 45 per cent of Canadians feel less safe when they get behind the wheel than they did five years ago, while another [...]

As parts of the country prepare for their first big blasts of winter, insurance provider Aviva Canada is reminding drivers to exercise caution on the roadways. Aviva Canada’s annual statistics show a 49 per cent increase in customer auto claims between December and February in comparison to the rest of year. Slippery roads, white-out conditions [...]