Descartes Acquires Pinpoint
Descartes Systems Group has acquired fleet tracking provider PinPoint. The acquisition makes PinPoint’s customers members of the Global Logistics Network, facilitating improved...powered by social2s
AutoX's Autonomous Grocery Delivery
Self-driving start-up AutoX has launched a grocery delivery and mobile store service in San Jose, California. The service is available to customers in geo-fenced areas throughout San...powered by social2s
Roll out of Nissan's EV in China
Nissan’s first electric car, the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission made for China has begun rolling off the production line. Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.,...powered by social2s
Cannabis Road-Side Test Approved
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has approved the new roadside test to check for the presence of marijuana and other drugs. The Draeger DrugTest 5000, produced by a company based...powered by social2s
Toyota Invests in Uber for Autonomous Vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp will invest $500 million in Uber Technologies Inc to jointly work on the development of autonomous vehicles. The deal strengthens an existing relationship and...powered by social2s
Ford F-250 XLH Hybrid
California has approved the Ford F-250 hybrid by XL, a hybrid truck outfitter for legal sale in the state. With this certification, XL has obtained the right to sell the Ford F-250...powered by social2s
Autonomoose on the Loose
Researchers at the University of Waterloo reached the milestone of logging their 100th kilometre on public roads in a self-driving car. The achievement is a culmination of two years...powered by social2s
Ontario Freezing Driver Fees
The Ontario Government is freezing scheduled driver fee increases for September 1st, 2018. Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Transportation John Yakabuski announced the change on...powered by social2s
Rust Control Treatments Work: Research
After examining the rust patterns on hundreds of Ontario vehicles, researchers at the University of Windsor's engineering faculty concluded that untreated vehicles had 6.8 times more...powered by social2s
EV Chargers added on Vancouver Island
BC Hydro has added seven new electric vehicle fast-chargers on Vancouver Island. They will allow electric vehicle drivers to travel between Ucluelet, Campbell River and Sidney without...powered by social2s
Uber Eats Appetite for Growth
Uber Eats is officially launching in 30 new cities and towns across Canada. The announcement marks the largest single-day Uber Eats launch nationally, and is part of the...powered by social2s
The 2019 Subaru Forester Recognizes its Driver's Face
The 2019 Subaru Forester is sporting a biometric safety feature as part of its DriverFocus Safety system. Based on facial biometrics, the system monitors the driver for signs of...powered by social2s
Autonomous Vehicle Acceptance Declining
According to the 2018 Cox Automotive Evolution of Mobility Study, 84 percent of people want to have the option to drive themselves even in a self-driving vehicle, compared to 16...powered by social2s
Fleet Alliance Forms to Protect Vehicle Data
The Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access (GAVDA) was formed in August to advocate for owner rights to control vehicle data. The alliance includes members from Enterprise Holdings,...powered by social2s
Quebec to Compensate Taxi Drivers
Taxi drivers in Quebecwill be receiving cheques in the coming weeks from the provincial government for financial losses due to ride sharing services like Uber. Drivers will be...powered by social2s
Mitsubishi Takes Over EV Discovery Centre
Mitsubishi Motors welcomed guests to their two day event at the EV Discovery Center in Toronto on August 17th and 18th. The grassroots campaign was intended to educate Canadians on...powered by social2s
NextGear Capital Canada's School Supply Drive
NextGear Capital Canada (NGC), along with parent company Cox Automotive Canada launched its Ready…Set…School! campaign this summer in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Peel....powered by social2s
Wheel's Canada 60th Celebration
In conjunction with Wheels Canada 60th Anniversary celebrations, a client appreciation event was held in Burlington, ON. Wheels Canada clients and staff came together for an evening of...powered by social2s
Cox Automotive creates Mobility Solutions Group
Cox Automotive has just announced that it is forming a new business division: Mobility Solutions Group. The new division will focus on mobility-as-a-service and will house solution...powered by social2s
CARSTAR Fights Cystic Fibrosis
CARSTAR franchise partners, vendors and insurance leaders from the U.S and Canada came together at the North American conference and raised $230,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care...powered by social2s
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