Ford eyes first-year sales of 100,000 vehicles with hands-free driving system
Ford has announced that it expects to sell 100,000 cars and trucks equipped with the company’s new hands-free driving system in the first full year of availability. While the system...powered by social2s
Waymo strikes self-driving delivery deal with Daimler Trucks
Waymo is partnering with Daimler Trucks to power big-rig lorries, as Alphabet’s driverless technology unit moves its technology beyond carrying passengers to hauling freight. John...powered by social2s
Dashcams for fleets
Protection from insurance claims is a major reason fleets install dashboard cameras (dashcams). According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) insurance fraud, including staged...powered by social2s
Canadian Black Book 2021 Residual Value Outlook
By: Brian Murphy - Vice President of Research & Analytics at CBB The years 2017-2018 were great big years for the Canadian auto industry, the first and second largest years ever...powered by social2s
Toyota Takes Home IIHS Safety Awards
The new small SUV’s Toyota Venza and Toyota RAV4 Prime qualify for 2020 Top Safety Pick Awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with specific...powered by social2s
Ford Fleet Virtual Series
A new virtual event series for Ford fleet customers, Ford Fleet Live, will allow customers to check out the newest Ford commercial vehicles, discover trends, get tools to improve their...powered by social2s
Cruise seeks approval for self-driving car without a pedal or steering wheel
General Motor’s autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise is seeking regulatory approval in the United States to deploy a limited number of Cruise Origin vehicles without steering wheels or...powered by social2s
Ford unveils new AV for 2022
Ford plans to launch its self-driving commercial business in 2022 with vehicles based on the Ford Escape Hybrid crossover the company announced recently. The vehicles are the...powered by social2s
Fleet Complete partners with Ford Data Services in Canada
On the heels of the launch in the U.S. in March, Fleet Complete® is quickly expanding its integration with Ford Data Services to Canada. This integration brings a more feature-rich and...powered by social2s
Nissan making Safety Shield 360 standard on 11 Canadian models
To help drivers avoid crashes, Nissan will offer Safety Shield 360, a suite of six active safety technologies, as standard equipment on 11 models beginning in 2021. “Offering these...powered by social2s
FCA to Invest $1.5B to Build Electrified Vehicles in Ontario
FCA Canada has confirmed that its Unifor-represented workforce has ratified a new three-year agreement that builds on the Company’s commitment to grow its Canadian manufacturing...powered by social2s
Unifor reaches tentative deal with FCA
Unifor has reached a tentative agreement for 9,000 workers at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Canada, a deal the union says could see the automaker invest $1.5 billion and add 2,000...powered by social2s
Off Grid Energy & BMW Group UK partnership for EV battery second use
Off Grid Energy Ltd announces a new partnership with BMW Group UK to create a sustainable, second-life solution for BMW and MINI electric vehicle (EV) batteries. BMW Group UK will...powered by social2s
MB Newmarket joins Zanchin Automotive Group
Mercedes-Benz Newmarket has now officially joined the expanding dealership family of Zanchin Automotive Group. Under its new ownership, the dealership will be led by the dynamic former...powered by social2s
Nissan to Exit NA Commercial Van Market
Nissan has confirmed it will end North American production of its commercial vans at the end of 2021. Both full-size NV van production in Mississippi and compact NV200 production in...powered by social2s
BMW leads the way
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly a central element of the digital transformation process at BMW, the auto manufacturer is working on setting out a code...powered by social2s
Hino reveals Project Z
Hino Motors has unveiled Project Z, the company’s development path to zero-emissions commercial vehicles. In a live virtual event broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, Hino introduced a...powered by social2s
Amazon unveils its new e-van built by Rivian
Amazon has revealed its first all-electric delivery van built by EV startup company, Rivian. Amazon plans to have 10,000 vans on the road making deliveries as early as 2022 with a...powered by social2s
GMC’s “Unreal” EV Hummer
Video game Fortnite creator Epic Games is partnering with General Motors to use its Unreal Engine game development platform to build in-car software in which Epic is calling its...powered by social2s
Daimler to cut costs and take Mercedes more upmarket
Daimler has announced plans to cut fixed costs, capex and R&D spending at Mercedes-Benz by more than 20% by 2025 as part of a strategy overhaul to take the brand further...powered by social2s
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