VW introduces Over-the-Air Updates for all ID. models
As part of the goal to become a software-oriented mobility provider, Volkswagen has announced that effective immediately, all ID. models will receive regular software updates via...Vehicle Service Market Declines as Effects of Pandemic Shift Customer Behaviour, J.D. Power Finds
After more than a year of pandemic-related lockdowns and lifestyle disruptions, the shift in driving and vehicle ownership habits in Canada has had a significant effect on the...GM, Telus Partner for Canadian Customers
GM Canada and TELUS are working together to connect GM’s next-generation vehicles to TELUS’ 5G network. This represents the first time GM has selected a domestic communications company...GM Cuts NA Production
Citing ongoing semiconductor chip shortages, General Motors has announced it will be cutting production at eight North American assembly plants in September. An industry wide chip...Uconnect 5 Comes to 2022 Ram Lineup for Truck and Fleet Owners
New for the 2022 model year, Ram is launching its Uconnect 5 system. The updated system delivers faster operating speeds, new content and improved customization for Ram pickups and Ram...Rivian’s Shocking IPO
Rivian Automotive’s CEO, RJ Scaringe has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) with a potential valuation of $80 billion(USD). To justify that valuation Rivian...The Trouble with Tesla’s
Another Tesla 3 involving the company’s Autopilot took place recently. In this case the vehicle struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser, missing the officer, who had exited the patrol...Robotaxi Reveal
Hyundai Motor Group and Motional , a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, have revealed the Ioniq 5 robotaxi. The vehicle is based on Hyundai’s electric Ioniq 5 which debuted...Aug/Sept 2021 Back Page
As Canada continues to endure various restrictions, protocols and limitations as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing is becoming abundantly clear. Canadians, it seems, are...Five mobility trends to watch
Electrification The federal government's recently updated mandate that all passenger vehicles sold in Canada must be zero-emission vehicles by 2030 is going to change the landscape...Fleet challenges with electric vehicles (EVs) adoption
The Government of Canada has accelerated its zero-emission target for all new passenger trucks and light-duty cars and sales to 2035 – five years ahead of its previous 2040 target...XL Fleet Electrifies Ram HD Pickups
Vehicle electrification company XL Fleet has announced it is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. It is the company’s first...Canadian Black Book Appointment
Canadian Black Book is pleased to announce the promotion of Yolanda Biswah to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager. In this role, Biswah will be responsible for the...Total Recall
General Motors has expanded the scope of its Chevrolet Bolt recall due to the risk of fire from the high voltage battery pack and expects to take a hit of $1 billion to do so. In...Buckle Up Baby
General Motors is considering expanding it Buckle to Drive feature, used when a vehicle is in Teen Driver mode, to be added to more products, while expanding across the entire GM...Lightning Production Target Doubled
With preliminary reservations exceeding 100,000, Ford has announced plans to double its F-150 Lightning electric pickup production. A final decision on production won’t be made until...Donlen Appointment
Leanne Gasiorowski joins the Donlen Canadian sales team. Leanne will be assuming the role of Business Development Manager, helping to position Donlen as a partner of choice in the...2022 Ram Promaster Fit for Fleet
Ram Commercial today introduced the 2022 Ram ProMaster. The most advanced Ram ProMaster ever is a hardworking Class 2 full-size van designed for businesses, construction jobsites and...New Explorer ST-Line Series
Ford is expanding the Explorer ST lineup with the new Explorer ST-Line series giving customers more options, with a performance-inspired style without maximum Explorer ST...Page 10 of 45