A California appeals court has ruled that an injunction issued against Uber and Lyft remains appropriate. The injunction was issued in August and indicates that the companies must start classifying their drivers as employees in the state. It stems from …
Thatcham Research has reacted to a U.K. government proposal to allow hands- and eyes-off driving as of 2021 with automated lane-keeping systems. According to Thatcham’s director of research, Matthew Avery, the government’s plan threatens road safety. “Proper automation is what …
An agreement that took two years to negotiate has led to Peru getting financing for sustainable development projects, and Switzerland getting to count the resulting emissions cuts against its national targets, according to Climate Home News. The two nations consider …
Nearly all the provinces in Canada recorded new light vehicle sales increases in September — with the exception of Ontario, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). September is noteworthy for these increases for two reasons: sales increases/decreases have varied across …
WeCleanCOVID19 has teamed up with SATA Canada, a manufacturer of spray guns and PPE, and BioSafe Systems to create a fast and efficient sanitization system to help dealerships and other businesses amid a second wave of COVID-19. The news comes …
As the automotive industry continues to adjust to the new normal of COVID-19, a new pop-up store in Ontario operated by Pfaff Automotive Partners is now open for business. On October 23, Pfaff opened the first Porsche NOW pop-up store …
Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book have rolled out new monthly best deal lists for car shoppers amid COVID-19. The lists highlight new types of deals to meet consumers’ specific needs and interests and help alleviate consumer uncertainty while shopping/purchasing vehicles …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index reached an all-time high in September with 109 points — up 1.6 points from August, demonstrating a “dramatic” rebound of used car values that started when COVID-19 lockdown measures were eased. “The surge …
Software company Hireology, which offers an all-in-one hiring and talent management platform, recently introduced a mobile app that allows employers to review applications wherever they are. “Instead of requiring you to set aside time daily to review applications while sitting …
Mobials is on the list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking number 104 in the country and number three in London, Ont., on Canadian Business’ 32nd annual Growth List, according to a company news release. The list ranks Canadian businesses on …
Exro Technologies, a developer of power electronics for electric motors and powertrains, announced on October 20 the launch of a newly-established Calgary Innovation Center. The new facility will focus on delivering commercial products, allowing for in-house design, testing, and assembly …
Retail sales in the United States have accelerated in September, but as federal government money runs out and businesses continue to lay off workers the recovery is likely to be impacted. “Although sales growth is strong, it will slow through …
