Mercedes-Benz and BMW are putting their self-driving vehicle partnership on hold following a “mutual and amicable agreement.” The OEMs were working on the development of Level 4 autonomous driving systems with the goal of making them available to private customers …
Many dealers have adopted online selling as a way to manage their business amid COVID-19. A new study commissioned by the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) and Roadster discovered that their quick transition to online sales could have long-lasting benefits. …
Electrify Canada plans to open nine DC fast-charging stations in B.C. by the end of 2020, along the Trans-Canada Highway and Highways 97 and 99. It will help drivers access popular tourist attractions such as Nicola Valley, Banff National Park, …
Nissan will reportedly reduce shifts at its three assembly plants in Japan due to lower demand. That means plants in Kyushu in Southern Japan, along with Oppama, Kanagawa prefecture, and Tochigi prefecture. “Nissan’s latest production cuts come as global automakers …
The Detroit Three marked Juneteenth by observing 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence, along with other company-wide efforts to shed light on and advance the causes of social and racial justice and equality. Juneteenth is a day commemorating the …
A transmission issue has forced the recall of 13,569 Jeep Cherokees in Canada by FCA. The issue could lead to a loss in power when in motion, or it could cause the vehicle to move when stationary. “A review of …
Approximately 30,0000 salaried employees at Ford will have the option to work full-time from home, from the office, or create a balanced schedule of the two until at least New Year’s Eve. “The workplace you left is not the workplace …
Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) could allow Canadians to reap approximately $10,000 in “social benefits”, according to a study conducted by the Ontario Public Health Association. The study focuses on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). “‘Social benefits’ …
AB Volvo plans to cut approximately 4,100 white-collar jobs from its workforce during the second half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The corona epidemic and the global measures taken to fight it has led to a market situation …
SUVs may be contributing to a higher pedestrian fatality rate, according to research published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The study indicates that pedestrian deaths increased between 2009 and 2018 in the U.S., as SUVs were becoming …
Tesla signed a three-year pricing deal with Panasonic as the two plan to work together to develop new batteries for the electric vehicle maker. The agreement is related to the production and supply of lithium-ion battery cells at the Gigafactory …
Manufacturing sales in Canada dropped a record-breaking 28.5% in April, according to Reuters. The information was pulled from Statistics Canada and the news comes as a result of the impact of the novel coronavirus. The figures are expected to improve …
