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Uber to open engineering hub in Toronto
September 14, 2018 by Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press

Uber Technologies Inc. is building a roadmap to become more than a ride-hailing app and it’s chief executive is indicating Toronto will figure into that transition. Dara Khosrowshahi hinted at global plans for bus and train services, the expansion of…

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Fiat Chrysler pumps more money into autonomous testing
September 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

More than $30 million is being invested by Fiat Chrysler to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan. The facility has a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature…

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Report shows significant cost savings of EVs
September 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canadians can save a whack of dough by buying an electric vehicle, according to a new study – upwards of 77 per cent when compared to the costs of operating and maintaining a gas-powered vehicle. The 2 Degrees Institute compared…

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Webinar to discuss advanced technology and apprenticeships
September 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) will host an “Apprentice Perspective” webinar about The Impact of Digital Technologies, Automation, and Technological Change. The live event at 1 p.m. EDT on Sept. 24 will feature findings from the latest Apprentices in Canada…

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Toyota to continue collaboration with Uber
September 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

The possibility of autonomous ridesharing is getting a continued boost as Uber and Toyota are expanding their collaboration. An announcement from Toyota said, “technology from each company will be integrated into purpose-built Toyota vehicles to be deployed on Uber’s ride-sharing…

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Aisin, Denso team up on electrification
September 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

Recognizing the need to meet demands of consumers and automakers, two companies are forming a partnership to boost electrification offerings. Suppliers Aisin and Denso announced that they are forming a joint venture to develop and sell electrification driving modules. “The…

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Ontario association abandons CASIS, NATA
September 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

In the ongoing ‘Right to Repair’ battle, AARO says it will hitch its wagon to American-based NASTF.

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Chevron Knowledge Centre: Everything’s about to change! … or is it?
August 29, 2018 by Allan Janssen

In the final installment in this exclusive new series, James Carter says as transportation transforms, the evolving aftermarket will remain a viable and vital part of the industry.

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GREYING OUT: How the future of transportation could change everything!
August 29, 2018 by James Carter

The final part in an exclusive series of future-tech articles.

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Tesla wins rebate program dispute against province
August 28, 2018 by Adam Malik

An Ontario court has ruled in favour of the Canadian arm of Tesla Inc. in its petition that it had been treated unfairly in the provincial government’s cancellation of an electric vehicle rebate program. Ontario Superior Court judge Frederick L.…

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Testing finds flaws with car electronic car safety systems
August 24, 2018 by Tom Krisher, The Associated Press

Cars and trucks with electronic driver assist systems may not see stopped vehicles and could even steer you into a crash if you’re not paying attention, an insurance industry group warns. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a paper…

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Chevron Knowledge Centre: COMING CHANGES TO YOUR BUSINESS
August 23, 2018 by Allan Janssen

In the sixth part of an exclusive new series, James Carter discusses the coming technologies that will change the way your shop operates.