Automotive
CUTRIC launches research group for autonomous mass transit
The primary goal of funding, $1.1 million from partners and the feds, is to enable autonomous shuttles to serve transit-starved communities
Martinrea reports net income of $51M, says virus impacts modest so far
The autoparts manufacturer says the implications of the coronavirus on its operations aren’t fully known yet
Canadian Truck King Challenge conquers mid-size trucks
As full-size trucks are becoming bigger, many are turning to mid-size trucks
GM shows 13 electric vehicles as it tries to run with Tesla
GM executives said the new vehicles would be built using modular chassis and drive systems for manufacturing simplicity
DesRosiers says auto sales climb in February from a year earlier
Light truck sales rose about 6%, while passenger car sales fell 11%
Ontario investing $757K for laid-off workers in Oshawa
The new job training centre will provide services and supports for up to 1,700 workers from independent parts supplier companies impacted by the closure at the GM Plant in Oshawa
Ex-Google autonomous vehicle project borrows cash on its own
Investors include Canadian auto parts firm Magna International, which has manufactured vehicles under contract in the past
Armoured vehicle market to jump to US$21.97B: Allied Market Research
The boost in the market is due to militarization of law enforcement agencies and surge in demand for bulletproof vehicles, says Allied
Tax writeoffs coming for off-road electric cars, Trudeau tells miners
Trudeau was in Toronto speaking at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference
FCA to end third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant in June, affecting 1,500 workers [UPDATED]
FCA says it made the decision to match volumes with demand as production of the Dodge Grand Caravan is phased out at the end of May
