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News and analysis regarding adoption and deployment of autonomous transportation in Canada including self-driving cars and other self-driving vehicle technology along with pilots for autonomous shuttles, driverless cars and self-driving trucks.

Gatik truck outfitted with Goodyear tires

Goodyear, Gatik team up to put “smart” tires on autonomous fleet vehicles

Gatik is testing Goodyear’s tire intelligence technology on its autonomous trucks for Loblaw to understand better how it may help autonomous fleets run more efficiently and safely

Autonomous Vehicles Canada, EV Tires & Wheels, Gatik

Mehanaz Yakub
January 25, 2023
3 minute read

Loblaw deploys Gatik’s fully driverless trucks on Toronto-area streets

The Level 4 autonomous service, which began in August after Ministry of Transportation approval and a rigorous third-party audit, is deployed on five routes between Loblaw’s retail stores and a micro-fulfilment centre

Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Delivery vehicles

Brian Banks
October 5, 2022
6 minute read

Magna breaks into AI with autonomous pizza delivery robot in Detroit

Canada’s largest Tier 1 parts maker and vehicle assembly company is making a big bet on autonomous delivery robots

Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Delivery vehicles

Mehanaz Yakub
October 4, 2022
4 minute read

How connected vehicles and smart traffic infrastructure offer a roadmap to make cities safer

The potential of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) — or V2X (Vehicle-to-everything) technology — to enable safer, smarter transportation in Canada is immense. Experts in our recent webinar weigh in on the promise and pitfalls

Autocrypt, Automotive Cybersecurity, Autonomous vehicle readiness, Webinars

Mehanaz Yakub
September 9, 2022
5 minute read

Deloitte Canada report challenges auto sector to address growing cybersecurity risk from connected vehicles

With cybersecurity incidents involving connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicles on the rise, a Deloitte Canada report outlines the risks and lays out a strategy showing industry stakeholders how they can meet their responsibilities to ensure a safe mobility ecosystem

Automotive Cybersecurity, Autonomous Vehicles Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
August 17, 2022
4 minute read

Concept image of vehicle from birds eye view with styled text and features

Automated driver assistance failures in AAA tests highlight need for standards and more driver awareness

Despite widespread deployment of advanced driver assistance systems is current vehicles, new test results from the American Automobile Association reveal weak spots in the technology in both ICE and EVs that could have dangerous consequences

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
May 27, 2022
6 minute read

stylized dashboard analyzing surrounding area from inside vehicle

BlackBerry and Magna expand their advanced driver assistance technology partnership

The announcement builds on a four-year relationship between the two Canadian companies and reflects growing demand for autonomous tech

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada

Josh Kozelj
May 18, 2022
3 minute read

What autonomous shuttle setbacks in Whitby and Toronto tell us about safety and insurance issues for AVs in Canada

Who is at fault in an autonomous vehicle accident? Are autonomous driving features safe? Is your self-driving car insured? In the wake of a high-profile accident and autonomous shuttle cancellations in Whitby and Toronto, we asked industry experts for their takeaways and to reflect on our future AV landscape

Autonomous Shuttles, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Pilots, Autonomous Vehicles Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
February 18, 2022
6 minute read

image comparison of data rendering and image of a street with car parks along it

AI self-driving startup Waabi creates made-in-Toronto autonomous vehicle driving school

Dubbed Waabi World, the simulated driving school for autonomous vehicles is the first offering from the high-profile startup founded by Canadian AI star Raquel Urtasun. It aims to help engineers develop the brains of self-driving software while removing the on-road risk

Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Ontario

Emma Jarratt
February 9, 2022
4 minute read

Elon Musk tells Twitter user Tesla self-driving features coming to Canada

Tesla is releasing its Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada, says CEO Elon Musk, marking the first time the software could be expanded to a region outside of the U.S.

Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Tesla Canada

Mehanaz Yakub
January 19, 2022
3 minute read