Tighter Living: Average auto insurance premium in Ontario grows by 12 percent in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Insurance research firm, Rates.ca has released its list of cities that pay the highest auto insurance premiums in Ontario, with the average estimated premium growing by 12 percent in 2023, compared to 2021. This is the largest increase recorded by the Insuramap survey, with the average estimated premium sitting at $1,744, compared to […]
EV/AV Report: GM triples autopilot network coverage, as research indicates potential $48B yearly in Canadian EV battery industry
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors triples its the covered areas in its autonomous vehicle network, Google Maps announces greater electric vehicle support and the director of a crown corporation announces the possibility of developing a local industry valued at $48 billion a year. This is the latest in electric and automotive vehicles. Tripled Cruise General […]
Chevy’s Reindeer: Convoy of Silverados delivers $160K in gifts to Durham Children’s Aid Foundation
Oshawa, Ontario — The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) near Toronto was treated to a procession of presents just in time for the holidays, courtesy of General Motors Canada and its dealers. Packed full of toys and gifts for kids in the Durham region, the load carried by a convoy of Oshawa-built Chevrolet Silverado pickups […]
History From Home: Canadian Automotive Museum offering monthly online lectures
Oshawa, Ontario — As Ontario finds itself amidst another provincial stay-at-home order, the Canadian Automotive Museum is offering live lectures and glimpses into Canada’s automotive history through its ‘Third Thursday Talks’ series, delivering informative lectures on some of the facility’s newest exhibits. The series kicked off last December with a Delorean-focused episode, hosted by DeLorean […]
EV/AV Report: February 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla continues to show its dominance in the EV market, Gatik unveiled its first run of electric autonomous box trucks and GM’s Advanced Technology Track is officially open for business in Oshawa, Ontario. Market Dominance Ten EVs roll up to a traffic light; eight […]
GM announces massive expansion to connected, autonomous research in Canada
Oshawa, Ontario — June 10, 2016 — General Motors was joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne at GM’s Oshawa Tech Center to announce a major expansion of its engineering and software work in Canada. The focus of the expansion is on supporting the development of innovative new automotive systems and […]
GM Canada to play ‘leading role’ in development of autonomous vehicles
Oshawa, Ontario — December 1, 2015 — GM Canada will play a “leading role” in the development of autonomous vehicles, according to remarks made by Steve Carlise, GM Canada’s President and Managing Director. Carlisle made the statement at the Economic Club in Ottawa, confirming that the company’s Canadian Engineering Centre in Oshawa has been awarded […]
