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Uber survey: 26 per cent of Canadian drivers rate company poor for dependable earnings

A new report from Uber Technologies Inc. says its Canadian drivers and couriers don't think they receive dependable earnings.

Contentious $500M motor sports racing park near southern Alberta hamlet seeks environmental approval

Badlands Motorsports wants to create a nearly $500 million motor sports racing park with multiple race tracks, a hotel, and condominiums in an undeveloped area about four kilometres east of the hamlet. 1
Chief of Cherokee Nation asks Jeep to stop using tribe's name

The principal chief of the Cherokee Nation has asked Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its SUVs.
Volkswagen weathers pandemic with 8.8 billion euros

Volkswagen said Friday it made better than expected profit of 8.8 billion euros (C$13.5 billion) after tax in 2020 despite the pandemic. The world's No. 2 automaker said the rapid recovery of China, its largest single market, and resilient sales of luxury vehicles helped the bottom line.
Hyundai's recall of 82,000 electric cars is one of the most expensive in history

Hyundai will recall 82,000 electric cars globally to replace their batteries after 15 reports of fires involving the vehicles. Despite the relatively small number of cars involved, Hyundai's recall is one of the most expensive in history, signaling how electric car defects could create hefty costs for automakers -- at least in the near future.
Goodyear acquires Cooper in all-American tire deal

Two of the biggest remaining American tire companies are joining forces.
Edmunds compares new Escalade, Navigator and Mercedes GLS

Among luxury SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has long made no apologies about being big and brash. Now Cadillac has redesigned the Escalade for 2021 with a new look and an infusion of new technology features. Do these updates make it the best large luxury SUV you can buy?
U.S. woman blown away by 'truly generous' Canadians offering to help return car that's stranded in Toronto

An American woman whose car has been left parked in a lot near Toronto Pearson Airport for nearly a year because of border restrictions said she is blown away by the 'truly generous' Canadians who have offered to help her get it back. 1
Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Give him good cars and Christopher Bell will win races. But in his second race? With a new team? That seemed unlikely.
Why a Manitoba man is going on an epic 5,000-km snowmobile journey around the province

A Manitoba man who suffered life-altering injuries in a motorcycle crash turned his attention to snowmobiling, going on an epic 5,000-kilometre journey around the province while raising money for a rehabilitation centre he founded.
Ford recalls include about 8,800 vehicles in Canada

Ford Motor Co. says it will recall about 8,800 vehicles in Canada after the automaker lost track of some older Takata air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel.
More drivers choosing pay-as-you-drive insurance in Ontario

Many drivers in Ontario have been frustrated with the rising cost of car insurance, especially during the pandemic when many people are driving less. 1
U.K. top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling

Uber drivers in Britain are entitled to benefits like paid holidays and minimum wage, the country's top court ruled Friday, in a decision that threatens the company's business model and holds broad implications for the gig economy.

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