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Uber's new electric bikes hit roadblocks in Montreal

Montreal is the first Canadian city to introduce Uber JUMP, a fleet of pedal-assisted electric bikes that can be locked at any bike rack across the city. But just weeks after the ridesharing program launched, users have already been accused of thwarting the rules of the road. 1

Volvo sets sales record despite slumping global market

Volvo Cars defied a slowing global auto market to set a record for sales in the first half of the year, although U.S. trade war tariffs and falling prices squeezed profits.
Renault chief confident partnership with Nissan on track

Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard has expressed confidence that the French automaker's alliance with Nissan remains on track following the appointment of a new board at the Japanese firm in the wake of the scandal involving Carlos Ghosn, who chaired both companies.
Ontario writes off $445M in old Chrysler debt from bailout

Ontario has written off $445 million as uncollectable debt from Chrysler, following the 2009 automaker bailout.
Nissan's oldest model gets the company's latest autonomous tech

Nissan has unveiled its newest and smartest Skyline yet featuring "hands-off driving" technology.
Phony Ferraris, 'Shamborghinis' seized at Brazil factory

Brazilian police say they've shut down a clandestine factory that was producing fake Ferraris and sham Lamborghinis.
Aussie kids take stolen car on 1,000-kilometre road trip

Four children aged 10 to 14 packed fishing rods in a parent's SUV, left a farewell note then drove more than 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) down the Australian east coast before they were stopped by police. 1
Used luxury or fully-loaded new car? Edmunds weighs both

The luxury vehicle of your dreams might now be something you can afford, thanks to a record high number of lease returns hitting the used-car market. This trend has widened the price difference between a new vehicle and a 3-year-old used one, according to Edmunds transaction data.
Death of British YouTuber raises fears over e-scooter safety

The death of a British YouTuber in an electric scooter accident has raised concerns about the safety of the increasingly popular vehicles.
The new mid-engine Corvette hits the starting blocks this week

Chevrolet is promising its most extreme version and will unveil its 8th-generation Corvette later this week in California.
Automotive manufacturers join forces to develop self-driving electric cars

German titans BMW and Daimler officialized their deal this week. The two manufacturers are teaming up to develop a host of technologies that should help make cars that can handle highway driving and parking functions autonomously a reality by 2024.
This supersonic car aims to break the 1,228-km/h land speed record

The creators of the 'Bloodhound,' a British supersonic car, hope it can shatter the current land speed record of 1,228 kilometres per hour. First it has to pass a crucial test in South Africa. 1

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From aging drivers to self-driving cars, an in-depth look at the problems facing Canadian roads

Canadian roads are poised to undergo a massive shift in the years to come, thanks to technological advances and an aging population. In this special series, CTVNews.ca takes a deeper look at the future of Canadian driving.

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