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Ontario government will stop issuing new blue licence plates amid readability issue

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will stop issuing blue licence plates amid readability concerns, but says a non-disclosure agreement with the manufacturer will prevent the government from providing the reasons behind the defect. 2

VW agrees to $912 million payments for Germans who sued

German auto giant Volkswagen agreed Friday to pay 830 million euros (US$912 million) in damages to hundreds of thousands of customers whose diesel cars were outfitted with software to manipulate emissions readings.
Geneva auto show cancelled as Switzerland bans large events

The Geneva auto show was cancelled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all public and private events involving more than 1,000 people in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus. 31
FCA announces date for end of third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant

After many extensions, CTV News has learned the third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant will officially be winding down.
Japan sends vice justice minister to Lebanon on Ghosn case

A Japanese vice minister for justice is heading to Lebanon for talks on the case of former Nissan Motor Co. executive Carlos Ghosn, who fled for his home country late last year while out on bail awaiting trial.
If you drive an expensive car you're probably a jerk, scientists say

A new study has found that drivers of flashy vehicles are less likely to stop and allow pedestrians to cross the road -- with the likelihood they'll slow down decreasing by three per cent for every extra US$1,000 that their vehicle is worth.
Car-sharing firm leaves Canada with valuable data in changing market: expert

The car-sharing company formerly known as Car2Go is closing up shop in North America on Saturday, taking with it valuable data for automakers looking to the future, says one expert.
These vehicles are Consumer Reports top auto picks for 2020

If you’re looking for a brand new car this year the highly respected annual car reliability survey from Consumer Reports has been released. 1
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot, distracted driver caused fatal crash

Tesla's partially automated driving system steered an electric SUV into a concrete barrier on a Silicon Valley freeway because it was operating under conditions it couldn't handle and because the driver likely was distracted by playing a game on his smartphone, the National Transportation Safety Board has found.
Moody's downgrades auto sales forecast on virus fears

Ratings agency Moody's is lowering its forecast for global auto sales because of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Panasonic scraps solar panels partnership with Tesla

Panasonic is pulling out of its partnership with Tesla to produce solar panels at a factory in New York state.
Peugeot maker sees record profit, but virus clouds horizon

Despite record profits last year, Peugeot maker PSA Group said Wednesday it lost 700 million euros ($760 million) in China -- and that was before the new virus hit a key manufacturing centre.
Border officials say 'no issues' in reading new Ontario plates

The Canadian Border Services Agency says that it has not experienced any issues with the reading of the Ontario government’s new licence plates. 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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