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Stellantis’ new CEO makes small changes to management, shares fall

After driverless Tesla Model Ys were spotted traversing Austin, Texas streets on Sunday morning, CEO Elon Musk posted on his social platform X that Tesla’s “robotaxi launch” would start this afternoon with rides for a flat fee of US$4.20.

Diesel prices in Nova Scotia have jumped again for an overall increase of 16 cents per litre in just seven days.

Volkswagen’s Audi could build a plant at a new location in the United States under scenarios being considered to placate the tariff conflict, Spiegel reported.

Mazda Canada Inc. says president and chief executive David Klan will retire later this year.

Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among other options, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the automaker seeks to overhaul its sprawling portfolio of 14 brands.

Tesla is expected to tiptoe into its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, as soon as Sunday with about 10 of its Model Y SUVs that will operate within strict limits.

This is the final instalment of a five-part CTV W5 series on re-vinning, a lucrative tactic by car thieves to disguise stolen cars for sale to unwitting drivers.

Bob Pulham recalls the optimism in the air when General Motors began producing electric vans in Ingersoll, Ont., in late 2022.

Honda Motor-backed Helm.ai on Thursday unveiled its camera-based system to interpret urban environments, dubbed Helm.ai Vision, and said it was in talks with other automakers to deploy its self-driving technology in mass-market vehicles.

This is the fourth in a five-part CTV W5 series on re-vinning, a lucrative tactic by car thieves to disguise stolen cars for sale to unwitting drivers.

A personal injury lawyer says it is important to accept the optional benefits that your insurance company offers when renewing your car insurance, citing multiple benefits.

Quebec’s corruption police are searching the headquarters of the province’s auto insurance board.

A W5 investigation is shedding light on how at least one corrupt employee of the agency that licenses vehicles has been helping thieves steal cars.