Technology

Automotive supplier Magna International operates ramifications across 28 countries, everything from offices to engineering labs to full blown plants. But its heart and headquarters are located right here in Aurora, Ontario. Known for its innovations in the chassis, energy storage and ADAS fields, the company recently announced the opening of …

If you regularly check our reviews or are familiar with the infotainment systems and interfaces in Toyota and Lexus vehicles, you know that they are not among the best and most user-friendly out there. Fortunately, that’s about to change. Starting with the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra and Lexus NX , …

Back in March 2020, General Motors unveiled the fundamental basis for its next-generation electric vehicles, a technology called Ultium . What is it? Simply put, it’s a modular EV platform and high-capacity battery that can be used for all sorts of applications. Leading the way in Canada will be the …

Similar to Tesla’s Autopilot, the Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system developed by General Motors for Cadillac vehicles makes it possible for drivers to let go of the steering wheel in certain conditions. By using a combination of cameras, LiDAR devices, driver attention monitoring systems and more, cars equipped with Super …

How’s that for an innovation? Tire manufacturer Continental has developed a tire concept that can inflate itself while driving. Known as C.A.R.E. (Connected. Autonomous. Reliable. Electrified), the tire features built-in sensors that continuously evaluate data regarding tread depth, possible damage, tire temperature and tire pressure. These sensors then transmit information …

Apple CarPlay, which can be found in a growing list of new vehicles to provide a more intuitive infotainment experience for users, has just received its most important redesign since debuting in 2014. The tech giant offered a presentation yesterday at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, …

In order to prevent thousands of road accidents caused by drowsy driving, a Korean-based tech startup called ArVizon recently launched a smart 360-degree dashcam with available artificial intelligence that can detect signs of fatigue behind the wheel and immediately alert drivers. The Vezo 360's proprietary sensor technology constantly tracks the …

Just how important is Android Auto when it comes to buying a new car or truck? We know for a fact that many customers base their decision on connectivity features and technologies like the infotainment system. And a lot of them prefer to use Google’s interface than the ones offered …

Let’s forget about fully autonomous vehicles for one minute and wonder: what will car interiors look like in the near future? The fancy concepts unveiled at auto shows offer a cool glimpse, for sure, but for a more realistic view we can turn to Hyundai , which has just revealed …

Mazda has been one of the last automotive manufacturers to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their products, and it’s not because customers haven’t been asking for this feature. Some people went as far to say that wouldn’t purchase another Mazda if Apple and Android integration wasn’t available. That’s …