The Ultimate Guide to Cartech
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Cartech.
What to know about Cartech
Cartech encompasses the rapidly evolving intersection of automotive innovation and technology, spotlighting advancements such as autonomous vehicles, electric trucks, connected car systems, and enhanced in-car user experiences. This field explores transformative ideas from fully electric waste collection trucks to AI-powered vehicle safety and infotainment systems.
By delving into Cartech stories, readers gain insights into the technological shifts shaping the future of transportation—covering breakthroughs in autonomous driving, electrification of fleets, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity, cybersecurity challenges, and the integration of AI and IoT in vehicles. These developments reflect how automotive technology not only redefines mobility but also impacts sustainability, urban infrastructure, and user engagement on the road.
Canadian Cartech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital
Ottawa hopes the move will draw private investment and speed access to wafer fabrication for Canadian firms in AI, quantum and defence.
Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars
Fewer Canadian startups attracted funding as late-stage deals swelled, with one USD $750 million Waabi round driving the quarter's total.
Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.
Canada & Japan unveil new partnership: AI, energy, cyber
Canada and Japan launch a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific pact spanning defence, clean energy, critical minerals, trade and advanced technology.
NextStar opens Canada's first large-scale battery plant
NextStar opens a vast Windsor battery plant, Canada's first large-scale facility, anchoring jobs and EV supply chains in Ontario.
Gearing up for CES on the tech PR side
CES poses PR challenges with its post-holiday timing, but strategic media engagement and pre-event briefings can boost long-term tech exposure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Cartech
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment
Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Cartech News
AutoTrader's Storefront grows OEM adoption in first year
AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.
Alberta's high-speed TransPod secures materials partner
Alberta's TransPod high-speed rail project, backed by Algoma and Supreme Steel, aims to create 140,000 jobs and boost the economy by CAD $19.2bn.
Loblaw & Gatik expand GTA autonomous truck partnership
The two companies expand their partnership to deploy 50 autonomous trucks across Toronto by 2026, revolutionising local grocery distribution with AI technology.
Canada invests CAD $28.7M in AI training for energy jobs
Canada commits to train 5,000 energy workers in AI skills and boost computing resources for AI research, advancing clean energy jobs.
British Columbia secures CAD $22.7M boost for EV charging
British Columbia will receive USD $22.7 million in federal funds to install over 480 EV chargers, boosting infrastructure across key locations in the province.
Moment Energy secures CAD $4.9M to scale battery storage
Moment Energy has secured CAD $4.9 million to expand production of battery storage systems made from repurposed EV batteries in British Columbia.
Uno Platform secures CAD $3.5M to boost developer tools
Montreal's Uno Platform raises CAD $3.5M from Canadian investors to enhance developer tools and boost cross-platform .NET app productivity.
JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network
JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.
Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.
Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech
Europe’s battery makers could gain local supply for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries a year as Vulcan starts work in Frankfurt.
QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report
Its research aims to show developers why deterministic software is becoming crucial as AI robots move into shared, safety-critical spaces.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
More chips in connected and electric cars are set to lift demand for vehicle control systems to USD $15.1 billion by 2033.
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.