'I don’t know that I’m aware of any other case in Canadian law ever,' said Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee.

Organizers say the project will begin with a two-year study to figure out whether existing lanes or shoulders could be used or new lanes need to be built, and that it is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Tesla has said repeatedly that its Autopilot system is designed only to assist drivers, who must still pay attention and be ready to intervene at all times.

Toronto’s technology industry is drawing some of the world’s biggest and brightest technological minds to the city — and many are choosing to stay.

Tranportation experts say autonomous vehicles could lead to traffic and congestion increasing by up to 30 per cent in cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

BlackBerry, the one-time smartphone leader, is now working on advanced software for autonomous vehicles.

Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek has announced that, as of Jan. 1, participants in Ontario's automated vehicle pilot program can test driverless cars on public roadways, under strict conditions.

Starting Thursday, the cars will be driven on Toronto streets and highways on manual mode and operated by a driver, while the passenger controls testing.

Self-driving technology and ride-sharing services might decrease our need for cars by 20 to 30 per cent in the next decade, says Barry Cross of Queen's University.

After more than 60 years, General Motors announced Monday it's closing its Oshawa, Ont., plant, saying the company is focusing on electric and autonomous cars. But can Canada compete in this market?