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U.S. Feds open probe into Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them

U.S. federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla’s new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules, a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles.

N.B. regulator to review complaints about noise and odours near potato chips factory

A group of residents who live near a potato chip factory in a New Brunswick town are moving forward with their case against the company.

U.S. labour relations board sees setback in Starbucks anti-unionization case

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Starbucks illegally threatened employees with reprisals for trying to unionize.

Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it’s time to change

Volkswagen said it plans to phase out production over 2031-34 at four plants, saying that it could not foresee cost-competitive production of new models.

Shein seeks fast-fashion deals to spur growth

Now it has clinched a stock market listing after years of false starts, Shein is working to convince investors that it is more than a fast fashion fad.

Nearly 4,000 pairs of safety boots sold in Canada are being recalled. Here’s why

Thousands of pairs of safety boots from a major global brand are being recalled due to the risk of an electric shock.

Japanese motor-maker Nidec says it found hundreds of cases of quality control misconduct

Nidec, which employs more than 100,000 people, makes motors of various sizes, used in a range of applications, including pumps, air conditioners and robotics, as well as sensors and electronic devices.

OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring

A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website this spring and transformed it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to new research published Friday and two people familiar with the matter.

Lululemon shares dive as challenges keep investors at bay ahead of new CEO’s tenure

Shares of Lululemon Athletica fell about 18 per cent in premarket trading on Friday after the sportswear maker cut its full-year forecast for a second time, underscoring the string of challenges that await incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill.

Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade

German car giant Volkswagen said that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, the biggest-ever restructuring in the global auto industry.

TD Bank COO departing after less than one year in the job in latest executive shakeup

TD Bank Group’s chief operating officer, Taylan Turan, is leaving the Toronto-based lender after less than one year in the job.

This online ticket seller has been fined by the Ford government

Ontario has issued what could be its first fine against a ticket reselling platform under the province’s anti-scalping law, which continues to get tested as resellers look to unload tickets to upcoming events such as the Toronto International Film Festival.

Ski-Doo maker BRP predicts $425M tariff hit over next two years, despite rising sales

Even as they up its financial forecast, executives at BRP Inc. say they expect tariffs will cost the Ski-Doo maker $425 million over two years, despite a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at offsetting the trade war toll.

Air Canada targets global growth with new routes, while U.S. travel demand still sags

Air Canada is embarking on a major expansion of its overseas network, announcing seven new routes in Europe and Asia.

Lululemon cuts outlook as Q2 profit, revenues drop

Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its second-quarter profit and revenues dropped from last year and the company is cutting its full-year guidance.