Apple Pay reportedly coming to Canada on Nov 17 through American Express

Apple Pay, which is Apple's secure and convenient mobile payments platform is finally expected to be coming to Canada tomorrow November 17 through American Express. Apple launched Apple Pay last year in the US and the service currently has Visa, MasterCard and American Express plus hundreds of banks, credit unions and retailers as partners. 

Using secure Touch ID feature on iPhones (5S, 6 and 6S models) or Apple Watch and pre-authorized access to specific services like debit or credit cards, Apple Pay enables quick and safe transactions in store or even when shopping online. While neither Apple nor Amex have confirmed that Apple Pay is being launched, representatives of American Express have hinted at a date. For iPhone users in Canada, this could hopefully usher in the first of many Apple Pay revelations heading into the busy holiday shopping period.

Source: iPhone in Canada via AppleInsider

Hyundai's 2016 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid to deliver 43 kilometres of EV range

Hyundai's Sonata Plug-In hybrid will apparently manage 43 kilometres of EV range and 40 mpg in hybrid operation mode. This brings a total range of 600 miles or 965 kilometres to this mid-size sedan. The Sonata will have a fuel-injected 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine.

What's more, the 9.8-kWh lithium-polymer battery pack needs three hours to top up when connected to a 240V charger and under nine hours when plugged into a 120V outlet. This is the 7th generation of one of Hyundai's most recognized product lines which first rolled out of the factory in 1985. Plug-in hybrids can be charged via mains sockets or special charging stations yet can also use the gas engine either independently or in hybrid mode for the best performance.

260,000 Kia Souls recalled for possible steering failure

Kia announced that it is recalling 256,459 examples of the 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV produced between Jan. 18, 2014, and Sept. 30, 2015 for possible steering failure issues. Upon recall, the adhesive that secures the steering pinion gear and the steering gear assembly can potentially separate, and if this happens drivers lose control. Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the pinion plug if necessary. They'll also install a set bolt to further reinforce things. The campaign will begin Dec. 22. 

No incidents or accidents connected to this steering failure have been reported. 

Source: Autoblog

VW shares plummet after Dieselgate scandal spreads to gas engines

VW Logo by Oliver Dead via FlickrIt seems we've not heard the last of Volkswagen's global Dieselgate scandal which since September has revelealed 11 million vehicles cheated emissions tests using a 'defeat device' placed there for the sole purpose of gaming exhaust emissions tests. The result is that VW vehicles could be polluting the air up to multiple times the regulated amount. The company’s ordinary shares slid 9.7 per cent Wednesday to 100.80 euros in morning trading in Europe.

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