101 Best Ontario Automotive Startups – The Future of Transportation

August 16, 2021
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Ontario based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact
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Top Ontario Automotive Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Autoly Inc.

Autoly Inc.

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Autoly turns auto trading into a highly entertaining experience using AI to make buyer, seller and owners journey more fun & less stressful.

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TRADE X offers Dealers an interactive and fully encompassing global automotive trading platform.

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Clutch Canada

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Clutch offers high-quality certified vehicles at great prices through a fully online customer experience.

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SWTCH

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Electric vehicle charging and energy management for high-density urban settings

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Linamar

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Linamar Corporation is organized along product/process and geographic lines

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Acerta Analytics

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Acerta is a software company that delivers machine learning technology to the manufacturing and automotive industries.

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Ford Motor Company of Canada

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Ford Motor Company of Canada manufactures and sells ford automobiles.

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GBatteries

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GBatteries develops advanced fast charge technology and is backed by some of the world’s leading investors.

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The Wheel Group

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The Wheel Group is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in aftermarket automotive wheels, bumpers and accessories.

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Magna International

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Mobility tech company & auto supplier with capabilities in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, seating & complete vehicles solutions

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Alchemy

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Nanotechnology preventing critical sensor damage and blindness in autonomous vehicles

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Fiix

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Fiix sends licensed, expert mechanics to your home or office to repair your car within the same day.

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Worksport

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Worksport is a manufacturer of tonneau covers for light truck models.

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IMS – Part of Trak Global Group

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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) is a global provider of connected car solutions, services, and analytics.

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inMotive

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inMotive is a inventor company of the Ingear, an ultra-efficient multi-speed powertrain technology for a wide range of applications.

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Neo Lithium

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Neo Lithium Corp is quickly becoming the most prominent new name in lithium brine exploration by virtue of its quality team and project.

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Betterez

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Betterez is a developer of cloud-based ticket management and reservation software for passenger transportation companies.

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Roll

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Roll offers smart mobility solutions by providing dock-less electric scooter and bike share services to cities and campuses.

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DynaCERT

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Provide a reliable and effective electrolysis unit.

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Velocia

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Velocia is a loyalty platform to reward smart mobility choices that are safe, efficient and which reduce congestion in our cities.

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OTTO Motors

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OTTO Motors provides self-driving vehicles for safe and efficient material transport inside factories and warehouses.

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Burloak Technologies

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High quality additive metal manufacturing/3D printing of components using DMLS technologies

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EatSleepRIDE

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The all-in-one tracking, safety and community app for motorcycle riders.

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Reko International Group

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A diversified, technology-driven manufacturing organization.

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Canadian Tire Corp.

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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a Canadian retail company which sells a wide range of automotive, sports goods.

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Bend All Automotive

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Bend All Automotive is a supplier of Automotive Components Company.

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Kinaxis

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Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software.

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Car Scanner

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Car Scanner is a automotive company which scans car for automatic parking enforcement and car damage documentation via autonomous robot.

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PowerBand Solutions

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PowerBand Solutions is an online platform to buy and sell automotive vehicles.

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CCL Industries

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CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions.

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Lakeside Plastics

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An industry leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of custom plastic injection molded product solutions to the automotive industry.

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GoWrench Auto

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Auto Repairs and More Right to Your Door

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Memex Automation

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Delivering Innovative Shop Floor Productivity Solutions Since 1992

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Hino Motors Canada

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Hino Motors is a exclusive commercial vehicle manufacturer company.

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Hop-Drop

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Complete more pick-ups & drop-offs faster by optimizing routes, automating dispatch, collecting feedback, and tracking all activities.

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Facedrive

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Facedrive is a “people-and-planet first” ride-sharing platform, and the first to offer green transportation solutions in this space.

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Motoinsight

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Motoinsight is a leading automotive data and technology provider.

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Advanced Technology Emission Solutions (ATES)

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ATES develops a Smart Induction Catalyst(SI-CAT) technology that provides emission reducing solutions for the auto industry.

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TradeRev

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TradeRev is a mobile app that creates a simplified, transparent, real-time automotive exchange.

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RunBuggy

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RunBuggy is an open car transportation marketplace that connects car shippers and haulers in real-time.

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Ansik

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Making Automotive Servicing Safer, Quicker, And More Affordable

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Fetch Moto

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Fetch Moto the fastest and easiest way to get the best deal on your next vehicle.

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Kambio

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Kambio provides warranty-approved on-site auto preventative maintenance service that disrupts your expectations, not your schedule.

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EBlock

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EBlock is an online car auction where vehicles are bought and sold in 60 seconds.

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Drop Mobility

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Drop Mobility is smart micro-mobility filling the last gap in mobility services network.

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Dealer-FX

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Dealer-FX is a platform that provides automotive software solutions.

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Blacksumac

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Blacksumac is the creator of Piper, a security monitoring solution for residential, business and vacation properties.

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ABC Technologies

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ABC Technologies is one of the world’s leading automotive systems and components manufacturers.

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Macrae’s Blue Book

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MacRAE’s Blue Book is a directory for listing supply, distribution, and manufacturing companies.

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Samuel, Son & Co

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A leading metals and industrial products manufacturer.

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Snapsort

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Snapsort offers an online platform that enables its users to find and compare cameras by its features.

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WET Automotive Systems

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WET Automotive Systems is a manufacturer of automotive parts and accessories.

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Martinrea International

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Martinrea International is a canadian auto parts manufacturer based in Vaughan, Ontario.

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Concours Technologies

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Concours Technologies manufactures and supplies molds for automotive, heavy trucks, and consumer goods industries.

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Meet Auto

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Meet Auto is a automotive listing marketplace which offers a modern approach to purchasing new and used cars.

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Mobials

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Mobials is a customer service software company located in London.

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autoTRADER.ca

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autoTRADER is a digital business that offers its solutions and services for the automotive industry.

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Allegory Insurance

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Allegory is building the future of insurance to help good drivers to save money and prevent accidents by using AI and machine vision.

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Unhaggle

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Unhaggle is Canada’s largest live online marketplace for new cars.

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AutoServe1

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AutoServe1 provides a customer centric workflow to allow the aftermarket auto shop to communicate with their customers.

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Transport Canada

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Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs and it promotes safe, secure, and efficient transportation.

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NXG MOTORS

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NXG MOTORS is committed to make electric vehicles more mainstream, sensible and reasonable to mass market.

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Launch

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LAUNCH is to provide the most innovative, cost-effective solutions available in the automotive after market.

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FleetCarma

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FleetCarma, an award-winning clean-tech information and technology company.

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Elegant eLearning

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Elegant E-Learning Inc. is a leading online education company that develops advanced solutions for modern-day practice testing.

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X-Matik Inc.

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Bringing the power of autonomy to vehicles already on the road

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MadWhips.com

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MadWhips is an automotive social network for collecting, showcasing and discussing the worlds hottest cars captured by enthusiasts.

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Hubio

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Hubio provide integrated technologies that connect people, devices and systems within the insurance and fleet tracking sectors.

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals is a premier car and truck rental company with rental locations across Canada.

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EDealer

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EDealer is the only company that offers a comprehensive solution for car dealers online marketing efforts

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Canada Cartage

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We’re Canada’s largest provider of fleet outsourcing, serving some of the country’s best-known and most successful companies.

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Klashwerks

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Klashwerks is a developer of innovative connected technology for the Automotive Industry.

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Embross

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Embross is a leading self service technology company delivering automation solutions.

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Daymak Inc.

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Daymak develop and distributes light electric vehicles

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Passenger AI

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Passenger AI is a remote monitoring software for robotaxi operations.

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Mitchell Plastics

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Mitchell Plastics is a manufacturer that supplies automotive interior mechanisms and decorative components.

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Thermal Dynamics International

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Thermal Dynamics Corporation is committed to being the premier supplier of advanced technology heat exchangers for the automotive, truck.

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Hibar Systems

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Hibar Systems is an Ontario-based company that specializes in battery manufacturing.

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Mevotech

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Mevotech is a market leader in the design and manufacture of driveline, steering and suspension aftermarket parts.

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iNAGO

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iNAGO is the leading company providing intelligent conversational assistants with artificial intelligence and natural language.

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Stackpole International

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Stackpole International, a Canadian manufacturer of engine & transmission pumps & powder metal components for the global automotive market

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Sensor Cortek

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Creating embedded AI solutions for the vehicle of the future.

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Maglin Site Furniture

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Maglin is a leading North American manuf

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PayBySky Inc

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Service provider of in-vehicle parking meters

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Protractor Software

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Protractor works to bring leading edge technology to automotive aftermarket repair shops and tire stores.

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Allstate Canada

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Allstate Canada offers property and auto insurance services.

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Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc.

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Meridian Lightweight Technologies is an automotive company providing cast metal solutions.

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Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.

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Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc is the sole distributor of Mitsubishi brand vehicles, parts and accessories to authorised dealers.

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FIO Automotive Canada Corporation

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FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

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Toronto Transit Commission

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The Toronto Transit Commission is the quick, convenient and safe way to get around Toronto.

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AirBoss of America

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AirBoss is an integrated group of complementary businesses using compounding technology.

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Toronto Hydro

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Toronto Hydro is the largest municipal electricity distribution company in Canada, serving approximately 740,000 customers in Toronto.

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KSR International

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KSR International manufactures automotive parts and products.

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MBRP

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MBRP is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance exhaust systems for the automotive.

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Phoenix Motorcars

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Phoenix Motorcars manufactures light and medium heavy duty electric vehicles for the commercial and government markets.

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HiRide

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What is Hi-Ride? Hi-Ride is long distance carpooling app, designed for students by students.

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Belairdirect

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Belairdirect is provider of complete car and home insurance solutions for the customer directly.

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Windsor Mold

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Windsor Mold specializes in automotive manufacturing and delivery of products to tooling and plastic molding industries.

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A.P. Plasman

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A.P. Plasman is a highly integrated, full-service supplier in the plastics industry with over 900,000 square feet of plant space.

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Scotlynn Group

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Scotlynn Group is a logistics company that offers transportation and agriculture services.

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Mecka Inc.

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Mecka is a business operating system for selling auto parts everywhere.

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