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General Motors will expand its engineering and software work in Canada to support the development of automotive systems and technologies to be used in connected vehicles.

The expansion of engineering base will lead to the creation of approximately 1,000 positions over the next few years.

GM Canada’s work will focus in the areas of autonomous vehicle software and controls development, active safety and vehicle dynamics technology, infotainment and connected vehicle technology, which are necessary for the development of connected, autonomous and shared vehicles and mobility systems.

As the Oshawa Tech Centre will operate beyond its maximum capacity, GM plans to open a new Automotive Software Development Centre soon in Markham Ontario.

GM executive vice president, global product development, purchasing and supply chain Mark Reuss stated: "We selected Canada for this expansion because of its clear capacity for innovation, proven talent and strong ecosystem of great universities, startups and innovative suppliers.

"With this expansion, GM Canada will play an important role in our evolution toward vehicles that are connected, autonomous, shared and electric."

"With this expansion, GM Canada will play an important role in our evolution toward vehicles that are connected, autonomous, shared and electric."

General Motors Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle said: "A dynamic new innovation cluster is emerging here to support some of the most exciting work in our global industry. We look forward to working with Canada’s leaders and innovation partners to place Canada at the forefront of the key transportation technologies that are changing our world for the better. "

Furthermore, GM will invest $10m in its Kapuskasing Cold Weather testing facility.

GM Canada opened its 2908 Communitech Innovation Lab in Waterloo, Ontario, earlier this year to focus on incubating urban mobility and connected vehicle innovations.

Image: General Motors to expand engineering and software work in Canada to support development of connected vehicles. Photo: Courtesy of General Motors.