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CTV News
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Toyota doubles down on hybrid technology in Ontario-produced SUVs
Toyota Canada transitions away from gas-only models to hybrid and plug-in hybrid models of RAV4. Toyota Canada transitions away from gas-only models to hybrid and plug-in hybrid models of RAV4. With record sales of hybrid SUVs, Toyota Canada moves away from gas-only models The largest automotive manufacturer in Southwestern Ontario will no longer produce gas-only models. Toyota Canada has confirmed that its next-generation RAV4 – built in Woodstock and Cambridge – will only be available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. An industry insider is not surprised. 'No, no, this was the plan. The hybrids are selling like hotcakes, and it is an easy little add-on for the consumer,' said Brendan Sweeney of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. Toyota Canada reported record sales of the current RAV4 Hybrid, with 4,470 sold in March. That compares to 4,331 gas models purchased. 052725 - Toyota Canada 2026 RAV4 vehicles. (Source: Toyota Canada) Sweeney believes the end of the gas-only model will not dampen production or employment levels. 'The hybrid is a nice thing because it has more stuff in it. So, they might actually need a few more people, not many more, but maybe more. But at worst, employment probably stays pretty steady at Toyota over the medium term,' he said. Toyota employs over 8,000 people at its two assembly plants. Meanwhile, Sweeney is confident the impact of U.S. tariffs on its Canadian-made vehicles will be 'sorted out' by the fall. That would be good news, as nearly 90 per cent of Ontario-built RAV4s are shipped south of the border. 'I think there are deals to be had,' he said, adding there is a solid future ahead for the Canadian automotive industry. 'It's just going to look a little different than it did, you know, in the heyday and in the 1990s.' To make his point, Sweeney notes the decline in Canadian production by the traditional Big Three automakers. 'At the moment, if we look into the 2030s, the future of the Canadian automotive industry largely hinges on Toyota, Honda, and Volkswagen.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popmenu joins Oracle Cloud Marketplace to boost restaurant sales
Restaurant technology provider Popmenu has announced the availability of its digital marketing and online ordering solutions on Oracle Cloud Marketplace. The integration allows Popmenu to leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and sync with Oracle Simphony point of sale (POS) systems, offering enhanced efficiency and an improved experience for both restaurant operators and guests. With Popmenu's solutions now accessible through this platform, restaurant operators can benefit from streamlined operations. Online orders placed via Popmenu will flow directly into the Simphony POS, reducing manual uploads and the risk of human error. Menu updates in the POS will automatically reflect on Popmenu and OpenTable, simplifying menu management. The collaboration between Popmenu and Oracle Simphony POS extends beyond order processing. It provides a one-stop, user-friendly online ordering system and consolidates dine-in and online order reports within the POS. Popmenu's research indicates that 69% of consumers engage with takeout, delivery, or dine-in services at least once a week. Oracle customers can utilise Popmenu's interactive menus, custom websites, AI-driven marketing and AI phone answering services to attract both new and returning customers. OCI is designed to enhance application performance while ensuring security and cost-efficiency. It is the only hyperscaler capable of delivering more than 150 AI and cloud services not just in the public cloud, but also at the edge, in data centres and across clouds. Popmenu CEO and Co-founder Brendan Sweeney stated: "Restaurant operators want to remove friction in their ordering process that can hinder productivity and sales. Popmenu's ordering solutions do just that, making sure online ordering is efficient, accurate and easy for both guests and staff. "We're also excited to help more Oracle customers boost their digital presence and overall order volume through Popmenu's marketing platform. By joining Oracle Cloud Marketplace, we are underscoring our commitment to the Oracle community and making it easy for customers to benefit from our solutions. Tapping into the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will help Popmenu and our customers to deliver on business needs." "Popmenu joins Oracle Cloud Marketplace to boost restaurant sales" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popmenu's Digital Marketing Suite Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Popmenu's Availability on Oracle Cloud Marketplace Provides Easy Online Ordering and Greater Sales Opportunities for Restaurants ATLANTA, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Popmenu, a leading provider of restaurant technology and Oracle partner, today announced that its digital marketing and online ordering solutions are available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrate with Oracle Simphony POS. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners. The integration of Popmenu's online ordering solutions with Oracle Simphony POS enables: Greater efficiency, fewer errors: Online orders for pickup, delivery, and catering that are placed on Popmenu's platform flow directly into the Simphony POS. This helps eliminate manual uploads and reduces risk of human error. Synchronized menu updates: Any menu changes made in the Simphony POS appear on Popmenu and OpenTable. Operators can also adjust which menu items show up online with simple toggles. Better experience for guests and staff: Online ordering is one stop and easy to use. Easy reporting: All dine-in and online order reports live within the Simphony POS. Through Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Oracle customers can also take advantage of Popmenu's interactive menus, custom-built websites, AI-powered marketing, and AI phone answering to drive new and repeat business. According to Popmenu's research, 69% of consumers order takeout or delivery or dine at restaurants at least once a week.* Attracting more guests and providing a smooth ordering experience are top-of-mind for restaurant operators who have to compete more aggressively in a tough market. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications and services that offer unique solutions. OCI is a cloud designed to run any application faster, and more securely, for less. OCI can help address a variety of data privacy, sovereign AI, and low latency requirements as it is the only hyperscaler capable of delivering 150+ AI and cloud services at the edge, in a customer's datacenter, across clouds, or in the public cloud. Oracle's distributed cloud delivers the benefits of the cloud with greater control and flexibility while also providing the consistent performance, SLAs, and global pricing for which OCI has become known. "Restaurant operators want to remove friction in their ordering process that can hinder productivity and sales. Popmenu's ordering solutions do just that, making sure online ordering is efficient, accurate, and easy for both guests and staff," said Brendan Sweeney, CEO and Co-founder of Popmenu. "We're also excited to help more Oracle customers boost their digital presence and overall order volume through Popmenu's marketing platform. By joining Oracle Cloud Marketplace, we are underscoring our commitment to the Oracle community and making it easy for customers to benefit from our solutions. Tapping into the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will help Popmenu and our customers to deliver on business needs." *Popmenu's nationwide survey of 1,000 US consumers in November 2024. About Popmenu As a leader in restaurant technology, Popmenu is on a mission to make profitable growth easy for all restaurants. Digital marketing, online ordering, and on-premise technologies headline a powerful product suite infused with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and deep data on guest preferences. The company consolidates tools needed to engage guests, serving as a digital control center for more than 10,000 independent restaurants and hospitality groups in the US, UK, and Canada. For more information, visit About Oracle's Partner Program Oracle's partner program helps Oracle and its partners drive joint customer success and business momentum. The newly enhanced program provides partners with choice and flexibility, offering several program pathways and a robust range of foundational benefits spanning training and enablement, go-to-market collaboration, technical accelerators, and success support. To learn more, visit Trademark Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing. Media Contact:Jennifer GraszVP of View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Popmenu Inc.
