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January 5, 2024 by Adam Malik Car buying trends by province Image credit: Depositphotos.com Several regions across Canada saw changes in behaviour when it came to the vehicles consumers wanted. AutoTrader put together a province-by-province review of how car shoppers’ behaviours have changed...

January 4, 2024 by Adam Malik The vehicles Canadians preferred in 2023 2023 F-150 Rattler Despite economic uncertainties and record-high vehicle prices, recent data show optimistic consumer sentiment when shopping for a new vehicle. AutoTrader recently released insights into Canadian vehicle...

Hyundai Auto Canada’s Stance on the Revised Zero-emission Vehicle Regulations 29 December 2023 Shirley Brown Hyundai Auto Canada supports the objectives outlined in the Canadian federal government’s revisions to its light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales regulations. Hyundai Auto Canada...

January 10, 2024 by Adam Malik EV World: Today’s EV customers Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do Darryl...

regular gasoline here is $1.09.9/litre today ;)

September 15, 2023 by Adam Malik Some ICE cars cheaper to run than EVs: Report Image credit: Depositphotos.com A recent report throws into question the belief that all electric vehicles are cheaper to gas up than internal combustion engine ones. The Anderson Economic Group found that cheaper...

New Canadian drivers.... I'll just leave this here ;)

AMEN, brother... the worst

December 22, 2023 by Adam Malik Details and reaction for Canada’s EV update Image credit: Depositphotos.com The federal government laid out its plan to remove gas-powered vehicles from the vehicle fleet in Canada but some are raising red flags about the path to get there, including those in...

December 14, 2023 by Adam Malik Where the safety concerns are for large pickups Test results found that four large pickups offer strong side protection but raise concerns around backseat protection for passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test gave good...

December 12, 2023 by Adam Malik Gas station challenges as EVs grow Photo by Harrison & Hunter Agency Partners As more Canadians choose an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, gas stations may face some significant challenges, according to an industry observer. S&P Global Mobility’s...

December 13, 2023 by Adam Malik Drivers continue to rack up road travel Image credit: Depositphotos.com Despite concerns, gasoline consumption in Canada has not only shown resilience but is now peaking past pre-pandemic levels. How much people drive is a key variable for the automotive...

Tesla is recalling every vehicle made to modify the self drive alert warning function. Will affect almost 2 million vehicles in North America

December 8, 2023 by Adam Malik How AVs and EVs will work together Image credit: Depositphotos.com In the middle of the last decade, autonomous vehicles were all the rage. All many experts could talk about was how the technology was roaring to the forefront and that we’d essentially be driven...

December 8, 2023 by Adam Malik Why the vehicle buying process has improved Image credit: Depositphotos.com Customers are having an improved experience when going through the vehicle buying process. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study reported growing new-vehicle...

December 1, 2023 by Adam Malik Financial concerns have some debating winter tires Image credit: Depositphotos.com A survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that financial pressures are causing some drivers to have doubts about investing in winter tires. About one in three...

December 1, 2023 by Adam Malik EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada Image credit: Depositphotos.com Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit...

December 6, 2023 by Adam Malik Study shows how Gen Z likes to work For a group that is less team-focused, what strengths can you extract? Image credit: Depositphotos.com A new study from a recruitment firm shows that young people aren’t as welcoming of a team environment. The results found...

November 30, 2023 by Adam Malik How much new vehicle prices soared Image credit: Depositphotos.com Prices paid for new vehicles in Canada have continued to jump so far in 2023. Data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show that the average transaction price for a new light truck or...

November 24, 2023 by Adam Malik Carmakers tap brakes on EVs Image credit: Depositphotos.com Economic concerns and high costs are pushing some automakers to take their feet off the pedal when it comes to electric vehicles. Two domestic OEs — Ford and General Motors — along with Tesla are...