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November 23, 2023 by Adam Malik More Canadians going for BEVs, PHEVs Battery electrics hit new high in registrations, propelling ZEVs to record numbers Image credit: Depositphotos.com The movement to zero-emission vehicles continues to grow. One in eight new vehicle registrations in Canada in...

November 16, 2023 by Adam Malik The top stolen vehicles of the year 2020 Honda CR-V Touring Auto thefts reached new highs in 2022 with Ontario and Quebec hit hardest. A new report examines what vehicles thieves are setting their sights on. The 2020 Honda CR-V maintained its spot at the top...

This thread is the best read of the day... :)

November 7, 2023 by Adam Malik The car with the highest price jump Photo by Ford The Ford Mustang GT has seen the biggest price jump over the last decade, whether or not you account for inflation. In 2013, the Mustang could be had for just over $31,000, according to analysis from Rerev...

November 7, 2023 by Adam Malik Canada bans lead wheel weights Image credit: Depositphotos.com Lead wheel weights can’t be manufactured or imported into Canada as of February 3, 2024. The Automotive Retailers Association of Ontario put out a bullet last week advising of the new regulations...

November 15, 2023 by Adam Malik New vehicle sales hits one year of growth Image credit: Depositphotos.com It’s now been 12 straight months of year-over-year growth for new vehicle sales in Canada. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the last time that proclamation could be made...

November 8, 2023 by Adam Malik Why the used price decline may be short lived Image credit: Depositphotos.com After seeing some relief in 20203, a new report is warning that declines in used prices could be a short-lived experience as labour disruptions impacted the auto sector south of the...

SO THEY JUST SAID ON THE RADIO, LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA AND NAKISKA BOTH OPENED TODAY... SNOW MAKING ALSO HELPED, THEY DID CONTINUE TO SAY, BUT VERY GOOD SNOW DUMPS WAS THE MAIN REASON OF EARLY SEASON OPENING

October 31, 2023 by Adam Malik Ontario EV battery parts plant getting $1B from feds, province Image credit: Depositphotos.com An eastern Ontario electric vehicle battery component plant is getting nearly $1 billion in funding from the federal and Ontario governments. The Umicore facility in...

October 24, 2023 by Adam Malik Why there’s concern about minivan safety Image credit: Depositphotos.com Minivans are getting marginal and poor ratings in crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The group specifically looked at rear-seat safety. None of the four minivans...

Is this place still in Valemount?

October 5, 2023 by Adam Malik Hyundai, Kia issue recalls over fire risk More than 600,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a problem with the anti-lock braking system that can start a fire. More than three million are being recalled in the U.S. for the same issue...

September 29, 2023 by Adam Malik How car prices avoided jumping in the U.S. Image credit: Depositphotos.com New vehicle prices were mostly flat overall year-over-year as increases and cuts balanced each other out. Kelley Blue Book noted that the average transaction price for a new vehicle in...

September 29, 2023 by Adam Malik The rocky path forward for EV sales Image credit: Depositphotos.com A recent report is warning that there are signs of trouble with electric vehicle sales in the United States. While acknowledging that EV numbers are and will continue to increase on the road...

JUST BOUGHT A TICKET :)

September 28, 2023 by Adam Malik Auto insurers pledge to take on auto theft Image credit: Depositphotos.com As the auto theft situation shows no signs of relief, the group representing auto insurers announced its members are taking steps to better protect consumers and their vehicles. At the...

September 21, 2023 by Adam Malik How EVs are impacting gas stations Report offers a look at how electrification is impacting operators Petro Canada fast charge EV charging station in Rocky View County, Alberta. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The growth in annual electric and plug-in hybrid...

September 22, 2023 by Adam Malik Tesla supplier makes huge charging claim Image credit: Depositphotos.com Chinese battery giant CATL, which is a major supplier of Tesla, is saying it has developed a new battery to solve limitations around charging and range. Dubbed Shenxing — or god-like...

September 22, 2023 by Adam Malik Why Canada will be the hybrid hot spot A Toyota Camry hybrid on display at the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto Few countries have weather like Canada so it stands to reason why Canadians would prefer to go with hybrid electric vehicles more...

September 20, 2023 by Adam Malik Safety blitz finds problems with EV chargers Image credit: Depositphotos.com The Electrical Safety Authority is placing a watchful eye on electric vehicle charging installations. A safety blitz of charging installations found more than 400 incidents of...