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New ModelsMeet Toyota’s Latest Green Car
As we all know, Toyota is renowned for its “green” cars that feature the company’s sophisticated and highly efficient hybrid powertrain. However, there’s a spot in the lineup for sportier vehicles with an increased focus on performance, from the all-new Toyota Supra to the the smaller 86 coupe. Heck, even …
ElectricIt’s Official: GM Will Have its Electric Pickup, Too
Despite its refusal to partner with EV start-up Rivian, which recently got a $500 million investment from Ford to develop a new electric pickup, General Motors is looking ahead. And the automaker’s future will include a battery-electric truck, CEO Mary Barry has confirmed. She didn’t provide much information, however. We …
ElectricTesla Model 3 Adds Lower-Priced Trim to Qualify for Federal Rebate
By setting a maximum MSRP of $45,000 for electric vehicles eligible to receive the new $5,000 rebate ($55,000 MSRP for those with seven seats or more), the Canadian government let down a number of Tesla customers. That’s because all of the brand’s vehicles are too expensive, even the entry-level Model …
BuzzGet Your Driver’s Licence… in a Lamborghini Aventador!
Driving schools typically choose entry-level compact cars such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla for good reason. They’re safe, easy to figure out and extremely driver-friendly. But most importantly, they’re not ultra-powerful, outrageously expensive machines that would scare the hell out of student drivers and potentially crash at some …
NewsR.I.P. smart: No More Fortwo in North America
In a shocking turn of event, Daimler has confirmed that the smart brand will exit the North American market following the 2019 model year. This comes only a month after the German automaker signed a 50-50 joint partnership with China’s Geely to keep the world’s most famous city car alive, …
NewsFour-cylinder Toyota Supra Receives Certification
Have you already made plans to buy a copy of the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra when it goes on sale in Canada this summer? Maybe your initial excitement was dampened by the fact it carries a base MSRP of $64,990, which is pretty expensive for any Toyota, even one that …
NewsLexus NX to be Manufactured in Canada Starting in 2022
Toyota has just made a very important announcement that will be celebrated by many in the Canadian auto industry: Beginning in 2022, the Japanese automaker’s Cambridge, Ontario assembly plants will manufacture the Lexus NX and NX Hybrid luxury compact crossovers to be sold across North America. They will join the …
NewsMitsubishi Looking for “Right-fit” Pickup to Return to North America
While full-size pickups continue to rule light-vehicle sales in Canada and the United States, the midsize segment is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance led by hot new models like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator . Ram may resurrect the Dakota, too. What about foreign makes? The Toyota Tacoma still …
NewsNo More RWD for Mercedes-AMG Cars?
Mercedes-Benz, which recently announced that all AMG cars will be available with a plug-in hybrid option in the future, has been pondering another important move with its high-performance brand: Should rear-wheel drive be abandoned? “Customers have given us the answer, and most want four-wheel drive,” AMG boss Tobias Moers told …
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