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NewsThe 2025 Tesla Model Y Goes on Sale in North America
The new Tesla Model Y (codenamed Juniper) will soon be delivered to North American buyers. Orders are open on the carmaker’s website, stating that the first deliveries will take place in March 2025. Compared to the outgoing model, the new Y features a completely redesigned front-end, with new headlights linked …
NewsStellantis Confirms New Midsize Pickup, Next-Gen Dodge Durango
Stellantis this week committed to reopen the Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant and build a new midsize pickup starting in 2027, the United Auto Workers (UAW) confirmed in a press release on Wednesday. The plan, which was initially announced in November 2023 then walked back last summer, is good to go.
ElectricTesla Raises Prices Again, Steeper Hikes to Follow on Feb. 1
A number of automakers have stepped up to offset the sudden loss of the $5,000 subsidy from the Canadian government’s iZEV program. Hyundai, Volkswagen, Nissan , Ford and General Motors are all offering a similar rebate for eligible customers until January 31, 2025. Hopefully, the auto industry will adjust by …
ElectricElectrifying New 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is Brand’s Quickest Car Ever
Cadillac ’s first high-performance electric vehicle, proudly sporting the brand’s “V” badge, is now set to join the lineup. Initially announced last fall, the all-new 2026 Lyriq-V officially debuts today and will enter production within the next few weeks ahead of a mid-2025 launch. Producing 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft …
NewsThis 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I Was Just Sold for $10 Million
While the late, modern-day Ford GT is an exceptional sports car that sells for huge prices at live auctions and online, any car collector out there will tell you the original GT40 is one of the most sought-after pieces on the planet. The latest example comes from Mecum Auctions, which …
NewsTrump vs. Canada: Some Fact-Checking About Car Sales and Production
The bulk of the U.S. trade deficit with Canada is owing to energy. Otherwise, the scales tip into America’s favour. Still, new U.S. president Donald Trump is maintaining his desire to slap 25-percent tariffs on products imported from Canada, possibly starting February 1. And it’s not looking good for the …
NewsJeep Avenger Eyed by Brand’s New Boss in North America
High prices are a real problem right now for Jeep , which ended 2024 with its sixth consecutive year of declining sales. Bob Broderdorf, who took over last September as head of the brand in North America, recently admitted that the company went “too far” with Wagoneer pricing. Looking for …
ElectricThis Key Feature Will Boost Your EV’s Range in Winter, Study Shows
With temperatures dropping to extremely cold levels in many parts of Canada and the U.S. this week, a new study provides updated data on electric vehicle performance in winter, more specifically battery range loss. It comes from Recurrent, the same company from the Pacific Northwest that we reported about a …
NewsV8 Issues Leading to Probe on Nearly 900,000 GM SUVs, Trucks in U.S.
Full-size SUVs and pickups from General Motors are facing additional scrutiny in the U.S. where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just launched a preliminary investigation of nearly 900,000 units equipped with the 6.2-litre L87 V8. Affected models include the 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra , as …

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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2025
New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …
Previews2025 Ford Maverick: Five Models, Which One Should You Choose?
The Ford Maverick has received an extensive mid-cycle update for 2025 including revised looks, a bunch of new technologies and a highly anticipated powertrain combo: the Maverick Hybrid (191 hp) can finally be paired with all-wheel drive. According to Ford, fuel consumption in city driving increases from 5.6 L/100 km …
First Drives2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA: We Drove on the Moon
The Defender is the best-selling member of the JLR family, and the one that has been steadily gaining in popularity for the past five years—a rare occurrence in the auto industry, where models normally lose ground as they age. Why? Because Land Rover has successfully created a distinctive-looking and uniquely …
Test Drives2025 Subaru Forester: Continuity Through Change
Subaru ’s iconic Forester is all-new for 2025. Well, sort of. Changes to the exterior are relatively conservative, with slimmer headlights and a larger front grille as the most obvious evolution. Designers took a careful approach in the rear, too, slightly shrinking the taillights while revising the bumper. By favouring …
Test Drives2025 Buick Encore GX: Affordable Elegance
Buick has two small crossovers in its lineup, namely the Encore GX and Envista , but each one caters to a different crowd. While similar in size, the former is a bit taller but has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. Unlike the latter, it offers an AWD option. Pricing …
Test Drives2025 Volvo EX90: Promise Kept, But At What Cost?
When originally introduced in November of 2022, Volvo's three-row electric SUV promised to encompass the brand's key pillars of safety, design and technology in a luxurious EV package. The EX90 was even hailed as a revolutionary new flagship that would set the tone for future models from the Swedish automaker.
First Drives2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: Loads of Tech, a Few Compromises
In 2022, Kia took a shot at introducing something new to the dying minivan segment where customers were (and still are) fleeing towards three-row SUVs. The gamble seems to have paid off, because for the 2025 model year, the Korean brand has significantly revamped its Carnival minivan, with not only …
Top 10Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024
Following a boost of nearly 12 percent in 2023 (the largest annual increase since 1997), new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada rose 8.2 percent in 2024 to 1.86 million units, according to Automotive News Data Center. Declining interest rates are helping make up for prices that keep getting higher and …
Test Drives2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Overshadowed by the Equinox EV
Launched in May of last year, the all-new Equinox EV (not to be confused with the model you see here) has enjoyed tremendous success so far, particularly in Quebec. It only took six months to surpass sales of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and even match the Tesla Model Y ’s …

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