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Ford Promises 5 Affordable New Models, Unveils Custom Goalie Mask

Ford executives on hand at the NADA Show in Las Vegas this week told dealers that five affordable new vehicles priced below $40,000 USD will join the portfolio by the end of the decade. These models will be based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform, starting with a midsize …February 6, 2026

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Stellantis No Longer Has Stake in Ontario Battery Plant

Stellantis has just sold to LG Energy Solution the 49% stake it held in their joint venture NextStar Energy, which owns and operates a new battery plant in Windsor, Ontario. NextStar Energy was created in 2022 to build the first large-scale battery production factory in Canada. It began manufacturing battery …February 6, 2026

Toyota Names New CEO, Hikes Profit Forecasts

Toyota has named a new CEO to accelerate decision-making, the Japanese auto giant said Friday as it hiked its profit and sales forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of U.S. tariffs. Current finance chief Kenta Kon will take over from chief executive Koji Sato on April 1 …February 6, 2026

Several Upgrades Coming to 2027 Audi A6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron

Hot on the heels of the 2026 A5 and Q5 , Audi is bringing similar changes and upgrades to the A6 e-tron et Q6 e-tron for the 2027 model year. For these two midsize electric vehicles, an all-new design language for the three displays of the Audi Digital Stage debuts …February 5, 2026

These Are the Incentive-Eligible EV and PHEV Models Under $50,000

February 5, 2026

Ottawa Ends ZEV Sales Targets, Brings Back Incentives

The Canadian government of Mark Carney today confirmed the end of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales targets set under the previous administration along with the return of incentives for customers. It will also implement more stringent regulations to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These moves are part of Canada's new automotive …February 5, 2026

Hyundai, Kia to Fix Displays That Go Blank While Driving

Several Hyundai and Kia models are now equipped with a large digital interface combining the instrument cluster and infotainment system. It not only looks sharp, but also proves user-friendly—at least when it works. Some owners report that the 12.3-inch instrument cluster display reboots for no apparent reason or goes blank …February 5, 2026

Brabus Turns Lamborghini Urus Into Mint-Coloured Monster With 888 Hp

Boston's Fenway Park is well known for its green monster, and now Brabus has its own. The world-famous German tuner, which successfully pushes the car tuning envelope while remaining tasteful (well, most of the time), has just revealed its first-ever Lamborghini -based supercar. The new Brabus 900 MINT turns the …February 4, 2026

Most Canadians Support Chinese EVs, Three New Surveys Find

Ottawa's decision to allow imports of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually at the preferential tariff of 6.1% continues to generate plenty of reactions across the auto industry, as well as among politicians and consumers. Three new surveys conducted in recent days show that most people support the deal. First, a …February 4, 2026

GM’s Three-Row Midsize SUVs Suffering From AWD System Issue

If you happen to own a late-model Chevrolet Traverse , GMC Acadia or Buick Enclave , you may have seen a warning message pop up on the digital instrument cluster telling you there may be something wrong with the all-wheel drive system. General Motors is aware of the situation and …February 3, 2026

Hyundai, Kia Unveil Clever Safety Tech That Can See Beyond Obstacles

Road safety has immensely benefited from the proliferation of cameras, sensors and radars on modern vehicles, but these devices have limitations and cannot see or detect everything. Hyundai and Kia believe they have found a way to address the situation, particularly regarding pedestrian safety. Their new Vision Pulse technology employs …February 3, 2026

China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles, Setting New Safety Standards

China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla . The new rules could prompt automakers globally to rethink vehicle door designs as China increasingly positions itself as a standards-setter in the rapidly expanding international EV market, …February 3, 2026

Just 4 Out of 18 Compact SUVs Ace This New Safety Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which performs a variety of collision tests on new vehicles, recently updated its whiplash prevention test and found that only four out of the first 18 compact SUVs tested earn a good rating. “Neck sprains and strains are the most frequently reported injuries …February 3, 2026

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