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While Stellantis has been criticized by many for not doing enough to address environmental concerns, the automaker does intend to launch 75 fully electric models globally by 2030. In Ontario, a joint EV battery plant with LG Energy Solutions will be built and existing facilities will be upgraded to support …

As we reported yesterday, the quality of new vehicles has significantly declined this year according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS). In fact, the number of problems reported by owners is the highest in 36 years. Just nine of 33 ranked brands improved in vehicle quality year over …

Alfa Romeo is using the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend to unveil a limited edition of the Giulia compact sedan. All 15 units will be reserved for customers in Canada and painted in an exclusive Verde Montreal Tri-coat colour that was previously only available on Quadrifoglio models. The Giulia Speciale …

Alfa Romeo is in a better position since new CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato arrived and FCA-PSA merged to become Stellantis. After finally unveiling its brand new Tonale compact SUV in February, complete with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain, and later confirming the launch of its first fully electric vehicle sometime in …

For the first time ever, Alfa Romeo has created a globally available limited model. Called “Estrema” (an Italian word for extreme), this one joins the Giulia and Stelvio lineups for the 203 model year. Don’t let the name fool you: the special model is not the ultimate expression of the …

Alfa Romeo finally unveiled its brand new Tonale compact SUV last week after a wait of nearly three years. A tad smaller than the Stelvio , the vehicle brings electrification to the Italian brand’s portfolio in the form of an available plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 272 horsepower and providing around …

There are now just two models in its North American lineup, yet Alfa Romeo took a sweet time developing and introducing the production variant of the Tonale concept that initially debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Here it is at last, though you’ll have to be a little more …

Just like Hyundai and Kia did a few weeks ago, two other automakers are investing in Massachussetts-based startup Factorial Energy, which happens to have former Panasonic, Daimler and Ford bosses on its advisory board. The goal is to accelerate the development of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. We’re talking about …

Even though vehicles keep getting bigger and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs leading the way, on average they proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner in 2020 than any of their predecessors, according to the latest Automotive Trends Report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Much of the credit …

The Giulia sedan and Stelvio compact SUV are the only two products left in Alfa Romeo’s Canadian lineup, but they continue to receive some love from the automaker. Just like they did in 2020 and 2021, both vehicles get a few changes and upgrades for the 2022 model year. First, …