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RecallsThousands of Chevrolet Bolt EVs Recalled Due to Fire Risk
In mid-October, we reported about several electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles being investigated because the high-voltage battery can overheat and lead to a fire. One of them was the Chevrolet Bolt EV . Now, we’ve learned that General Motors has no choice but to recall thousands of them. First, here’s …
ElectricSeveral EV Models Now Under Investigation for Fire Risks
Electric vehicle technology is progressing quite rapidly, but there are still a number of issues automakers and battery suppliers need to address. Have you ever heard of EVs catching fire for some obscure reasons, whether after a crash or while charging? Accounts of incidents like these are sometimes pretty alarming.
Electric2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Teased Along With Refreshed Bolt EV
It seems like we’ve been hearing about this model for ages, but now General Motors is finally giving us a preview of the all-new Chevrolet Bolt EUV (as in Electric Utility Vehicle), a crossover based on the Bolt EV hatchback that will get a refresh of its own. The automaker …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesElectric Cars: Key Terms Explained
You know what displacement, horsepower and L/100 km all mean. These automotive terms exist since, well, pretty much the invention of automobiles. Electric cars are a different creature, however. They have their own unique features and a unique vocabulary. A Few Definitions Fossil fuels are out, electrons are in! Let’s …
NewsOver 40,000 Plug-In Cars Sold in Canada so Far in 2019
Fueled—or should we say energized?—by the new federal rebate of $5,000 introduced on May 1, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles sales in Canada are exceeding 40,000 units so far in 2019. More precisely, the total of confirmed or estimated EV/PHEV sales during the first nine months reached approximately 40,500, a …
Electric2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Offers More Range, Now Only Trails Tesla
Seeing newer rivals hit the market with superior range, General Motors looked to do something about it. The Chevrolet Bolt EV set a benchmark for affordable electric vehicles with 383 kilometres of range on a full charge when it debuted a few of years ago. Now, for 2020, the automaker …
NewsGeneral Motors : More Electric Vehicles on the Way
Like many other automotive manufacturers, GM dreams of the day when their vehicles will no longer pollute, will no longer be involved in accidents and will no longer be stuck in traffic. No timeline has been set to reach these lofty goals, but the next step in their vision of …
News2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories.
Electric2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Now on Sale in Canada
It’s The Car Guide ’s Best New Car of the Year, and General Motors has just opened their order books for the Canadian market. The Chevrolet Bolt EV, a fully electric vehicle that offers a driving range of up to 383 kilometres, will be on sale at a starting MSRP …
NewsThe Chevrolet Bolt EV, The Car Guide’s Best New Car of the Year
Each year, the writers of our annual Guide de l’auto buyer’s guide vote to determine the best new car and new utility vehicle of the year. We’re holding our trophy awards ceremony today in Toronto, where most automotive manufacturers’ headquarters are based. For 2017, the title of The Car Guide …
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