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On this day in history: April 25
  • 1931: Ferdinand Porsche creates the company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmBH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau. In this venture, Porsche will create the plans for the 16-cylinder Auto Union and the ... Ladybug.
  • 1967: In Montreal, the Turcot Interchange is open to trafic
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NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Electric cars have come a long way since the start of the last decade, mainly because of Tesla’s leadership which has forced other manufacturers to step up their game. Our …
ElectricThese Are the Most Satisfying EVs According to Owners
A large majority of people who own a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle —82 percent to be exact—say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another EV in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study released today in collaboration with PlugShare. Nearly 10,000 owners of …
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 …
News2019 Kia Niro EV and 2020 Kia Soul EV: Pricing Announced
Just as the federal government announced the details of its new rebate program for electrified vehicles, Kia Canada is confirming the admissibility of its two new models by revealing their pricing structure. In both cases, the Korean brand specifies a maximum driving range of 383 kilometres on a full charge.
ElectricAll-New Kia Niro EV is Unveiled with Up to 380 km of Range
Small families looking for a highly efficient mobility solution at a reasonable price still don’t have many options, especially when it comes to all-electric vehicles. Cars like the Chevrolet Bolt, BMW i3 and Volkswagen e-Golf can only do so much. However, things will change significantly in the next 12-24 months …
NewsKia unveils trio of hybrids, including Niro HUV, Optima PHEV
Kia has unveiled a trio of new hybrids, including an all-new "hybrid utility vehicle," as it looks to boost its lineup's fuel efficiency by 25 per cent compared to 2014 levels by 2020. A major piece of Kia's so-called "Green Car Roadmap," the 2017 Niro was unveiled simultaneously in Chicago …
NewsAll-new Kia Niro 'Hybrid Utility Vehicle' coming
Kia has announced plans to roll out an all-new hybrid compact crossover in the next two years as it aims to improve the average fuel efficiency of its lineup by 25 per cent compared to 2014 levels by 2020. Dubbed a Hybrid Utility Vehicle, the Niro "will maintain all the …
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