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NewsThe Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers in 2024
The selection of electric SUVs and crossovers keeps expanding in 2024. The Chevrolet Blazer EV and Honda Prologue are finally arriving, while the Hyundai Kona Electric is completely redesigned. You also have to keep an eye on the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 coming from Vietnam, not to mention …
On this day in history: March 29
  • 2009: Following the banckruptsy of General Motors, White House ousts GM CEO Rick Wagoner
NewsVolkswagen-Branded Pickup is Not Happening Here, Company Confirms
You can forget about a Volkswagen -branded pickup launching on our shores at any point in time. The German automaker has decided to move on. That’s what Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo di Si told U.S. media at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Alas, he didn’t provide details …
BuzzSuper Bowl LVIII: 6 Car Commercials You Need to See
Are you ready for the Big Game on Sunday? Will you be cheering for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs? Sorry, Taylor Swift is not an acceptable answer… Well, advertisers sure are ready. And they should be after agreeing to pay CBS approximately $7 million USD for …
NewsGerman Court Rules Against VW's 'Dieselgate' Software Fix
A German court ruled Wednesday that software updates meant to fix the "Dieselgate" emissions cheating in certain Volkswagen models were themselves illegal, dealing another blow to the auto giant. The ruling marks a victory for German environmental group DUH which had brought the case against the KBA federal transport authority.
ElectricVolkswagen, Audi, Porsche to Adopt Tesla’s NACS Connector
Volkswagen is the latest automaker to reach a deal with Tesla to gain access to some 15,000 Superchargers in Canada and the U.S. Customers driving a Volkswagen , Audi or Porsche electric vehicle equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System) charging port will be offered an adaptor in order to …
NewsCanadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards
For the 16th year, Canadian Black Book (CBB) recently announced the winners of its Best Retained Value Awards, which measure how much of their original MSRP vehicles hold after four years of ownership. The average retained value across the industry is 77% of MSRP on 2020 model-year vehicles, down from …
NewsVolkswagen Boss Admits Company is “No Longer Competitive”
Back in June, Volkswagen executives announced a transformation plan aimed at saving 10 billion euros (approx. $15 billion CAD) by 2030. They explained on Monday that they are considering major staff reductions across the globe, possibly in the form of early retirements, to hopefully meet the vital cost-cutting targets. "It …
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