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NewsTwo Years Ago, Consumer Reports Suggested to Avoid These 9 Vehicles
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
NewsClass Actions Filed Against Volkswagen, Nissan in Quebec
Two separate class action lawsuits targeting Volkswagen and Nissan were filed with the Quebec Superior Court in recent days. The first one was filed on July 28 by Martin Gervais on behalf of all Quebec residents who purchased or leased a Volkswagen ID.4 . The lawsuit alleges that the windshield …
ElectricNew Canadian Winter Tests Reveal Fastest-Charging EVs
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing over a dozen different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform …
ElectricThis Key Feature Will Boost Your EV’s Range in Winter, Study Shows
With temperatures dropping to extremely cold levels in many parts of Canada and the U.S. this week, a new study provides updated data on electric vehicle performance in winter, more specifically battery range loss. It comes from Recurrent, the same company from the Pacific Northwest that we reported about a …
ElectricAutomakers Replacing Federal EV Incentive With Their Own $5,000 Credit
Representatives from the Canadian auto industry gathered in Ottawa on Tuesday morning to formally call for the end of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates brought in by the federal government in 2023 in the wake of Monday’s abrupt suspension of Transport Canada’s incentives program . Some automakers quickly reacted …
ElectricVolkswagen ID.4 Goes Back on Sale Following Months-Long Halt
The Volkswagen ID.4 was arguably one of the losers of 2024 in the electric vehicle segment. Sales have been put on halt since late September due to a door handle issue that may cause the doors to open unexpectedly even when the vehicle is moving. A recall was also announced …
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 …
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