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First Tesla Cybertruck Finally Rolls Off the Line in Texas

Tesla on Saturday announced that its first electric pickup -- a slick-looking silver Cybertruck -- had rolled off the assembly line at its huge plant near Austin, Texas. "First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!" says a tweet from the company, accompanied by a photo of the futuristic vehicle amid a …July 15, 2023

Take Four Minutes to Watch 70 Years of Subaru History

Today marks the 70th anniversary of Subaru Corporation, the Japanese automaker that traces its roots back to the Aircraft Research Laboratory established in 1917. After a series of reorganizations, it was officially established as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. on July 15, 1953. Since its founding, Subaru has expanded into a …July 15, 2023

IIHS Study Reveals the Deadliest Cars and Trucks on the Road

Small cars and muscle cars are by far some of the deadliest vehicles on the road in terms of driver death rate, according to a new study released by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “We typically find that smaller vehicles have high driver death rates because they …July 14, 2023

Strikes End at B.C. Ports After Deal Reached, Auto Industry Relieved

A strike which had shut down ports along Canada's west coast, including the country's largest in Vancouver, has ended after 13 days of nationwide economic repercussions, negotiators announced Thursday, July 13. More than 7,000 terminal cargo loaders and 49 waterfront employers in 30 ports went on strike July 1, after …July 14, 2023

Self-Driving Car Opponents Have a New Weapon: Traffic Cones

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

You may have heard of tire-deflating SUV haters , but now there are people waging war against another type of vehicle: self-driving cars. In San Francisco, where Waymo (Alphabet) and Cruise (General Motors) are testing their autonomous prototypes on public roads, a group of irate citizens called Safe Street Rebel …July 14, 2023

Quebec Launches First EV Battery Recovery Program in North America

When it comes to developing a circular economy, recycling electric vehicle batteries is certainly a top priority for the coming years and decades, especially with supply issues potentially affecting new battery production. The province of Québec is positioning itself as a leader, as evidenced by the new industry-funded EV battery …July 13, 2023

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Unleashed as 641-Horsepower Hooligan

Hyundai fittingly chose the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. to unveil what it believes will become the new benchmark for high-performance, track-oriented EVs—the all-new 2025 IONIQ 5 N. “N brand aims to deliver N’s signature fun driving experience regardless of petrol, electric or hydrogen,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice …July 13, 2023

Chevy Corvette Z06 Sets New Lap Record at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

We at The Car Guide often write about cars setting new lap records on Germany’s legendary Nürburgring, but what about race tracks right here in Canada? Here’s something you need to know: back in late May, the new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 became the fastest production vehicle to ever lap …July 12, 2023

Power Losses on Kia EV6 Lead to Investigation in the U.S.

The Kia EV6 is now under investigation south of the border, just a few weeks after the platform-sharing Hyundai IONIQ 5 suffered the same fate . The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put the Korean electric crossover under its watch following multiple reports of a power loss. July 12, 2023

MINI Countryman PHEV Variant Quietly Axed Ahead of Full EV Shift

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Canadians looking for a fun and fuel-efficient little crossover have one less option following the discontinuation of the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 for 2024. This plug-in hybrid model, which carried a base price of $54,980 and was eligible to a $2,500 rebate from the federal government’s iZEV program (plus provincial …July 11, 2023

First of 300 Koenigsegg Gemeras Arrives Packing Nearly 2,300 Hp

Announced back in March 2020, the all-new and sensational Gemera from Swedish automaker Koenigsegg has finally arrived. The first of 300 production units of the four-door “mega GT” was shown in a world premiere on Monday. And you know what? It’s even more powerful and explosive than expected. Three years …July 11, 2023

Ford Wants You to Drive a Bronco Off-Road While Standing Up

Ford never ceases to surprise and shock us with various patent filings. You know how you can steer a pleasure boat while standing up? Now, imagine the same thing with an SUV off the road. There’s an idea that could go wrong in many ways. In the patent drawings uncovered …July 11, 2023

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