BMW Revives Legendary 3.0 CSL With 552 HorsepowerNew ModelsThe BMW 3.0 CSL (Competition Sport Lightweight) from the 1970s is an automotive legend and a key piece of the German automaker’s rich history. A tribute in the form of a concept was introduced in 2015, but the result wasn’t exactly a success especially with that garish yellow body. Hot …November 24, 2022
More Ford Escape, Bronco Sport SUVs Recalled Due to Fire RiskRecallsFord has announced a recall on more than half a million 2020-2023 Bronco Sport and Escape crossovers in the U.S. due to a fire risk involving the turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. In Canada, 54,188 units are affected. On these models, fuel injectors may start cracking over time. When the engine …November 24, 2022
Chevrolet Unveils Muscle Car-Like Electric Sedan Concept in ChinaElectricChevrolet may be preparing to launch electric trucks and SUVs such as the Silverado EV , Blazer EV and Equinox EV , but some people are wondering if we’ll ever get traditional passenger cars beyond the Bolt EV . The answer is yes. The silhouette of an electric sports coupe …November 23, 2022
Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in DecemberNewsParts shortages are catching up with Toyota big time. The Japanese automaker will halt production for a number of Toyota and Lexus models in December as supply chain disruptions continue to hit the auto industry. According to a report by Automotive News , the cuts will affect the Toyota RAV4 …November 23, 2022
2023 Jeep Compass Gets Standard Turbo Engine and 4WDNewsA year removed from a series of styling revisions, interior upgrades and new technologies aimed at attracting more customers, the Jeep Compass returns for 2023 with major changes under the hood. Forget the old, naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder mill that produces 180 horsepower. Instead, you’ll find a new turbocharged 2.0-litre …November 22, 2022
Mazda Vision Study May Hint at Electric MX-5 of the FutureElectricMazda is going to invest 1.5 trillion yen (approx. $14 billion CAD) in electrification globally by 2030 and possibly start building electric vehicles in the U.S. as early as 2026 or 2027, using a dedicated new architecture developed in-house. More details specific to the Canadian market have also come to …November 22, 2022
Mazda to Offer Nine Electrified Models in Canada by 2025NewsMazda ’s electrification plan is getting clearer. We now have more details specific to the Canadian market following the announcement made in June of 2021 . For starters, the MX-30 electric crossover, which is currently sold in Quebec and B.C. only, will be available to customers across the country next …November 22, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Can Make Your EV Faster With 12-Month SubscriptionNewsSubscription-based services are taking the auto industry by storm, even though more than 75 percent of people don’t want them according to a recent survey by Cox Automotive. Of course, you can’t blame automakers for seeking new revenue streams, but some are going a bit too far. The latest example …November 21, 2022
Alfa Romeo Tonale: Canada 2, USA 1NewsCanada will one-up its southern neighbour when it comes to the Alfa Romeo Tonale , an all-new compact SUV available early in 2023. Jean-Philippe Imparato, the global head of the Italian brand, took a lot of people by surprise a few days ago when he told Automotive News Europe that …November 21, 2022
Next-Gen Volkswagen Golf, Golf GTI to be Fully ElectricNewsUp until recently, the fate of the Volkswagen Golf was pretty much up in the air, but new comments by the German automaker’s top boss help paint a clearer picture. In an interview with Autocar during a visit at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Thomas Schafer assured the Golf will …November 21, 2022
2023 Subaru Solterra to Start at $54,295, Get Full EV RebatesNewsUnveiled about a year ago, the 2023 Subaru Solterra will be delivered to its first customers in Canada real soon, and yet it’s only now that we get pricing details for the brand’s first-ever electric SUV. Remember, the Solterra only comes in AWD configuration whereas the Toyota bZ4X offers more …November 18, 2022