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GM’s Battery Breakthrough Promises to Make Electric Trucks Cheaper

General Motors ’ electric trucks and full-size SUVs rank among the longest-range EVs in the entire industry, but they also carry hefty price tags. Things will be somewhat different with the next generation, mind you. Together with LG Energy Solution, GM wants to become the first automaker to commercialize lithium …May 13, 2025

Nissan to Close Seven of Its 17 Plants Worldwide by 2027

Nissan posted an annual net loss of $6.4 billion CAD on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of U.S. tariffs. The heavily indebted carmaker, whose mooted merger with Honda collapsed this year, is slashing production as part …May 13, 2025

Honda to Postpone EV Investments in Ontario by Two Years, Move Some CR-Vs

Honda said on Tuesday it would postpone by at least two years its large-scale investments to establish an electric vehicle supply chain in Canada. Originally announced in April of last year , the project is valued at $15 billion, a third of which to be publicly funded. An update of …May 13, 2025

2026 Toyota bZ Gets Key Upgrades Beyond Simpler Name

The Toyota bZ4X is no more. With the 2026 model on the way, the company has renamed its electric crossover for the North American market. From now on, it’ll simply be known as… bZ. Initially announced in March , the mid-cycle update is similar but also different from the 2026 …May 13, 2025

Fiat 500e to Remain Canada’s Cheapest Electric Car for 2025

Believe it or not, the Fiat 500e was one of the rare vehicles in Stellantis' large portfolio to increase its Canadian sales during the first quarter of 2025 (749 units). And that was without the federal government’s $5,000 incentive—or Quebec’s own subsidy of $4,000—for most of the period. The company …May 12, 2025

2026 Toyota RAV4 Reveal Date Announced, Teaser Shows Interior

The fully redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 is just around the corner. The company is giving us our first official look today, saying that “the countdown to the next adventure begins.” The reveal will take place on May 20 at 9pm EDT. To be clear, Toyota doesn't actually refer to the …May 12, 2025

Nissan to Cut 10,000 Additional Jobs, Japanese Media Report

Nissan is in even more trouble than expected. In addition to anticipated losses for 2025 that are higher than previously announced, the automaker is planning to cut a further 10,000 jobs worldwide, according to reports from Japanese media on Monday, including the Nikkei business daily. Together with the 9,000 job …May 12, 2025

The Best Electric Cars in 2025

Looking at all the electric cars on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . The suspension of the Canadian government’s Incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program at the beginning of the year obviously hurts. What’s …May 12, 2025

Mecum Auctions to Sell Only Ford GT Roadster That Raced at Le Mans

One year before its four consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966 to 1969, Ford entered this 1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster that was driven by French racers Maurice Trintignant and Guy Ligiera. No other GT Roadster was ever used in the legendary endurance race. May 9, 2025

Toyota Cites Tariffs as it Forecasts 35% Net Profit Drop

Japanese auto giant Toyota forecast on Thursday a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for the current financial year, citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors. Automakers have been among the hardest hit by the US president's multi-pronged assault on free trade. On top of a 25-percent tariff …May 9, 2025

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Teaser Hints at Subtle Refresh

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is about to receive a series of changes for the 2026 model year, as previewed today by the company. Curiously, the press release uses the words “next-generation” and “new chapter.” Remember, the current Grand Cherokee was introduced for 2022, while the three-row Grand Cherokee L debuted …May 8, 2025

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Shows New Mug, Gets Larger Display

The popular Toyota Corolla Cross receives an update for the 2026 model year including a new front fascia, redesigned centre console and larger touchscreen. The first thing you’ll notice, obviously, is the newly styled grille and front bumper combination. The gas-powered variant is more rugged-looking, while the hybrid is classier …May 8, 2025

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