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The Backup Camera is Now Mandatory in Canada

Since May 1st, 2018, all new cars sold in Canada, weighing 4536 kg or less, must be fitted with a backup camera, says Transport Canada. The law was first put forward back in October 2016 in reaction to some rather alarming statistics. As of this month, it is now an …May 3, 2018

Here’s How Much the New 2019 Cadillac XT4 Will Cost You

A month after its world debut at the New York International Auto Show , the all-new 2019 Cadillac XT4 is back in the news, this time with the announcement that pricing will start at a cool $37,900 (plus a delivery freight charge of $2,000) when it goes on sale this …May 3, 2018

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Already the Brand’s Top-Selling Model in Canada

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

As you know, the all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is generating a big buzz, especially following its Canadian debut in Montreal back in January. Still, it should come as a surprise that this plug-in hybrid SUV has just become the brand’s top-selling model in our market. That’s right: During the …May 2, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 Pickup Production Behind Schedule

FCA is slated to spend at least $300 million to address production problems that have plagued the 2019 Ram 1500 assembly line at the manufacturer’s Sterling Heights assembly plant. In an earnings call to reporters last week, FCA boss Sergio Marchionne said that the plant is only running at 60% …May 1, 2018

Tweaking NAFTA Could Mean Fewer New Vehicle Sales, Cost Consumers Billions

A new study by the Center for Automotive Research in the United States paints a dim outlook if the proposed changes to NAFTA are enacted. Negotiators from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are busy hammering out the details in Washington, attempting to reach an agreement. The process remains very fluid …May 1, 2018

2018 Hyundai Accent Pricing Announced

After the new-generation Accent made its world debut at the 2017 Toronto Auto Show, and after letting us drive the 2018 Hyundai Accent back in November, the Korean manufacturer is now ready to deploy the car into its dealerships across Canada. Why such a long wait? Some minor logistic problems …April 27, 2018

Canadian Courts Approve Nationwide Class Settlement for 3.0L Diesel Vehicles

Volkswagen and Canadian class counsel announced today that the Québec and Ontario Courts have now both granted approval of the nationwide class settlement to resolve consumer claims in Canada regarding approximately 20,000 affected 3.0L diesel vehicles. The approved settlement provides for cash payments and other benefits to eligible owners and …April 26, 2018

Ford to Discontinue Almost All its Cars in North America

In a rather troubling press release, Ford announced that it will retire the Fusion, the C-MAX, the Taurus and the Fiesta on the North-American market by the 2020 model year. As for the new generation of the Ford Focus that has recently been unveiled , only the Focus Active version …April 25, 2018

2019 BMW M2 Competition: Even Hotter!

The German automaker has just announced a new version of its mean little M2 coupe, which will go on sale in the summer of 2018. The M2 Competition should replace the “regular” M2 in the company’s Canadian product lineup, and will benefit from a new, more powerful engine. As a …April 20, 2018

Laval, First City in Canada to Offer an EV Purchase Rebate

The city of Laval, Quebec, proclaims itself as the first to offer its citizens a rebate towards the purchase of an electric motor vehicle. The announcement was made today at the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show, which runs from April 20 to 22. Starting today, residents of Laval will benefit from …April 20, 2018

2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Set to Burn up Drag Strips

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first Mustang Cobra Jet, which ruled the drag strips in 1968, the automaker will once again release a modern-day take of this legendary racing pony car. According to Ford Performance, the 2018 edition will be the most powerful and the quickest factory-built …April 19, 2018

Goobye John de Nysschen, Steve Carlisle now Head of Cadillac

General Motors has just announced a major change within the Cadillac luxury brand. Effective immediately, President Johan de Nysschen is out, replaced by Steve Carlisle that was, up until now, president of GM Canada. Johan de Nysschen was managing Cadillac since August 2014, and not long after his nomination, a …April 18, 2018

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