Electric

ElectricNissan Ariya Delayed, Keeps Canadians Waiting
Initially set to launch in the second half of 2021, then in the early part of 2022, the all-new Nissan Ariya has been delayed once again. Blame the global chip shortage and various supply chain disruptions. As Automotive News reports, sales of the electric crossover are now scheduled to start …
ElectricGM and Honda Team up Once Again to Develop Cheaper EVs
Following the pair of Honda-Acura EVs that will arrive in early 2024 using GM’s resources, including the Honda Prologue , the two automakers plan to expand their partnership by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles set to launch from 2027. These will mostly be compact crossovers with global production …
ElectricFirst Fully Electric BMW 3 Series Unveiled for China
The first fully electric BMW 3 Series has been unveiled but there’s a catch: it’s the Chinese variant that will go on sale over there starting in May. Called i3 eDrive35L (not to be confused with the late i3 hatchback), this car is derived from the long-wheelbase 3 Series sedan …
ElectricKia EV9 to Enter Production in 2023
Thanks to a press release on Kia’s U.K. media site, we now have confirmation that the brand’s stunning EV9 three-row electric SUV will enter production and go on sale in Europe in 2023. Nothing has been announced for the North American market yet, but it’s clear that this model will …
ElectricNew Ontario Facility to Support F-150 Lightning Production
A week after Stellantis announced a new EV battery plant in Windsor , Ontario, Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International said it will leverage its body and chassis expertise to provide innovative battery enclosures. In a move that is expected to create up to 150 new jobs, the company will …
ElectricGMC Hummer EV Has Over 65,000 Reservations Thus Far
Production of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV at GM’s Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit kicked off last fall for U.S. customers and demand is still going strong. Duncan Aldred, global vice president of GMC, said this week that more than 65,000 people have made a reservation so far. This …
NewsCanadian Government Takes Big New Steps in EV Plan
The Canadian government today announced new steps to accelerate vehicle electrification in the country. While investing an additional $9.1 billion to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the Trudeau administration will implement the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act that requires automakers to offer a certain number of electric vehicles to Canadians.
ElectricVolkswagen Stops Taking Orders for ID.4 in Canada
With only one assembly plant for all global units and the same kind of supply chain issues that are slowing deliveries for a number of vehicles across the industry, the Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is nowhere near able to meet demand. Many customers are waiting for more than a year …
ElectricElectrify Canada Offers Lucid Air Drivers Free Charging for Two Years
Everyone loves free stuff, even drivers who purchase $100,000+ EVs. Today, Electrify Canada has announced an agreement with Lucid Motors to offer complimentary charging to Canadian Lucid Air drivers. The only catch is that you have to reserve your example of the ultra-luxury electric sedan with Lucid by June 30, …
ElectricOntario to Spend $91M to Expand Public EV Charger Network
There are now more than 1,800 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with over 5,000 charging ports in Ontario, but the numbers keep growing by the month. This week, the Ford administration said it would spend an additional $91 million to help make EV chargers more accessible to people across …
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