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Charging Ahead: Government allocates $25 million to EV infrastructure

Toronto, Ontario — The federal government is investing $25 million to build more than 850 new electric vehicle chargers across Canada. Announced August 15, the funding supports 33 projects under three separate programs aimed at expanding charging infrastructure, advancing clean technology and cutting emissions from heavy-duty fleets. Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program […]

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Kent Automotive supplies over 23,000 products to collision and mechanical repair shops as well as automotive OEM’s with their nationwide network of trained Sales Representatives. Electric and hybrid vehicles are taking the roads by storm, so the need for quality service and maintenance professionals is rising. But safely working with electric vehicles requires specific supplies, and keeping your shop well-stocked with these tools is imperative to success. Kent Automotive wants your shop to join the electric revolution by supplying you with the tools and tips for electric and hybrid vehicles. You can have one of our representative manage your inventory, or do it yourself online or over the phone.

Seller Slump: New EV sales plummeted 35% in June, StatsCan says

Toronto, Ontario — New data on Canadian vehicle sales during June, 2025 show electric vehicle sales have cratered over the past year. According to Statistics Canada, 14,090 new zero-emission vehicles were sold during the month, down 35.2 percent from the previous June. As a percentage of all vehicles sold comprised, EVs fell from about 9 […]

EV/AV Report: August 21, 2025

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, Ford invests in electric vehicle production while Pierre Poilievre calls for the repeal of the EV sales mandate, Elon Musk will receive $29 billion from Tesla and Tensor announces that the first privately owned AV is now available. EV Expenditure A Ford factory in Michigan will […]

GM Insurance: OEM-led approach expands into Florida

Toronto, Ontario -- Nearly half of General Motors vehicle drivers in the U.S. can now buy car insurance directly from the OEM...

Tesla on Trial: OEM partially liable for autonomous accident

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla must pay US$242 million after a Florida jury found the company partially liable for a 2019 crash using its Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system. The incident occurred when a man operating Tesla Model S collided with a parked Chevrolet Tahoe while travelling at about 100 km/hour. The accident occured at Key Largo, […]

EV/AV Report: August 7, 2025

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, electric range tests go awry down under, two OEMs enter a partnership and a popular pizza chain hires a team of robotic servers to slice through the competition. Falling shortFive EVs had OEM claims about range put to the test by the Australian Automobile Association. All of […]

Going and Going: Chevy EV cruises 1,700 km on single charge

Toronto, Ontario — Chevrolet’s Silverado EV has set a new world record for distance travelled on a single charge – cruising more than 1,700 km under the guidance of General Motors engineers. The team drove a 2024 Silverado EV RST more than 1,705 km, far surpassing the model’s estimated range of 724 km. The feat […]

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Brokering Dissent: Insurers fleeing Alberta, IBAA warns

Edmonton, Alberta -- Brokers across Alberta are unable to secure basic coverage for some clients because auto insurers are scaling back offerings or leaving...

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Auto Crime: National auto theft decreases by 19%

Toronto, Ontario – Auto thefts declined close to 20 percent in the first half of 2024, a new report from the Équité Association, the national body representing...

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EV/AV Roundup: July 24, 2025

Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric vehicle round up, Uber, Lucid and Nuro announce a global robotaxi plan, Stellantis discontinues its hydrogen fuel development program and hybrid vehicles will be sold in the U.S. and Canada by Mitsubishi near the end of 2025. Uber, Lucid and Nuro Partner to Launch a Global Robotaxi […]

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Future Shock: Major battery producer switching to new LFP cells

Toronto, Ontario — Ultium Cells LLC, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution founded in 2019, is preparing to upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery plant producing inexpensive lithium-iron-phosphate, also known as LFP cells. The facility was originally built to manufacture nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum batteries for GM’s electric vehicles. The company confirmed this month […]

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Training Daze: New EV repair course in Canada

Toronto, Ontario — A newly introduced training course is offering Canada’s collision repair professionals the training and knowledge needed to safely repair high-voltage electric vehicles. Students who join the Introduction to electric vehicle service class will learn essentials such as identifying and donning proper personal protective equipment, disabling and reactivating EV systems, and working with […]

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