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Future Flexing: Top five luxury electric cars of 2023

Toronto, Ontario — Looking for the fanciest electric vehicle (EV) money can buy? Here is a list for the best in class. The Audi RS e-tron GT tops Driving.ca’s list, boasting a carbon-fibre roof panel and a long hood along with 637 horsepower, 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, a customizable virtual cockpit and an infotainment system […]

EV/AV Report: EV growth, ZEV shares and more chargers

Toronto, Ontario — Warnings that one in five cars sold this year will be electric, StatsCan data that the ZEV market share has clocked in a record 9.6 percent for Q4 2022 and two major agencies announce a plan to install 2,000 DC fast EV charging ports over the next four years in Canada. This […]

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Specialty Services: Excellence Auto Collision achieves Rivian certification

Scarborough, Ontario — AutoCanada proudly announced via LinkedIn Thursday that Excellence Auto Collision in Scarborough, Ont. has officially become a Rivian Certified Collision Centre. “Congratulations Peter Woo, Mark Millson, Glenn Yatabe and the entire Excellence Auto Collision team on the newest addition to your current OEM repair certifications,” the MSO group wrote of its GTA-based […]

Tricky Trike: B.C. EV makers discontinue Solo electric three-wheeler, buybacks open

Vancouver, British Columbia – ElectraMeccanica, a B.C.-based electric vehicle (EV) maker has discontinued sales of the three-wheeled Solo, and initiated a buyback on all sold Solos since 2019. According to a company press release, this follows a previous safety recall where the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion, losing acceleration but maintaining critical functions […]

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Iconic Farewells: Land Rover re-brands to ‘JLR’ in corporate ‘Reimagine’ strategy

A teaser image of a future Jaguar that may “not necessarily show the as-yet-unnamed GT.” (Jaguar/JLT) London, United Kingdom – Corporate leadership at Jaguar Land Rover will rebrand the organization, going forward as “JLR” in what the company dubs a “house of brands” approach, with auto brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. Notably, […]

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Model Y Wave: Shanghai-built Model Ys bound for Canadian delivery this spring, Reuters reports

Toronto, Ontario — The cheaper, rear-wheel drive Model Ys promised to Canada by Tesla are likely coming off Shanghai production lines very soon, according to Reuters, with sources expecting the electric SUVs to hit Canadian roads between May and July. This incoming delivery of these Shanghai-built Model Ys, sold for $10,000 less than its long-range […]

Undesirable Mentions: Tesla named four times in list of vehicles most likely to be recalled over 30-year lifespan

Toronto, Ontario — Data from the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that Tesla vehicles are the most likely to be recalled, over a projected 30-year lifespan. According to a list compiled by automotive indexing site, iSeeCars.com, Tesla vehicles had four placements in the Top 10 vehicles most likely to be recalled. This […]

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EV/AV Report: Quebec EV targets, angry drivers and American legal impacts

Toronto, Ontario — Quebec announces plans to get two million electric cars on the road by 2030, autonomous cars grapple with angry drivers and insight on how the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new emissions standards will affect you. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Electric Expansion The Quebec government has […]

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Off-Peak Pricing: New Ont. ultra-low hydro plan could save EV owners $90 per year

Toronto, Ontario — A new Ontario off-peak hydro pricing plan offers an ultra-low overnight rate that’s 67 percent lower than the current off-peak rate, saving customers that use more electricity at night–including EV owners that charge their vehicles–up to $90 per year. The new plan will be available on May 1 to customers of Toronto […]

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Electric Quebec: Province to invest $7 million in EV training

Quebec City, Quebec — Quebec is committing more than $7 million to a heavy-duty electric vehicle maintenance program, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (MESS). The 196-hour program aims to provide a recognized certification in electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair. According to a press release, a total […]

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Alarm Bells: EV weight increases crash severity, according to safety experts

Washington D.C., United States — Safety experts are raising the alarm on electric vehicles (EVs), warning that large battery packs and other parts add nearly 33 percent in weight compared to their internal-combustion engine counterparts. According to Jennifer Homendy, chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the sheer weight of the typical EV battery […]

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Power Balance: What the proposed U.S. emissions limits mean for Canada

Washington, D.C. — If the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed new vehicle emissions standards are passed, the U.S. will dictate OEM fleet-wide limits on emissions for vehicles between 2027 and 2032 model years. The standards could result in EVs making up 67 percent of new vehicle sales by 2032, compared to Canada’s own mandate that […]

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