Donald Trump blasted General Motors for being “a mess” to deal with when asked to produce ventilators for the U.S. The implication according to driving.ca, is that GM was “dragging its feet in helping America in this time of greatest need.” However, the real story behind the ventilator project started 10 days before Trump’s phone call, when Barra and StopTheSpread discussed the best use of GM’s manufacturing to address the shortage of ventilators. (Source: driving.ca) Read the original story…
Ownership goal achieved for 39-year old Wael Athimni
It’s taken several years and some disappointment along the way, but Wael Athimni has finally become a Dealer Principal. The 39-year-old native of Tunisia entered the automotive business 20 years ago and as his career evolved so did his aspiration …
Have lithium-ion battery capabilities peaked?
The next generation of BMW electric vehicles promises up to 620 miles of range, 30 percent quicker charging, and a cheaper production process that cuts significantly down on carbon emissions—all with lithium-ion EV batteries like the rest of the automotive …
Ontario lagging significantly behind BC in EV policies
With details about the federal government’s zero-emission vehicle mandate expected in January, a highly detailed report card was released that ranked the policies and overall readiness of each province and territories for electric vehicles. And the results, released in September, …
The quality of electric pickup trucks is amazing, but are they affordable?
Electric pickup trucks are no longer a prospect: they are a reality. And they’re exceptional. The Rivian R1T won The Car Connection Best Luxury Car To Buy 2023 award, while the bestselling vehicle in the U.S. for more than four …
Polestar will fully reveal first SUV on October 12
Polestar on Wednesday confirmed that it intends to fully reveal its first SUV, called the Polestar 3, at an event on October 12. The Sweden-based EV brand also confirmed a few more details about the fully electric SUV, due to …
FLO activates GM’s Plug and Charge on DC Fast Chargers in Canada
FLO has enabled General Motors’ Plug and Charge capability on its DC Fast Chargers across Canada to improve the charging experience for GM’s electric vehicle drivers, the company recently announced. As a result all GM EV drivers can access the …