VW, Ford and a potential EV, driverless partnership

The overall performance of the Canadian light vehicle sales market was reasonable in September, given the broader economic uncertainty. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants; in their latest update, they estimated sales came in at 163,000 units — up …

Forty-nine out of the 50 electric vehicles analyzed by Vincentric in its 2024 Canadian EV Cost of Ownership Analysis were found to have lower ownership costs than their all-gasoline alternative.  The company’s 2023 study found that 95 per cent of …

Uncertain times are having dealers wondering about their exit timing  Many of us are looking forward to watching 2024 ride into the sunset.  With eager anticipation, we are hoping to see a red sky followed by a year of dealer delight. …

A new analysis by market intelligence firm IDTechEx was released in the wake of the United States’ implementation of a broad range of tariffs. It found that, of the 1.3 million electric vehicles sold in 2024, 66% were assembled in …

A company found a way to alleviate range anxiety among consumers considering an electric vehicle, although the results may not be as successful in wintry weather as they would be in sunshine areas. DartSolar invented an expanding solar roof rack …

Automotive industry players in Canada likely heaved a sigh of relief after the federal government announced trade talks between Canada and the United States will resume. Both parties are eyeing a deal by July 21.  It was not Canada’s automotive …