Mercedes-Benz will cut back its entry-level suite of cars as part of a strategic overhaul that will channel more than three-quarters of the carmaker’s investment to its higher-end vehicles. In a call with investors on Thursday, the company placed the …
Hyundai and Kia are recalling their first mass-produced electric cars for the U.S. due to an increased rollaway risk. A software error can cause the parking mechanism to disengage, allowing the vehicle to roll away on uneven ground, the NHTSA …
A security researcher successfully exploited a vulnerability that allowed them to not only unlock a Tesla but also drive away without ever having to touch one of the car’s keys. In a video shared with Reuters, Sultan Qasim Khan, a …
In Canada, BMW’s first 5G vehicle will be the all-new 7 series, including the all-electric BMW i7, to go on sale in the country in the fourth quarter of this year. “5G connectivity in this vehicle will open up a …
It appears the urge to drive away from the past two years of pandemic captivity is almost equal to the pain at the pump going into summer 2022. “Survey results indicate that nearly two thirds of the population have at …
Following similar EV infrastructure investments in Quebec and Ontario, Ottawa is now announcing an investment of $3.54 million for BC, to help support the installation of up to 810 EV chargers across the province. BC has the highest per capita …
OEM’s have ambitious plans to transition production completely to electric vehicles as early as 2030, but are not adequately factoring in technological and supply challenges in their plans. Global tech intelligence firm, ABI Research, has released a new whitepaper that …
Prices for used cars hit another historical high this week, according to Canadian Black Book. However, the Canadian wholesale market for used cars continued its flat trajectory with another very slight decline overall for the seventh straight week. The week …
In a collaboration to create a number of integrated Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solutions, Canadian companies BlackBerry and Magna International Inc. have entered into a multi-year agreement. “Magna’s ADAS expertise and unique ability to integrate system solutions into various …
The Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (MDA) is talking to the provincial government about ways to promote to high school students the benefits of choosing jobs in the automotive skilled trades industry as a career option. MDA President Gerald Wood …
Vancouver-based startup Mangrove Lithium will use capital raised from BMW in a recent investment round to “accelerate the launch of a commercial-scale plant deploying its proprietary, patent-pending technology to refine lithium from a variety of sources,” said the company in …
The 2022 Toyota Canada Summer Road Trip Survey conducted by Ipsos indicates Canadians are eager to return to normal and enjoy their summer this year, visiting friends and relatives, camping and taking vacations and road trips. The poll found that …
