Renault and Nissan will team up on producing electric cars, thanks to a US$26 billion investment plan that spans five years—helping them to stay competitive in the shift to electrification. “The two-decade old alliance, which also includes Mitsubishi Motors, said …
In reviewing an op-ed about how electric vehicles are ill-equipped to handle winter storms, Car and Drive looked at the facts around EV batteries and more. The media outlet described the opt-ed as “a collection of isolated facts and specific …
Tesla will reportedly not launch any new vehicles in 2022, suggesting the company’s Cybertruck will be delayed until at least 2023, according to Auto Express. “We will not be introducing new vehicle models this year. It would not make any …
The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show opened its doors to the public on January 21, offering an in-person event featuring displays of new models, classic cars, electric vehicles, and interactive experiences. According to a Washington Auto Show news release, the …
KAR Global and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) announced the licensing of KAR’s privacy and security training program, Privacy Pam, for use by NAAA member auctions—including its Canadian members. The update means that, through the NAAA, all member auctions …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the category finalists of its 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. “Like in 2021, our 2022 program considered vehicles that are newly redesigned, …
Charles Parent is now the new president of iA Auto Finance, the company announced in January. “This is very promising for our future,” said iA Auto Finance in a news release. They company describe Parent as a trained actuary with …
Iceberg Finance is now fully integrated with Dealertrack. The latest update from the company is big news for its customers, as dealers can now submit their finance applications entirely through the Dealertrack platform. “You no longer need to go through …
One dealership in Arizona is preparing for an electric future by installing charging stations (including one supercharger), purchasing stronger equipment (such as a lift that can handle 18,000 pounds), and is preparing to invest more. According to Whitney Yates-Woods of …
The U.K. Department for Transport found that EV public charge points in the country increased by 37% in 2021, with London well ahead of the game. According to Auto Express, the U.K. added 7,600 new devices. As of January 1, …
General Motors plans to build generators that use hydrogen-powered (Hydrotec) fuel cells that offer mobile sources of electricity and act as temporary EV chargers, according to Driving.ca. “Hydrotec power generators can quickly be deployed for disaster relief, or it can …
Sony Group may add new technology partners to its electric vehicle project, according to Autoblog, which adds that the goal would be to create a mobility business “to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces.” Sony’s Senior General Manager …
