Mercedes-Benz Canada added an integration with Hydro-Québec’s Electric Circuit network, giving Mercedes-EQ drivers access to more than 3,300 additional electric vehicle charging stations in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. The integration is a new addition to the Mercedes me Charge ecosystem, …
U.S. President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle tax credit hit a major roadblock on Sunday when a key Senate Democrat, West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, said he would not support the Build Back Better policy bill. “Manchin opposes a $4,500 tax credit …
A new Ipsos study points to the possibility that electric vehicles are nearing a tipping point for mass adoption in the United States, according to Green Car Reports. “Interest in EVs has tripled since 2018, with over a third of …
The semiconductor shortage continues to impact the global automotive industry, and is poised to continue well into 2022, according to Autocar. As a result, several firms agreed to sign “significant deals” with large electronics manufacturers “to ensure a consistent supply …
Audi opened an electric vehicle charging hub in Germany next to the exhibition centre in the city of Nuremberg. Ralph Hollmig, who heads up Audi’s charging hubs project, said: “We want to use it to test flexible and premium-oriented quick-charging …
As we approach the end of the year, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reminds us that the provincial vehicle sales situation remains mixed. While all provinces maintained positive sales as of November, year-to-date when compared to 2020, DAC said some provinces …
Data released by AutoTrader.ca indicates that luxury and mainstream car brands remained the top vehicle choices for Canadians in 2021, even as price increases and inventory shortages continue to impact the market. The company’s Top Searched vehicle list shows the …
Kia Canada partnered with the Community Foundations of Canada on Kia Communities in Motion—a program developed to support moving grassroots efforts forward to create a future where communities can thrive. Specifically, the OEM wants to provide charities and the recipients …
Capital Auto Group officially opened what it describes as Canada’s largest Hyundai dealership, which includes more than 68,000 square feet of space located at 515 Kenmount Road in St. John’s, NL. “This launch is a direct result of our optimism …
Genesis opened its first Retail Experience Centre to begin operations in North America in London, Ont. on December 10—a major milestone for the company and its business model. “We’re pleased to open our first Retail Experience Centre and provide customers …
Polestar Montréal officially opened on December 13 and will operate out of a multi-story container showroom that uses repurposed/retired shipping containers in a “clean and minimalistic architectural manner,” according to the company. “Quebec is a crucial province for Polestar, especially …
Cox Automotive announced the promotion of Ola Ajayi-Salako to Senior Director of Agile Delivery on December 13. She will act as the site leader for the company’s Canadian website, effective immediately. In her expanded role, Ajayi-Salako will work with local …
