With a range of newly developed materials, BMW hopes to reduce the emissions created in the production of its traditionally leather surfaces by 85 percent. Part of its commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, BMW has developed leather replacements …
By combining efforts and expertise, both Mercedes-Benz and Rivian will build large electric vans for Europe. This cost-cutting measure will allow the companies to rapidly scale production to help the world transition to cleaner transportation. The two vans produced will …
A two-ton steel box on wheels doesn’t exactly scream “computer.” But as vehicles become more connected with centralized systems, each other, and the outside world, it becomes clear that cybersecurity is more relevant for the cars of today than ever …
Automakers already made it clear that the rules that will be put into law thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act will likely cripple EV producers long before promoting them. This is because the US simply doesn’t have the battery material …
Israeli startup StoreDot has begun shipping samples of its fast-charging batteries to automakers for real-world EV testing. The samples are 30-Ah lithium-ion pouch cells “in EV form factor,” StoreDot which claims can add 100 miles of range from just five …
The Kot Auto Group is expanding both their brand portfolio, as well as their footprint on Vancouver Island, with the recent acquisition of Woodgrove Chrysler in Nanaimo, a new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram dealership and service department. This …
After meeting the closing requirements of Canadian regulatory clearance, the merger of Groupe Touchette Inc. and National Tire Distributors (NTD) has been finalized. Groupe Touchette currently operates over 900 Canadian retail locations operating under provincial and national brands namely Tirecraft, …
Helping to build the workforce of the future, George Brown College recently announced the creation of its Electric Vehicle Technician (EV) Certificate Program, “offering automobile mechanics and technicians, as well as electricians and other tradespeople, the opportunity to upgrade their …
The Canadian used wholesale auto market continued its slow and slight slump, while remaining near record high valuations. This week is down -0.33%, quite a bit more than the 2017-2019 average, which was -0.24%, according to Canadian Black Book. The …
In an effort to study and expand access to electric vehicles and how and where people charge them, Parks Associates research has released the results of a consumer survey that reports that unsurprisingly, most people charge their EVs at their …
Fairstone Bank of Canada and Eden Park, a network of near-prime auto financing companies, have concluded a transaction which was announced in April, bringing together two powerhouses in Canadian auto lending. “We are pleased to announce the close of our …
New research by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), along with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), has reported findings from an industry survey about the performance of the aftermarket in 2022. “While supply remained tight and parts prices increased, the …
