While a number of automakers have launched programs aimed at EV battery recycling, a new program by Volkswagen along with several partners will attempt a far more complex task: Recycling EV batteries multiple times to create a closed loop when …
Tesla once again marked up its retail prices in North America. The price jumps are related to increased raw materials, transportation, and logistic costs. The price hikes vary from $2,500 for a Model 3 to $6,000 for a Model X. …
The Toyota RAV4, aka Wildlander in China, made history by becoming the first ever SUV to lead the global ranking. The brand sold more than 1.13 million units, up by six per cent. It clearly outperformed its closest rival, the …
EV sales are going up at the global level every year. Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly nine per cent of global car sales in that year. For context, that’s about double the …
Volkswagen trimmed the Golf lineup in the United States, leaving just the high-performance GTI and Golf R on sale. The pair got a complete overhaul for the 2022 model year, bringing them into their eighth generation, and while their focus …
The Montreal automobile dealers’ community lost one of its most significant members following the passing of André Dorais on May 23. He was 82. Dorais served in a variety of roles in the industry for more than 50 years. Most …
The number of consumers looking to buy electric vehicles has hit a global tipping point, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index, which shows that 52 per cent of respondents looking to buy a car want to buy an …
Although they have been traditionally very similar when it comes to technology and innovation, last year BMW outsold Mercedes and became the world’s favourite premium car brand, following a nine per cent increase compared to 2020 volumes. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with California Governor Gavin Newsom on day two of the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. The agreement will see both jurisdictions collaborating on protecting the environment and …
Starting July 1, Fiat’s entire model range offered in the UK will be electric or electrified, with the automaker moving to sell only hybrids and EVs in this crucial market. The step is in line with the automaker’s long-term plan …
Most modern cars know their locations better than their owners do. As suites of connected-car apps become mainstream for both emergency functionality (such as General Motors’ OnStar) or for owner conveniences such as remote start or parking guidance, new vehicles …
By the end of 2022, the 80-year-old Jeep brand will cease the sales of purely internal-combustion-engine vehicles in Europe, global CEO Christian Meunier revealed. Following the launch of Jeep’s plugin-hybrid Wrangler 4xE in 2020, the company has experienced increased demand …
