General Motors is warning some owners of its 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs that were part of a recent recall not to park the cars inside or charge them unattended overnight, due to a potential fire risk. “General Motors has been …
The Chrysler (Stellantis) assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario will be idled for the week of July 12 due to the global microchip shortage. The shutdown comes as employees returned to work just last week and the plant has been mostly …
The European Union is reportedly pushing for a 2035 deadline in which all new cars sold from that point will be zero-emission vehicles. “The European Commission, the bloc’s regulatory arm, plans to require emissions from new cars and vans to …
The second major lockdown in Greater Sydney, Australia gave way to new conditions imposed by the NSW Government that limit driving distances. Car dealerships and car servicing outlets can remain open, but consumers are asked to call ahead and check …
The Goodwood Festival of Speed returns for 2021 and is part of the U.K. government’s live pilot scheme in advance of easing COVID-19 restrictions later in July, according to Auto Express. The event was held online in 2020. Furthermore, the …
Members of a local environmental-action group in Montreal staged a protest outside a dealership in the city on July 10 hoping to have some of the vehicles towed away. “Two of the activists, dressed in blue uniforms, used yellow tape …
A survey from Germany’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR) reveals that Germans are buying more cars despite pressure to embrace bikes and traffic-free cities, according to Forbes. In terms of transport policy plans in Germany’s big cities, CAR Director Ferdinand …
Car rental giant Hertz plunged into bankruptcy in 2020 during the pandemic, but a bidding war this spring helped boost stock worth and allowed the company to sell off around 200,000 of its 650,000 vehicles thanks to the high demand …
General Motors reduced the time it plans to get the upcoming BrightDrop electric delivery vehicle into production in Canada, according to Driving.ca. “The move could double the number of units built in the first year, in order to keep up …
Nissan reportedly plans to build a successor to the Leaf electric vehicle at its Sunderland plant, as part of a deal meant to bring a new battery factory to the United Kingdom. “The new EV manufacturing hub, called EV36Zero, represents …
Porsche is recalling its Taycan electric vehicle because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation received complaints from consumers about vehicles losing power while being operated. The recall affects approximately 43,000 Taycans worldwide and the list …
A study by CarGurus indicates that Canadians are divided on their thoughts around autonomous vehicles and driver assistance features. While 32% are excited about the vehicles, 29% are concerned and 38% have a neutral opinion about it. “Nearly half of …
