Steps taken by the Trump administration against key Chinese factories have had a negative impact on some automakers, as many OEMs around the globe have had to shut down assembly lines due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Trump’s tech …
A global shortage of semiconductors has led a number of automakers to halt production of certain vehicles, with the latest OEM being Daimler. Both OEMs and electronic makers are facing a shortage of chips, one reason being an increased demand …
New data from RAC Black Box Insurance indicates that current vehicle usage is at similar levels to last spring, despite the lockdowns in the United Kingdom. Ten per cent more cars are being used in the U.K. now than prior …
Tesla is recalling 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the United States over a computer fault that could reportedly cause the rear-view camera, safety systems, defogging/defrosting settings, Autopilot, turn signalling and driver alerts to fail. The affected models …
Kia is preparing to launch seven new electric vehicles by 2027 as part of its “Plan S” strategy. “The biggest news is that Kia will launch the first of its next-generation electric vehicles during spring this year,” said Auto Express. …
CARFAX Canada has launched a free service to make it easier for consumers to take care of their vehicles, by removing the hassle of keeping track of service records and staying on top of car maintenance schedules. Known as CARFAX …
U.S.-focused Cars.com has revealed five trends that it believes will advance the automotive sector in 2021 with regards to the future of virtual car-buying. “In the new virtual-first environment, digital platforms have significantly increased in importance for small businesses across …
Kelley Blue Book recently announced its 10 Best Automotive Technologies for 2021, with items like a stolen vehicle tracking software and exit warning to protect cyclists included on the list. “In 2021, we continue to be amazed by the incredible …
Nova Scotia is among the latest locations to benefit from federal government funding in the form of a $1,119,000 investment meant to expand electrification projects in the area. The funding will help Nova Scotia Power establish energy solutions for an …
The federal government is investing $100,000 in two takeCHARGE projects as part of a joint initiative between Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The initiative aims to help raise awareness about the benefits of owning a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) …
Wholesale prices continue to tumble this year as consumer confidence rebounds, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest COVID-19 update. Wholesale prices for both car and truck segments experienced a much steeper decline last week compared to previous weeks. “The month …
A closer look at Canadian automotive industry sales declines for 2020 reveal not only the largest year-over-year drop on record, but significant variation as numerous factors set the stage for an “uneven landscape of change,” according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants …
