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Walmart Canada increases order of Tesla Semi Trucks
MISSISSAUGA — Walmart Canada is more than tripling its reservations of 18-wheeler Tesla Semi trucks.
Walmart Canada is now…
California to end sales of new gas powered cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Electric vehicle market sees supply challenges
TORONTO — The COVID-19 pandemic has pummelled Canada's automobile industry but it's the lack of supply that's helping to…
Yukon aims for 200 times more electric vehicles by 2030
The Yukon government wants to see more than 4,800 electric vehicles on the road by 2030 as part of its bid to drastically cut the…
The Ford Escape Hybrid
From the August 2021 print edition
At last, the compact SUV segment has competition in conventional hybrid powertrains. The…
GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola
DETROIT — General Motors formed its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week, this time a $2 billion deal…
Electronics could stop 40 per cent of big truck rear crashes
DETROIT — Safety features such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warnings could prevent more than 40 per cent…
Enterprise Holdings closes deal to buy Discount Car and Truck Rentals
TORONTO — Discount Car and Truck Rentals is officially owned by the parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Enterprise…
Autoworkers vote to approve strike action if needed: Unifor
TORONTO — The union representing Canadian workers at the Detroit Three automakers have voted to approve strike action if needed in…
Chinese electric car brand NIO looks at expansion abroad
BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand NIO plans to start expanding to Western markets next year and might export a battery-swapping…
Honda reaches $85-million airbag settlement
NEW YORK — Honda has reached an $85 million settlement with multiple states over allegations that it hid safety failures in the…
Ford issues two recalls of 63,367 vehicles
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford has issued two recalls affecting 63,367 vehicles in Canada, citing safety issues with the brakes and coil…