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US government watchdog faults Postal Service analysis of new trucks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Postal Service relied on false assumptions as it evaluated purchases of a new generation of delivery…
US agency opens probe into electric vehicle batteries
DETROIT (AP) — US safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers…
Ontario GM facilities to see millions in government investment
OSHAWA, Ont. — The federal and Ontario governments are spending $259 million each to support production at General Motors…
Ontario government to introduce legislation to temporarily cut gas, fuel taxes
TORONTO — Ontario plans to temporarily reduce taxes on gas and diesel, but it will only take effect after the June provincial…
Canadian auto sales dropped nearly 20 per cent in March: DesRosiers
TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) says Canadian auto sales were down nearly 20 per cent in March compared with the…
More support needed to meet new EV sales mandates: Automakers
CALGARY — Canadian automakers say the dollar value of an existing federal incentive for consumers who purchase electric vehicles…
GM Canada names Marissa West new president and general manager
OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors has named Marissa West its new president and general manager of GM Canada.
West is currently…
BC drivers getting one-time rebate to help with rising fuel prices
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public auto insurer is giving a one-time rebate to help drivers cope with the cost of rising fuel…
Ontario putting more EV chargers at rest stops, parks
TORONTO — Ontario is putting $91 million toward installing electric vehicle chargers at highway rest stops, carpool parking lots,…
Canada’s new electric vehicle registrations soar in 2021
OTTAWA — More new electric vehicles hit the road in Canada last year than ever before but the growth is nowhere near what is…
Tailored ride
From the February 2022 print edition
The Ford Transit is the best-selling commercial van in Canada, and for 2022 it adds…
Greener roads ahead
From the February 2022 print edition
There is unprecedented interest in sustainability worldwide. In 2020, Canada joined over…