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Canadian auto sales fell 19.7 per cent in 2020 from a year earlier
TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says that 1.54 million cars and trucks were sold in Canada in 2020, falling 19.7…
The Chevrolet Bolt LT
From the December 2020 print edition
The case is getting stronger for electric vehicles in fleet applications as the adoption…
Late sales rebound helps US automakers avoid 2020 disaster
DETROIT — Sales of new vehicles in the US fell 14.6 per cent last year, but a second-half rebound from a coronavirus-related…
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot shareholders approve merger
MILAN — Shareholders of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot decisively voted Monday to merge the US-Italian and French carmakers to…
Magna to form joint venture with LG Electronics to build electric car components
Shares of auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. hit an all-time high after the company announced a deal with LG…
Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada
MARKHAM, Ont. — Honda says it will recall 130,000 vehicles in Canada, including certain Fit, Civic, Accord, Insight and Acura ILX…
Amazon’s Zoox unveils autonomous electric vehicle
An autonomous vehicle company acquired this year by Amazon has unveiled a four-person "robo-taxi,'' a compact, multidirectional…
Ottawa to purchase new electric buses
OTTAWA — Through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, the City of Ottawa will purchase more buses, including battery-electric…
China’s auto sales rise in November, but down for the year
BEIJING — China's sales of SUVs, minivans and sedans rose by double digits in November as the country recovered from the…
Auto sector slow to hire back as manufacturers lagged
TORONTO — The Canadian auto sector has been slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, though employment is still down nearly…
Uber sells its robot vehicle division
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Uber is selling off its autonomous vehicles development arm as the ride-hailing company slims down after its…
Hyundai recalls more vehicles following US fine
DETROIT — A week after being fined by regulators for delaying safety recalls, Hyundai is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the…