Hyundai and Kia Recall 570,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling just over 570,000 vehicles due to a fire risk. The companies estimate about 1 percent of the affected units are believed to have the identified problem.
3/24/2023
Ford Is Already Planning a Second-Generation F-150 Lightning
Ford is already working on the next steps for its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. The company says the plan is to send the next-generation model into production in 2025.
3/24/2023
2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: Best Resale Value Among PHEVs, Says CBB
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the PHEV offering the best residual value, according to Canadian Black Book (CBB). The firm is evaluating residual values of plug-in hybrid models for the first time this year.
3/24/2023
Ford Expects to Lose $3 billion on EV Sales this Year
Ford has said it expects to lose $3 billion this year on the sale of its electric models. The good news is that the company still expects to make a profit overall.
3/24/2023
Genesis is Considering a Production Version of the Mint Concept... for Europe
Genesis is considering a production version of the Mint concept for Europe, according to the Autocar website. The small prototype charmed a lot of visitors to the 2019 New York Auto Show and then the 2020 Montreal Auto Show.
3/23/2023
Video: Hyundai Develops Autonomous Robot for Recharging EVs
Hyundai has shared a video showcasing the robot it has developed that takes charge of… charging an EV’s batteries. One can think of a host of situations where this technology will prove beneficial.
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Dodge Hornet R/T GLH Concept: a Second GLH Version for the Newest Dodge SUV
Dodge showed a second GLH concept for its Hornet. The appearance of the GLH version of the Hornet R/T hybrid flew a bit under the radar during the model's first-drive launch last week.
3/23/2023
The year 2024 will be the last for the Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet has announced that the Camaro will bow out after the year 2024. To mark the occasion, a collector's edition will be offered.
3/23/2023
Kia Presents the EV5 Electric Concept
Kia has shared first images of the new EV5 concept, which is a precursor of the all-electric production model to come. The EV5 is destined first to be sold in China, and that should start there later this year.
3/22/2023
Hyundai Reiterates Commitment to Physical Buttons in Vehicle Interiors
Hyundai says it will continue to equip its vehicle interiors with physical buttons rather than going with solely touch-sensitive commands. The automaker cites safety reasons among others to explain its strategy.
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: A Devilish 1,025 HP
Dodge has introduced the latest special edition of its Challenger. The SRT Demon 170 will offer a maximum output of 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque, no less.
3/21/2023
Video: This Is What happens Inside Your Tires When You Drive
A GoPro camera mounted inside a tire shows what happens in there when you drive. The deformations of the rubber are pretty impressive.
3/21/2023
2024 Acura Integra Type S to Offer 320 HP
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S sedan will be rated at 320 hp of output, the Japanese automaker has confirmed. That's five more than the Honda Civic Type R offers.
3/21/2023
GM Files Patents Multistow Name, Destined for a New Tailgate for Pickups
GM has filed a patent request for the name Multistow, to be used for a new tailgate for pickups. There’s no longer any doubt, the tailgate arms race is on in the pickup truck segment
3/20/2023
Two Separate Recalls Affect over 300,000 Hyundai vehicles in Canada
Over 300,000 Hyundai models are being recalled in Canada as part of two major campaigns. One affects multiple models, the other just the Veloster.
3/20/2023
Audi Confirms Q6 e-tron for Next Year
Audi has confirmed the arrival of a new electric model. As its name suggests, the Q6 e-tron will slip into the German automaker’s lineup between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron. The electric SUV could debut in Europe this year and in North America in 2024, likely as a 2025 model.
3/20/2023
Major Vehicle Price Hikes Planned by Porsche
Porsche announced this week that it will be significantly increasing the price of its vehicles over the course of the next year. The brand's future electric models will not escape the inflation.
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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: Drive Small, Pack Big
The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a wagon but it offers more interior space than some crossovers. And of course, it has that famed Swedish interior fit and finish to further seduce you. Here’s our review
3/17/2023
One Million Miles for this 2003 Honda Accord
A 2003 Honda Accord is the latest vehicle known to have passed the million-miles-driven milestone. The 3.0L V6 engine it currently runs on is the original one in the car when it was bought new 20 years ago.
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Pricing for Canada Announced
Hyundai Canada has announced pricing for the 2023 Ioniq 6 sedan. The offer starts, unsurprisingly, at $54,999, which is below the $55,000 limit to keep the EV eligible for government discounts, both federally and provincially. Note that outside Quebec, only the RWD version gets a provincial discount (where they are offered).
3/17/2023
The Next BMW X2 Will Also Be Offered in Electric Version
BMW confirmed there will be an electric version of the next-generation X2 SUV. It remains to be seen if the future iX2, as it’s to be called, will be offered in North America.
3/17/2023
Seat Belt Issue Prompts Honda Recall of 500,000 Vehicles
Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix a problem with seat belts that could wear out over time. In Canada, just over 51,000 models are affected.
3/17/2023
Volkswagen Unveils the ID. 2all, the Electric People’s Car
Volkswagen has presented the ID. 2all electric concept, conceived as a new people’s car, thanks in good part to a selling price of around 25,000 Euros. It’s not really expected that the model will be sold in North America, but time will tell what VW finally decides.
3/16/2023
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB Show Off Updates
Mercedes-Benz presents the 2024 GLA and 2024 GLB SUVs, plus their AMG variants. The GLA models will debut late in 2023, the GLBs in early 2024.
3/16/2023