General Motors (GM) will reduce its electric vehicle production targets for 2024 by at least 50,000 units. Instead of assembling 300,000 EVs, it now plans to build between 200,000 and 250,000. 　　The news was shared by GM CFO Paul Jacobson at Deutsche Banks Global Automotive Industry Conference. 　　The decision is 100-percent demand driven, he said, meaning that GM no longer...

2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 review: ultimate luxury MSRP $105,700.00 Score Details The BMW i7 is built for comfort and luxury -- not necessarily top performance. Pros Incredibly comfortable interior Excellent tech features Stunning design on the inside Relatively agile drive Cons Controversial exterior Not the most performance-focused The luxury electric car world has heated up a whole lot over the...

　　It was a common belief, just a few years ago: Once car buyers switch to an electric vehicle, they never want to go back. The draws were obvious: a dynamic ride, zero gasoline bills, a healthy conscience, to name just those. 　　That belief is still commonly cited in some parts of Canada, like British Columbia and Quebec, where uptake of...

Robotaxi specialist Cruise is restarting tests of its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Houston, TechCrunch reportedon Tuesday. Cruises main backer, General Motors, said on the same day that its investing a further $850 million in the robotaxi project. The developments come as Cruise makes a cautious return to testing its autonomous cars on public roads following a string of...

Automakers are announcing lots of new EVs, but affordable models are unfortunately rare. Hyundai is bucking the trend toward bigger, pricier models with the Inster, a subcompact electric SUV scheduled to debut at the Busan International Mobility Show in South Korea later this month. Named after the words intimate and innovative, but also throwing back to the old Hyundai Veloster,...

　　The Lotus Emeya electric car sets a new mark for a production car, as it can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 14 minutes. 　　Those hesitant to make the jump to EVs often mention the difficulty of accessing a charging network. Even more often, they cite the time it takes to recharge the vehicle. 　　Manufacturers are working...

　　Volkswagen is one of the carmakers most committed to electrification. While the North American range currently comprises just one model (with a second to follow before the end of the year with the ID.Buzz), there are five in Europe. 　　However, like other manufacturers, Volkswagen is dealing with a slowdown in the growth of demand for its EVs, which also means...

　　Recently, we shared a J.D. Power study about the purchase intentions of Canadian consumers concerning electric vehicles. It revealed that slightly more than half were not ready to make the transition. 　　Looking at the glass half full, this means nearly 50 percent of people in Canada are considering an electric vehicle for their next purchase. 　　That percentage is notably higher...

Theres a new electric SUV in town. Only a year ago, we were starved for electric EVs, with the Rivian R1S as the only true SUV-sized EV. Since then, the Kia EV9 has come out, and now, theres another model the Jeep Wagoneer S. The vehicle was first announced in 2022, but now we know a whole lot more about...

　　Why would I buy it?Turbo engine performanceToyota’s service experienceGood ride qualityWhy would I avoid it?Same interior as the FronxMisses some featuresWhat is it?The Taisor is Toyota's latest crossover offering although it is a re-badged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The latter has a good demand, and thanks to the carmakers' collaboration, Toyota also wants to have a slice of...

Cars seem to be simultaneously getting more exciting and more boring at the same time. Fifteen years ago, performance was the thing that set high-end cars apart from the rest. Sure, its important not to understate things like design and comfort, but ultimately, high-end cars were different because of their performance. But these days, you can get behind the wheel...

　　Canadian EV charging station supplier Flo has entered in an agreement with the Metro grocery chain to install charging stations in the parking lots of its stores in Quebec and Ontario. 　　In all, there will be 500 new charging stations in 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics and March Adonis grocery stores. Installation work on the stations will begin in...

　　Volvo introduces a passport for electric vehicle batteries, ahead of legislation that will make them mandatory in Europe. 　　EV manufacturing entails using a number of different natural resources. Studies indicate that in the long term, the environmental impact of an all-electric vehicle is less than that of an ICE (internal combustion engine) model, but there is an environmental footprint and...

　　Introduction Range anxiety is real. And let no one tell you otherwise. But, it’s also a little overrated. 　　Take me for instance. We have had the MG Comet on our long-term fleet for a while. And, though I have driven the car on and off for short stints like fetching coffee, I never dared to take it home. I live...

　　Over the past 18 months or so, there have been numerous announcements concerning the construction of facilities dedicated to electric vehicles, EV batteries and related components. The province of Ontario has been a particularly busy player on this front. 　　Stellantis, Honda and Volkswagen have committed to setting up plants dedicated to either battery production or electric vehicle assembly, or both....