21+ hour, 25+ min ago  (297+ words) Sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) recorded a significant 19.7-percent year-over-year increase in May 2026, even as the broader automotive market actually contracted. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians purchased 18,308 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles during the month. This growth stands in contrast…...

1+ day, 3+ min ago  (413+ words) By Derek Boshouwers, Friday, 17 July 2026 Lucid Motors found itself in a speculative tailspin this week after rumours of bankruptcy sent the EV maker’s stock plummeting over 40 percent. Lucid responded by firmly denying the rumours, but the panic highlights the intense…...

1+ day, 39+ min ago  (347+ words) Ford is preparing to roll out a major update to its BlueCruise hands-free driving assistance system. The update will benefit eligible 2024 F-150 owners across Canada and the U.S. The trucks will be upgraded from software version 1.2 to version 1.4. According to the automaker,…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (441+ words) In a reversal of its recent SUV-only strategy, Volvo is reportedly looking at bringing back sedans and station wagons to U.S. showrooms, in electric form. And we’ll provide the usual caveat-laden hope that the Swedish automaker would include Canadian showrooms in…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (354+ words) By Germain Goyer, Wednesday, 15 July 2026 Audi is making several upgrades to the Q3 for the 2027 model-year, particularly on the technology front. Please note that details for the Canadian market will be announced at a later date. The subcompact SUV benefits from…...

3+ day, 52+ min ago  (228+ words) Alfa Romeo is preparing for a reset in a segment it wants to compete seriously in. Following the recent discontinuation of the Tonale crossover in North America, the Italian automaker has released a first teaser image of its upcoming replacement....

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (338+ words) According to Automotive News, the automaker determined that the initial project wouldn't be competitive enough against heavyweights developed by Mercedes-AMG and BMW’s M division. Initially expected in dealerships as early as December, the QX80 Red Sport was primarily supposed to stand…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (317+ words) By Derek Boshouwers, Tuesday, 14 July 2026 BMW has announced a substantial expansion of a vehicle safety campaign in Canada, recalling an additional 26,247 cars and SUVs due to a manufacturing defect in the engine starter that poses a severe fire risk. The…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (406+ words) By Derek Boshouwers, Monday, 13 July 2026 Jeep is reaching into its heritage archives to bring back one of its most celebrated historical trims. The automaker today presented the 2027 Jeep Wrangler Laredo, marking the ninth installment in its year-long Twelve-4-Twelve special-edition…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (282+ words) Toyota is making a few targeted changes to the Corolla Hatchback for the 2027 model-year. The Japanese compact car retains its existing powertrain and the bulk of its equipment, but receives a digital gauge cluster across the entire lineup. It also…...