April 26, 2024 by Adam Malik
Most EV drivers depend on fast charging
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A recent survey has found that the majority of EV drivers rely heavily on DC fast chargers for their extended travel needs.
The study was conducted by FLO, a provider of EV charging...
April 26, 2024 by Adam Malik
The impacts of ‘dramatic changes’ to vehicle mix
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Significant shifts in the composition of light vehicles will have substantial impacts on the automotive aftermarket sector, recent research by Lang Marketing suggested.
Over 10 years...
April 24, 2024 by Adam Malik
Why incentives are key to the BEV transition
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The government shouldn’t be mandating consumers switch to battery electric vehicles but they should be offering greater incentives to help narrow the price gap, urged the head of the...
April 12, 2024 by Adam Malik
EV buyers concerns grow beyond charging issues
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As car buyers transition from gas-powered vehicles to battery electric, their satisfaction hinges increasingly on traditional factors such as quality and cost of ownership.
The latest...
April 18, 2024 by Adam Malik
Price tag continues to hold back potential EV buyers
Financial barriers continue to play a crucial role in Canadians’ hesitation towards electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study.
The latest findings from the Car Ownership Index by Turo found that one...
April 11, 2024 by Adam Malik
The biggest challenge for EVs is…
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No matter the product, something that forces people to change their behaviours will be the toughest sell to the public, according to an automotive leader.
Leila Afas, director of global public...
April 11, 2024 by Adam Malik
March sales strong, just not as strong as desired
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In what could be a sign that new vehicle sales might see their hot streak come to an end, March sales were underwhelming, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
While a 9.2...
April 10, 2024 by Adam Malik
Why some won’t buy an EV
High initial costs, range anxiety and lack of charging options are keeping many away from considering buy an electric vehicle, a recent survey found.
A recent survey from Refused Car Finance found that 66 per cent of respondents in the...
March 28, 2024 by Adam Malik
Canadians with EVs drive more than ICE drivers
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It would appear that those with electric vehicles don’t have concerns about range, new data suggest.
According to S&P Global Mobility’s analysis of the vehicle types that put up the...
Yes.. almost any small engine shop should be able to work on them. I believe there are new/used engines available, reasonably
directly from Japan. We service a couple of these, that were imported. Quite unique
March 26, 2024 by Adam Malik
Inflation’s impact on vehicle ownership
Canadian millennials are being driven away from car ownership due to high costs
Canadian millennials are increasingly being priced out of car ownership due to inflation, a recent study has revealed.
Those being hit hardest...
March 14, 2024 by Adam Malik
The 4 things needed to make the BEV goal a reality
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The federal government’s mandate to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the light vehicle segment has many automotive professionals questioning the validity of...
March 19, 2024 by Adam Malik
Quebec to phase out EV rebates
Dealers association raises concern over incentive removal
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Quebec will remove rebates for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2027.
The provincial government said that they no longer need...
February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik
VW engine coolant pump settlement approved
Volkswagen has reached a settlement deal in Canada to resolve allegations of issues with primary engine coolant pumps in certain 2008-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.
The Saskatchewan Court approved a nationwide...