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...
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...
February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik
How EVs will impact insurance rates
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Canadian electric vehicle owners might face higher insurance premiums in the near future, according to a recent report by Morningstar DBRS.
The shift from traditional gas-powered vehicles to...
February 21, 2024 by Adam Malik
The roadside safety risk EVs pose
A screengrab of a video from The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln showing a 2022 Rivian R1T truck crashing through a guardrail before being stopped by concrete barriers
Recent crash tests...
February 20, 2024 by Adam Malik
Why average age will keep going up
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While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the...
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Canadian vehicle preferences continued to trend toward light trucks over passenger cars in 2023.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the light truck segment outperformed passenger cars, with overall truck share breaking the 85 per cent mark for the...
February 14, 2024 by Adam Malik
Year starts strong for new vehicle sales
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New vehicle sales for January 2024 were the highest they’ve been in the last couple of years, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
Year over year, the gain was about 15 per...
February 13, 2024 by Adam Malik
The top vehicles for the money
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A group has recently highlighted the top vehicles in each segment for the money they cost. And a new category has been added for the top plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Honda and Kia each won four Best Car...
February 2, 2024 by Adam Malik
Canadians hanging on to their savings
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Households in Canada have accumulated an unprecedented amount of savings during the pandemic. But unlike the U.S., households here haven’t been drawing down on their savings at the same pace...
January 25, 2024 by Adam Malik
Speeding a top concern for Canadians
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A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas.
The concern is there even though many...
January 31, 2024 by Adam Malik
Predicting the year ahead for new vehicles
After a few years of anything but normal, predictions out of the United States are calling good year ahead for car buyers as a level of normalcy returns to the marketplace.
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After seeing...
January 25, 2024 by Adam Malik
What will be the story for used vehicles in 2024?
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Used vehicle values have trended downward on both sides of the border in recent months. A recent analysis expects pricing to remain high.
Canada Black Book’s Used Vehicle...