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What, and how many vehicles is each Canadian plant producing? 2024 Toyota RAV4 TrailPhoto by Nadine Filion Where does the Canadian automotive industry stand now? How many vehicles is each plant producing? What vehicles are they producing? And where are they being sold? Inspector Frank Calzavara is shown with a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in velvet … Read more

When owners of 2024- and 2025-model-year pickups activate the app, the truck won’t start, even if the thief has the key 2024 Ford F-150 preproduction model shown with optional featuresPhoto by Ford Ford is adding an app-based feature that prevents thieves from starting an F-Series pickup The Vehicle Start Inhibit feature won’t allow the truck … Read more

Automaker has taken to court at least a half-dozen of its own customers, says AP report, for complaining about build quality People walk past a Tesla shop at a shopping mall in Beijing on July 9, 2024Photo by Pedro Pardo /Getty Tesla has levelled several lawsuits at owners of its cars in China after they … Read more

You don’t have to pay the first price the dealer quotes. Here’s how you can negotiate new car price when you buy you next car. Photo by Getty If you ask the average car buyer to name their favourite part of the purchase process, negotiating the car price is unlikely to be at the top … Read more

Trump administration is moving full speed ahead on rescinding California’s waiver to create its own electric-vehicle mandate U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit (Future Investment Initiative) at the Faena Hotel and Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, February 19, 2025Photo by Roberto Schmidt /Getty The future of … Read more

The limited-edition option – just 5,800 will be sold – layers extra gear like steel bumpers and rock rails onto a Sahara 4xe 2025 Jeep Wrangler Backcountry 4xePhoto by Jeep Jeep’s new Backcountry package for Wrangler adds extra off-road chops to the Sahara 4xe The most notable additions are all-terrain tires, steel bumpers, and rock … Read more

Third-gen system offers improved fuel efficiency for passenger vehicles, better durability for heavy-duty commercial units Toyota’s new hydrogen fuel-cell system features significant improvements in performance, including fuel efficiency and a significant reduction in costs compared to the prior versionPhoto by Toyota Toyota reveals third-gen hydrogen fuel-cell technology Passenger vehicles get improved fuel efficiency and more … Read more

Most changes are minor, but besides a faster-performing infotainment system, there’s a new grille and interior materials, too 2026 Volvo XC60Photo by Volvo Volvo just announced a refresh for its upcoming 2026 XC60 It will include a new 11.2-inch touchscreen with faster performance Other changes include a new grille, interior materials, and optional items In … Read more

Does the hybrid’s fuel economy advantage make up for its price premium? Or should you stick with the lower-MSRP gasser? 2025 Mazda CX-50 HybridPhoto by Matthew Guy As an aside, for those unfamiliar with the difference between a Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-50, think of the latter as wearing a flannel shirt to work whilst … Read more

That’d extend the current 14th-gen’s lifespan to eight years—Ford likes to switch up the pickup every five or six years 2024 Ford F-150Photo by Ford The launch of the 15th-generation Ford F-150 could be delayed by a year, per new reports If true, such a delay would stretch the existing truck’s lifespan significantly The leak … Read more