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The EV truck has a range of 547 km (340 miles). The Cybertruck has 20-inch wheels. The angular design is still part of the formula.   Tesla's Cybertruck has been long-awaited. Unveiled in 2019, the sharp-edged electric truck finally made its appearance (in production form) at a delivery event. The first owners of the American pickup did indeed receive their...

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has officially introduced its 2024 vehicle lineup. This year's collection is essentially a carry-over from the 2023 model year with the exception that all vehicles can now be specified with the Noir trim.   Outlander PHEV: The Outlander PHEV returns with its award-winning design from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The 2024 model, priced between...

51st running of Canada's biggest auto show New brands and expanded EV test opportunities The Canadian International Auto Show will be celebrating 51 years when it returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this February. On the back of the event's third-highest-ever attendance, the show is looking to celebrate with an event that's even bigger and better. This year the...

Near-zero emissions steel expected in 2026 Automaker using purchasing power to develop low-emissions aluminum Volvo Cars continues to lead the auto industry when it comes to cutting emissions, and the automaker has just announced even more ambitious targets. The automaker wants to cut per-car emissions by 75 percent by 2030, and is just a couple of years away from...

UAW looks to expand after record contracts Thousands of auto workers signing union cards The United Auto Workers union is smelling blood in the water. Riding its historic contracts with Ford, Stellantis, and GM, the union is calling out to all non-union autoworkers in America and asking them to join up. The contracts the UAW ratified with the Detroit Three...

Fiat sales in U.S. and Canada have cratered But 500e announcement next week could turn tide Fiat has a sales problem in North America. The brand is selling fewer than one car per year for each of its dealers in Canada and not doing much better in the U.S. In the first three quarters of 2023, Fiat USA sold 425...

New tech and new companies mean more issues Hybrid models buck trend, score higher As Consumer Reports ranks brands for reliability, it uncovers model and segment trends as well. The 2023 car reliability survey has found that EVs are less reliable. With 79 percent more problems than conventional cars. “Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers...

Member surveys used to rank automakers Domestic brands and pickups trail Who makes the most reliable cars? Lexus, Toyota, and... Mini? That's according to the results of Consumer Reports' annual reliability brand rankings. Consumer Reports rates automaker reliability by surveying its members. This year's survey got data on more than 330,000 vehicles, from model year 2000 through to 2024. CR...

The Duramax diesel engine is more powerful. The infotainment system is paired with a new 17.7-inch touchscreen. Suspension and interior have been reworked. In 2021, Chevrolet introduced the fifth-generation Tahoe and the twelfth-generation Suburban. For 2025, Chevrolet is announcing a series of improvements and additions to enhance its offering in the full-size SUV segment. A more efficient diesel engine   Among the...

Nissan would like to invest in its UK factory to produce new EVs. Three electric crossovers are planed. Meanwhile in North America, the Nissan Leaf is trailering behind the competition.   Nissan played a leading role in the electrification push in the automotive industry when it democratized the concept with its Leaf city car at the beginning of the previous...