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18 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
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from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Lucid Eyes 75% Upside, But Bankruptcy Fears Remain

Lucid Group's stock is at $8.58, with a price target of $15.07, indicating potential upside but significant financial risks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Woman charged with impaired operation following collision in Mississauga: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police reported that the two-vehicle collision involved a red Ford Explorer SUV and a Volkswagen SUV, each carrying two people. All four individuals were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to serious, but none were life-threatening.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Ford government to cut length of teachers' college, revamp training requirements | CBC News

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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Ford government to cut length of teachers' college, revamp training requirements | CBC News

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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

No F-150 in France? US automakers complain the EU blocks big trucks.

The average US residential road is 50-feet wide, while European roads are typically between 8.2-10.6 feet wide, highlighting the size disparity of vehicles.
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fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
#electric-vehicles
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Some U.S. car buyers envy what they cannot have affordable Chinese EVs | CBC News

Chinese electric cars are largely unavailable in the U.S. due to high tariffs, despite their affordability and advanced features.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

EV bloodbath: US sales plunge as Tesla tightens its grip

US electric-vehicle market sales dropped 27% in Q1 2026, highlighting the challenges faced by automakers without federal incentives.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

Traditional automakers are retreating from electric vehicles while start-ups like Rivian and Lucid advance with affordable models.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Well, That's One Way to Sell Americans on Electric Cars

Rising gas prices highlight the financial advantage of electric vehicles, while low EV adoption rates in the U.S. leave most Americans vulnerable to fuel cost volatility.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
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frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla's FSD Is Finally Approved In Europe. Only Not Everywhere Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is approved in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone after 18 months of testing and regulatory challenges in Europe.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla has not approved a new affordable EV model, and CEO Musk shows little interest in traditional car manufacturing.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Tesla Is Developing A Chevy Bolt-Sized Affordable Compact Electric SUV: Report

Tesla is developing an affordable compact SUV that won't be a decontented version of existing models.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Tesla's FSD Is Finally Approved In Europe. Only Not Everywhere Yet

Tesla's Full Self-Driving is approved in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone after 18 months of testing and regulatory challenges in Europe.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla vs. Ford: Don't Buy Either Stock Until You Read This

Tesla and Ford's 2025 results highlight diverging futures, with Tesla focusing on autonomy and AI, while Ford faces significant EV write-downs.
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frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Tesla's U.S. Sales Tanked In Q1. It Still Gained Market Share

Tesla's U.S. sales fell over 8% in Q1 2026, but it gained market share as the overall EV market contracted sharply.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

Tesla developing small, affordable SUV, report claims

Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, affordable SUV, but skepticism exists due to past decisions and CEO Elon Musk's statements.
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

First, Tesla canceled the Model 2-now it's working on a new small EV

Tesla has not approved a new affordable EV model, and CEO Musk shows little interest in traditional car manufacturing.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Tesla Is Developing A Chevy Bolt-Sized Affordable Compact Electric SUV: Report

Tesla is developing an affordable compact SUV that won't be a decontented version of existing models.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Community concerned about rise in auto thefts at GO station parking lots in Scarborough | CBC News

Auto thefts at GO station parking lots in Scarborough have increased, prompting calls for improved security measures from the local community.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford government's 'special economic zones' law facing constitutional challenge | CBC News

Ontario's Bill 5 allows cabinet to suspend laws, facing criticism from opposition, environmental groups, and Indigenous leaders.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ontario to extend workplace safety, insurance coverage in privately run retirement and group homes | CBC News

Ontario plans to extend workplace safety coverage to health-care and support workers in privately run retirement homes and group homes.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

How Can I Tell If A Car Is Reliable? An Honest Guide

Reliability is broadly defined by how often your car experiences unscheduled failures or malfunctions. A car that is more likely to experience failures is considered unreliable, whereas one that can go for 150,000 miles with nothing but regular maintenance would be considered reliable.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Toronto streets could see more food and music as city considers updating vending, busking rules | CBC News

Toronto is considering changes to licensing bylaws to enhance street vending and busking opportunities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Ford and Toyota Surges 6%: Two Auto Giants Prove the Global Car Market Is Alive and Well

Ford and Toyota stocks rose 6%, indicating strong consumer demand for vehicles despite economic challenges.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

How Ford Is Reinventing Itself as an AI Infrastructure Play After Its EV Stumble

Ford's $10.70 billion impairment charge marks a significant shift towards industrial infrastructure, focusing on software, commercial fleets, and battery energy storage.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

NextStar's South Korean parent company flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand | CBC News

LG Energy Solution expects a first-quarter operating loss due to weaker demand from electric vehicle makers.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

Ontario is increasing fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and implementing measures to streamline transit and housing development.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Volkswagen ends US production of its EV, citing market's 'unpredictability'

Volkswagen is shifting focus from electric vehicles to gas-powered SUVs in the US, ending ID.4 production in Tennessee by mid-April.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario proposing cap on ticket resale prices at original value | CBC News

Ontario government plans to outlaw excessive ticket resale prices to protect fans from price gouging.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario's ticket resale crackdown | CBC News

The province is banning the resale of event tickets above original value to protect consumers from inflated prices.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Ford and Rivian: BofA Reinstates Both as Regulatory Shift Reshapes the Auto Landscape

Bank of America rates Ford as a Buy with $17 target based on strong earnings fundamentals, while rating Rivian as Underperform with $14 target due to regulatory credit dependency and declining EV demand.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

EV sales targets in Quebec and British Columbia make Canada less competitive, Ford says | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges Quebec and British Columbia to eliminate electric vehicle sales targets, arguing they fragment Canada's auto market and disadvantage it against U.S. competition.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Rivian Tumbles 5% After U.S. Sales Plunge 26%, With R2 Launch and April 30 Earnings in Focus

Rivian Automotive shares fell 5% due to a 26.5% decline in U.S. vehicle sales, reflecting broader challenges in the EV market.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue | CBC News

A seatbelt status indicator that doesn't work correctly could create confusion. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
#chinese-evs
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
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With some Canadians ready to embrace Chinese-made autos, experts note there are security risks | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

With some Canadians ready to embrace Chinese-made autos, experts note there are security risks | CBC News

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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How soon will Chinese EVs be sold in Canada? | CBC News

Chinese electric vehicles entered the Canadian market March 1, but established brands like Tesla, Volvo, and Polestar will likely arrive first, while new Chinese brands face longer approval timelines.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How soon will Chinese EVs be sold in Canada? | CBC News

Chinese electric vehicles entered the Canadian market March 1, but established brands like Tesla, Volvo, and Polestar will likely arrive first, while new Chinese brands face longer approval timelines.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition | TechCrunch

Honda canceled three U.S. electric vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, Chinese EV competition, and slowing market growth, shifting focus to hybrid models instead.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

New federal auto task force will include Ontario, industry minister says | CBC News

The federal government will form an auto task force with Ontario to protect auto jobs, coordinate investments, and address electrification.
Canada news
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Canadians Are Warming Up To Affordable Chinese EV Imports

A majority of Canadians say China-built EVs won't affect their buying decision as Canada lowers tariffs and allows limited imports to encourage local production.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford recalling more than half a million vehicles in Canada due to software issue | CBC News

Ford recalls over 4.3 million U.S. vehicles and 590,191 Canadian vehicles due to a software glitch affecting trailer brakes and exterior lights, with over-the-air updates available starting March 17.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ford bemoans Chinese EV deal, says he still hasn't spoken to Carney | CBC News

Doug Ford says Mark Carney's China deal to allow 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada harms Ontario's auto sector and lacked prior communication.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Want A Great EV Deal? Buy One That's A Year Old

2025-model used cars sold in the fourth quarter of last year went for $6,370 less than their average new car transaction price. That's already substantial savings, but the numbers are even better for EV and PHEV shoppers. Models like the Dodge Charger Daytona and Jeep Wrangler 4XE have truly staggering discounts after less than a year on the road.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Canada cuts tariff on Chinese EVs in exchange for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada cuts its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars with export caps; China reduces canola seed tariffs from 84% to about 15%.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now?

It's no secret that China's high-tech electric vehicles and hybrids are taking over the worldeverywhere but in the United States and Canada, really. But that's about to change for the latter country very soon. On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we're discussing the recent trade deal that will renew Chinese EV imports into America's neighbor to the northand what that means for the entire North American car market.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada? Look At Australia.

Many smaller Chinese carmakers depend on exporting to foreign markets to achieve profitability amid falling domestic sales and stronger competition from larger brands.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Stellantis sells its stake of Ontario battery factory to South Korea's LG Energy Solution | CBC News

Stellantis said it would be selling its 49 per cent equity stake in NextStar to LG Energy Solution, in a Friday morning statement. Stellantis says it remains a committed customer and will continue to source battery products from NextStar. To date, the companies say roughly 1,300 people are employed at the Windsor plant with a long-term goal of 2,500 having employees.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Canada's Chinese EV Deal Doesn't End With Imports

Canada is exploring Canadian-built EVs produced in joint ventures with Chinese companies to export globally despite political and cost challenges.
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