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Nissan says it will make next-generation EV batteries by early 2029

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said Tuesday during a media tour of an unfinished pilot plant. Japan's legacy automakers have fallen behind newer rivals like America's Tesla and China's BYD in the emerging all-electric auto sector. But N...

The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo is perfect in its beauty

Maserati’s GranTurismo is gorgeous. Achingly gorgeous. So achingly gorgeous that, if it were a wom—oops, there was me well on my way to a full Weinstein before my better half peeked over my shoulder and cautioned that, with the cost of a VRBO here in California, I might want to keep this job a little while longer. So, to rephrase, the Maserati GranTurismo is as gorgeous, as, well, a Maserati, the marque I usually reference when others — like...

10 used cars with the best engines you can buy

Not yet ready to enter the electric era? Jack Warrick digs out 10 used bargains that offer unique and characterful engines

More Communauto cars are coming to Montreal

The car-sharing fleet in the city is getting 1,100 new vehicles — and more areas outside central Montreal are getting access — this year.

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20 Of The Greatest Pickup Trucks Ever Made

Eight Ends: Gushue, Tirinzoni wrap up an unreal season with Players’ Championship wins

Eight Ends is your source for news, insight and analysis from the Grand Slam of Curling. This edition features takeaways from the Princess Auto Players’ Championship. We’d also tip our hat to Gushue after that shot for the win.

Forgotten Cars of the 1990s

The decade marking the most significant change in car design yet seen, but some undeservedly slipped our net...

Here’s Why Riding Motorcycles Makes You a Better Driver

I’m sorry, but we’re better than you.

Electric vehicles are becoming easier to find in Canada, but not easier to afford

Electric vehicles are becoming easier to find at Canadian auto dealers, but they are still more expensive than most gas-powered vehicles. EV experts encourage drivers to consider fuel savings and provincial incentives as they mull over their next car purchase.

10 products every driver needs in their car

Enhance your driving experience with these 10 carefully curated automotive accessories. Your car deserves the best!

Ford Mustang 60th anniversary marked at Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ont.

Ford Canada marketing manager Scott Kuzma, Ford retirees Gary Barash and Darrell Drouillard, and Ford enthusiast Valerie Caradonna Higgins share their passion for the iconic American muscle car.

Car safety equipment was designed with men in mind, new study shows this should change

A team of American researchers has used trauma-injury data from car crash victims to evaluate differences in injury patterns typical for males and females.

What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.

5 DIY car maintenance items you can do, and some you shouldn’t do

More and more Canadians are trying to save money by doing DIY auto repairs, and those attempts don’t always end well. From air filters to light bulbs, here are five fixes you can make without compromising the safety or operation of your vehicle.

Business Matters: Tesla to lay off more than 10% of global workforce amid falling sales

Tesla is set to lay off more than 10 per cent of its global workforce, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. This comes as the U.S. electric vehicle maker grapples with falling sales and intensifying competition. Anne Gaviola has the story in Business Matters for Monday, April 15.

EV batteries pose challenges for Canada's mining industry

The federal government is pushing for every new light-duty vehicle sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, but questions are growing about how that goal will be reached. Mike Drolet explains how Canada's mining industry will be crucial to maintaining a steady supply of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Inspect your garage: Avoid storing these 5 items

The presence of a garage is convenient not only for storing a car but also for many other items. Garages are often transformed into workshops and storage spaces for various belongings. However, accumulating too many things in the garage isn't recommended. Some items should not be stored in your garage, writes Lifehacker. Books, documents, magazines...

Edmunds compares: 2024 Honda Passport vs. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Midsize SUVs with two rows of seating are an excellent option if you want something a little bigger than the ubiquitous small SUV. They have room for five and plenty of storage space but also are less expensive and easier to park than three-row SUVs. Among the available models, the Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee are worthy ambassadors. Each...

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday — a finding that could lead to better ways to dete...

Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit

Buying a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or PHEV, can be a great way to ensure fuel efficiency. These are hybrid vehicles that drive just like a regular hybrid but have a chargeable battery that allows you to first drive a short distance on all-electric power. Frequently charging the battery at home can significantly reduce your gasoline use. The issue a l...

2025 Toyota 4Runner gets four cylinders, upgraded interior

The longest gestation in automotive history has ended with the birth of an all-new Toyota 4Runner — the first new edition since the fifth gen arrived some 14 years ago in 2010. Looking much like the 2024 Tacoma with a boxed behind, the sixth-gen 4Runner enters the modern world with much-needed technology, more efficient engines — including a hybrid option — and more safety gear, but continuing with the purpose that has made this truck so famous:...

Garage storage ideas that will give you more space

Every garage needs a thorough cleanout and purge, and spring is the perfect time to do it! Here are a few steps and storage solutions for organizing your garage once and for all.

One-Third Of US EV Sales In Q1 2024 Were Tesla Model Ys

Sales of Tesla’s ubiquitous Model Y crossover are still going strong, even despite the EV market slowdown.

The divide over driverless taxis in San Francisco

The tech hub of San Francisco has become a growing market for driverless taxis. CBC’s Jean-François Bélanger takes a ride to learn about why people are divided over having so many on the road.

Intriguing Junkyard Discoveries of Roswell, New Mexico

The charming junkyard gems of Roswell, New Mexico

World’s finest V12 engines, and the great cars they powered

World’s greatest V12 engines, and the great cars they powered

Everything You Need To Know About Self-Driving Cars

Explore the future of transportation with our in-depth article on self-driving and autonomous cars. Uncover the groundbreaking technology behind these vehicles, the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, and how autonomous cars are reshaping the automotive industry. From enhanced safety features to the potential for reduced traffic congestion, discover the revolutionary impact of self-driving cars on our daily lives

The treasures of The Henry Ford museum

Join us for a tour around one of America’s finest car collections

Here's What a GSX-R1000 Looks Like Racing a Land Cruiser Off-Road

Can a custom Gixxer go head-to-head with an off-road icon?

Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study

The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.

The 60 most beautiful cars ever made

We take a look at the finest looking cars ever sold

Everything you need to wash your car – inside and out

As the weather warms up, people are eager to head outside and get to work. Cleaning your car—inside and out—can be a rewarding task, and we've got the tools to get you started.

Have questions about electric vehicles? We sat down with an expert

The Canadian government has introduced an Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard. The Weather Network's Nathan Coleman sat down with an expert to get answers to his EV questions.

The best-looking Fords ever sold

Double-take cars from the illustrious Blue Oval that fulfilled their brief better than many others

Edsel: The story behind the disaster

60 years since the death of the Edsel, this is the story behind one of the car world’s most infamous misfortunes

Katherine Brodsky: Owning an electric vehicle is madness and I regret ever buying one

Canadians have repeatedly been told that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. The Trudeau government has even mandated that all new vehicles sold in Canada must be electric by 2035 (and 60 per cent by 2030, which is just around the corner). There’s only one problem: to loosely quote Jerry Maguire, “Show me the infrastructure.” My own vehicle is a short-range plug-in, for which I paid a premium, after clearing with my strata (condo...

The rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar

The most unexpected cars ever to be made

The cars unlike anything their maker – sometimes any maker – had created before. Richard Bremner reviews the good, the bad and the ugly cars that were just plain different

Overlanding is a style of remote travel that helps some people ‘decompress'

Some call it adventure traveling, others call it overlanding. It's a hobby where people drive vehicles over difficult terrain for long periods. Radio-Canada's Jocelyn Boissoneault hit the trails with an adventure travel enthusiast to learn more.

The Junkyard Discoveries of Windsor, Colorado

The junkyard gems of Windsor, Colorado

Luxury SUV face-off: Edmunds compares the Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX

Genesis, the spinoff luxury automaker from Hyundai, launched its GV80 midsize SUV in 2021. Noting its high-quality interior, supple ride over bumps, and generous complement of standard tech features, Edmunds immediately ranked it as one of the top models in its class. But how does the Genesis stack up against the latest competition? The popular Lex...

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here's how to reduce your premiums

TORONTO — Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs. Experts say installing a tracking device and parking in a garage are among the actions that could help lower insurance costs. Generally,...

GM plans to move headquarters to different building in Detroit-source

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors is moving its headquarters deeper into downtown Detroit after spending more than 20 years in its riverfront home at the Renaissance Center, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. A spokesperson could not immediately be reached to comment, but the U.S. automaker has scheduled a press conference at 4:30 pm ET with CEO Mary Barra and Dan Gilbert, an

US opens probe into 3,322 GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over loss of brake assist

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate claims related to loss of brake assist for 3,322 GM Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicles. The NHTSA said it received reports of a hard brake pedal, followed by a "Brake System Failure" message at start up or while driving. The evaluation covers 2023 model year vehicles.

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The new car smell is appealing, but be cautious when borrowing

The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing, but finance and credit experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head.

Photos Of Japan's Most Bizarre Car Culture

Discover the rebellious world of Bōsōzoku culture. From roaring motorcycles to vibrant cars, delve into the heart of this Japanese subculture and explore the impact of Bōsōzoku on modern society.

America's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

A look at some amazing old wrecks

A dog in the car: The complete guide to a relaxed and calm ride with dogs

Merav Gamliel Boshan, a dog trainer, shares tips to help your dog have a comfortable and calm car ride with you.