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Automakers seeking to win over EV converts should use the 2022 Kia EV6 as their template

Automakers seeking to win over EV converts should use the 2022 Kia EV6 as their template

What began as a trickle of models with battery-electric propulsion is rapidly becoming a fast-flowing stream, with more such models expected soon. In this field, the Kia EV6 enters production with great looks and an unexpected but welcome level of performance.
Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Champagne sees the industry as key to Canada’s future
The Auto Sleuth: Volvo adds electric Recharge versions; Lexus’ first EV + more

The Auto Sleuth: Volvo adds electric Recharge versions; Lexus’ first EV + more

Hot off the press news from the auto world!
Winter tires are required on many B.C. routes between Oct. 1 and March 31

Winter tires are required on many B.C. routes between Oct. 1 and March 31

While fall’s leisurely arrival has winter driving far from the minds of many in British Columbia, cooler temperatures and gray skies will be here soon enough. And that means that regardless of the kind of vehicle you drive , it’s time to switch to winter tires.
Rally-inspired sedan keeps its performance creds on the front burner

Rally-inspired sedan keeps its performance creds on the front burner

Many automakers participate directly or indirectly in motorsports. For the past two decades, Subaru has been laser-focused on rally racing, with competition versions of the WRX and WRX STI models leading the charge.
The Auto Sleuth: Honda’s updated HR-V, 2024 Blazer goes electric, and more

The Auto Sleuth: Honda’s updated HR-V, 2024 Blazer goes electric, and more

Honda’s updated HR-V small utility vehicle is bigger and stronger
2022 Outback Wilderness: Tricked-out Subaru takes direct aim at growing outdoorsy market

2022 Outback Wilderness: Tricked-out Subaru takes direct aim at growing outdoorsy market

There likely isn’t an automaker that’s better positioned than Subaru to confront the mainstream off-road-vehicle market that’s dominated by Jeep plus various hardcore-appointed Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota models.
Alliance with Renault-Nissan bears fruit with 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

Alliance with Renault-Nissan bears fruit with 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

“I get by with a little help from my friends,” is a line from a classic Beatles song. It could also apply to Mitsubishi — a member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance — that uses the Nissan Rogue framework for the 2022 Outlander.
2022 Nissan Frontier: Not 100 per cent new, but new enough to matter

2022 Nissan Frontier: Not 100 per cent new, but new enough to matter

It’s been a long time coming — 18 model years to be exact — but Nissan has finally launched a new generation of its light-duty Frontier pickup. Sooner would have been better, but let’s examine if it’s worth the wait.
New Car Dealers Association of BC applauds electric vehicle rebate increase

New Car Dealers Association of BC applauds electric vehicle rebate increase

Rebate for EVs hiked to a maximum of $4K
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