News and notes from the auto industry
A new Outlander, Nissan honoured for safety features, Kia offers a new ‘life utility vehicle,’ Ford‘s new Bronco goes modular…
Buying used: six-cylinder 2011 Chevrolet Equinox a better bet
Consumer Reports gave the V6 version an average used car prediction, while the four-cylinder models are worse than average…
Alberta should be at the forefront of the shift to electric vehicles
We need a national mining strategy so Canada can supply the global market with the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries…
Mazda CX-30 Turbo has plenty of punch
Mazda recently added yet another compact SUV to its stable. The CX-30 represents good value for the money but the little things might drive you crazy…
Buying used: 2011 Ford Explorer a people mover with frills
This Explorer was aimed more at soccer moms than off-road rock-hoppers, and was still the quintessential suburban grocery-getter…
Manitoba poised to become a lithium-exporting powerhouse
Manitoba can quarterback an economic resurgence in Western Canada, focused on helping make the world greener through electric vehicles…
Auto industry news and notes
Recycled batteries and other components, plus new models and partnerships…
Canada can ride the electric vehicle trend to prosperity
We need to execute a three-point plan to ensure Canadians are in a position to benefit from this market disruption and innovation…
Land Rover Defender utilitarian, retro and capable
The 2021 version conveys a sense of ruggedness and capability that sets it apart from most other Rover products…
Mazda MX-5 RF may be ugly but it handles like a dream
The RF excels at point-and-squirt city handling, and can carve corners with the best of them…