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What is Quebec’s Plan for Vehicle Electrification Moving Forward?

04/10/2022

Unsurprisingly, the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) led by Prime Minister François Legault won the Quebec provincial election on Monday. We’re not going to talk about that here, though. Rather, we want to look at what the government has promised and plans to do when it comes to vehicle electrification. Under …

Subaru Crosstrek, a Star in Quebec, Returns With a New Generation for 2024

28/09/2022

Some automakers offer a selection of models that are perfectly suited for customers in Canada and Quebec in particular. Subaru is one of them, with the Crosstrek finding a home in more driveways across La Belle Province than in any other part of the country. This is not a surprise …

2022 NAIAS in Detroit Has Bittersweet Taste for Visitors

20/09/2022

The last time Detroit held its North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was more than three years ago, in January 2019. The organizers then had this idea of moving the event to June and use a different approach in order to drive interest, but the COVID-19 pandemic obviously changed everything.

7 Cool Facts About the 7th-Gen Ford Mustang

19/09/2022

The all-new and highly anticipated 2024 Ford Mustang made its global debut on September 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It was in fact one of the hottest new models to look out for in our Fall 2022 Preview . How will purists respond to the …

Jeep’s EV Future is Finally Taking Shape

14/09/2022

Electrification efforts at Jeep really started last year with the first plug-in hybrid models wearing the new “4xe” badge (as in 4x4 with an electric twist). However, in its quest to become the leading zero-emission SUV brand in the world, Jeep will launch four all-electric models in North America and …

New Tax on Luxury Cars : Why it Exists and How it Works

06/09/2022

Porsches, Ferraris, Bentleys and other high-priced cars are now significantly more expensive in Canada since the new Select Luxury Items Tax Act came into effect on September 1, 2022. This move by the federal government is similar to what other countries around the world have done to tax the rich, …

What Do Automakers Have in Store for This Fall?

30/08/2022

A new auto show season is upon us, and unlike the previous two, this one probably won’t be affected by the global pandemic. The action will start in mid-September with the first-ever North American International Auto Show (Detroit) held in the summer. A month later, all eyes will turn to …

2022 Monterey Car Week Summed up in Seven Vehicles

24/08/2022

Following two years of COVID-19, the annual Monterey Car Week in California returned for 2022 with even more eye candy for auto enthusiasts and collectors. A number of automakers, big and small, were on hand to reveal all-new products, while the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and RM Sotheby’s auction …

Dodge Speed Week Had it All, From Special Editions to Loud EVs

24/08/2022

The brand that gave us the Charger, Challenger and Durango is charging forward with a plan called “Never Lift” including many exciting announcements for performance enthusiasts. The latest came during Speed Week in Pontiac, Michigan. In case you missed them, here’s what you need to know: Charger and Challenger The …

Top 10 Lightest and Heaviest Vehicles in Canada

17/08/2022

Weight is public enemy number one, everybody knows that. Whether it’s sports cars aiming for top performance or electric vehicles obsessed with range, the lighter the better. If you look at modern cars and trucks, however, you’d think they’ve never been bigger and heavier. Same thing for all those SUVs …