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New electric Ford F-150 truck will be with us in 2022
There has been a lot of talk of an all-electric version of Ford’s best-selling truck and the vast majority of it has been rumour. A lot of what we think we know is still speculation but we now know for sure that there will be an electric Ford F-150 and it will be with us […]
How Dyson’s abandoned EV could change battery technology for other projects
The news that engineering innovator James Dyson was entering the world of EVs was met with joy from fans but groans from automakers. With a reputation for delivering innovative ideas that shake up the industry, some were not looking forward to the new competition. So it’s a shame that Dyson cancelled the project. It wasn’t […]
Kia announces new crossover EV for 2021
Kia is definitely not resting on its laurels, as it announced last week it is planning a new crossover EV for next year. The company says the new model is split between two versions. One a standard crossover and the other will be a high performance crossover with up to 500 miles of range. The […]
Ford reduces Mach-E charging time by 30%
The two main barriers to entry for electric vehicles are price and range anxiety. Yet dealerships hear another quite a lot, charging time. Having to wait an hour or several hours for the car to recharge enough to tackle another journey something we hear quite a lot. Ford are tackling that with the Mach-E by […]
How to maintain your EV when not in use
A couple of weeks ago, we discussed how to keep your car healthy while not being used to commute to work during lockdown. As more Canadians are investing in electric cars, I thought it might be useful to cover those too. If your EV is sitting on the drive during the COVID-19 epidemic, what do […]
Electric Transit van coming to Canada
The huge number of vans roaming our cities means they are fertile ground for electrification. With more cities setting pollution targets, charging for access to city streets and looking at ways to improve air quality, electrifying vans is a logical step to take. Ford are one of many van makers taking on the challenge. The […]
Kia Sorento to go electric during 2020
As part of Kia and Hyundai’s drive to electrification, another model is getting the EV treatment. The Kia Sorento, along with its Hyundai Tucson sibling and the Santa Fe, will be getting a PHEV and a hybrid variant. It’s all part of the company’s plan to have 23 EVs, 13 hybrids and 6 PHEVs in […]
The new Tesla pickup truck is here
I know Car Nation Canada doesn’t sell Tesla but when something happens that could reflect on the auto industry as a whole, I like to cover it. I think the new Tesla pickup truck is one of those things. Tesla had been promising us a pickup for years and some doubted it would ever arrive. […]
Ford to unveil Mustang-inspired EV on 17 November
Continuing on from yesterday’s coverage of the Mazda MX-30, Ford have also released some details on their new electric crossover. The eagerly-awaited EV has been a long time coming and a lot has been made of the fact it is said to use the Mustang as inspiration even though it’s a crossover. We still don’t […]
Mazda’s new EV will be a crossover
Mazda has been hinting at its new EV this week with a couple of teasers. In advance of the Tokyo auto show on 23 October, the automaker has been whetting our appetite a little for its new car. Even with a slick teaser video and some oblique stills, we only know that the new EV […]