How a 25% Tariff on Goods from Mexico and Canada Could Affect the Auto Industry and Car Buyers President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada to address border issues involving drugs and migrants, alongside proposed increases on Chinese imports. This move could significantly impact the auto industry, […]

Chinese-made EVs are now subject to a 100% tariff. What does this mean for Canadians? Canada’s new 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) aims to protect its emerging EV sector, prevent market flooding with cheaper Chinese EVs, and support domestic production. While the tariff is intended to help Canadian manufacturers “level the playing field,”

Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff Canada has announced a 100% tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, following similar actions by the US and European Union. Additionally, Canada will impose a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminium. This move, set to begin on October 1 for EVs and October 15

Federal call for new EV charging will help Canadians go electric, but more action needed from industry and all levels of government The Canadian government has requested proposals to expand the EV charging network as part of its Zero-emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. With EVs making up 12% of new car sales, Canada currently has over

B.C. lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash On June 18, 2024, British Columbia reduced the rebate cap for electric vehicles from $55,000 to $50,000, limiting the $4,000 rebate to cheaper models. This move has faced criticism from Canadian automobile industry leaders, who argue it was made hastily and will negatively impact consumers

New BYD Hybrid Can Drive Non-Stop for More Than 2,000 Kilometers BYD Co. unveiled a new hybrid powertrain that can travel over 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) without recharging or refuelling, outpacing rivals Toyota and Volkswagen. This technology, featured in the Qin L and Seal 06 sedans, is set to launch in China with prices under

Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada Honda is investing $11 billion in Ontario, Canada, to build electric vehicle and battery plants, its largest investment in the country. This move aims to meet growing North American demand for EVs. Honda plans to start operations by 2028 with an annual production

Electric tops 10 per cent of vehicle sales in Canada for first time In 2023, electric vehicle registrations in Canada exceeded 10% of total new vehicle registrations for the first time, according to Statistics Canada. This milestone reflects a growing trend in EV adoption, with plug-in hybrids and hybrids leading the growth. Despite challenges in

Putting electric vehicles to the test: Are we ready for 2035? The readiness for widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035 is explored, highlighting challenges like range, charging infrastructure, and repairs. The consumer landscape appears unreliable and unregulated, with concerns about pricing and reliability of charging infrastructure. Additionally, there’s a call for more support

Many roadblocks stand in the way of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), but with every challenge, there lies an opportunity. by Rene Young Hardly a day goes by without an article related to electric vehicles appearing in news feeds. A guy traveling from Manitoba to Michigan has trouble finding charging stations along his route