Canadian male policyholders are more interested in electric vehicles (EV) than female policyholders, according to a Deloitte survey — and this could affect their already pricier insurance rates, said RatesDotCa. Of the Canadians buying a vehicle in the next three…
When Jesse Chiasson called a car dealership last month to buy a new vehicle, he ended up paying $1,000 to be put on a waitlist instead. “The salesman was pretty vague but hinted it could be 2024 by the time…
The semiconductor chip shortage — a byproduct of the demand for advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology — has caused repair challenges for car rental services, says one expert at the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Convention in Toronto. However,…
Insuring an electric vehicle (EV) may be cheaper than a gasoline vehicle, but it depends on a multitude of factors that varies for each consumer and the vehicle they’re comparing, according to rate comparison site RatesDotCa. “Many EVs come with…
Plans to expand a proposed U.S tax credit on electric vehicle purchases to cover North American-made cars is a boon for Ontario’s auto sector, but the province isn’t planning any buyer incentives for local drivers. Ontario’s economic development minister, Vic…
TORONTO – Unifor is calling for a national auto strategy, and a dedicated federal government ministry to lead it, at a time of “significant and uncertain change” in the industry amid the transition to electric vehicles. The recommendations are contained…
YELLOWKNIFE – Electric vehicles are a rare sight in Canada’s North, with challenges such as frigid winter temperatures and limited infrastructure. The Northwest Territories is hoping to change that. The territorial government plans to develop a vehicle-charging corridor between the…
Canadians are becoming increasingly interested in getting an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase on one hand, but consumers also seem concerned about the cost of insuring electric vehicles, according to data from rate comparison site My Choice. Seventy-seven per cent…
Occupants in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models are less likely to be injured in a crash than people in similar gas-powered vehicles, according to a new report. Lithium-ion batteries is the primary power source for today’s EVs. This means…
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is speeding up its goal for when it wants to see all light-duty vehicles sold in Canada to be electric. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced Tuesday that by 2035 all new cars and light-duty trucks…
TORONTO – The electric vehicle road trip is becoming a practical reality as an increasing number of players work to close gaps in Canada’s fast-charger networks and ease fears of getting stranded along the way. New entrants like Petro-Canada and…
MONTREAL – Automakers are expressing concern that it will be difficult to comply with a new law in Quebec that requires them to sell a minimum number of electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Starting with the 2018 model…