Features

Whether summer brings dry heat or humid rain to your region, now is the perfect time for vehicle maintenance. People assume that only winter weather demands extra care. But summer has...
Industry News

Isuzu, Toyota, Hino and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have announced they will jointly plan and develop light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric trucks for the...
Electric Avenue

Ford is preparing to cut up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks as the automaker tries to boost profits to fund its push into the electric-vehicle market, according to people familiar...
Industry News

The 11th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada™ Awards were recently announced with Toyota winning more awards than any other OEM fleet organization. Out of Toyota's seven total...
Industry News

A new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions, indicates that the average total cost of repairs for EVs is higher than non-EVs, or even luxury non-EVs.   CCC completed analysis of two...
Industry News

Walmart has announced plans to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles from Canoo, an American electric vehicle developer and manufacturer. With an option to buy up to 10,000...
Industry News

In an unprecedented move by an automaker, General Motors is discounting some customers on its new 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric SUV in exchange for them signing a non-disclosure...
Industry News

After serving Kelowna area customers for more than five decades, Kelowna Toyota is celebrating the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility. The new location will enable...
Industry News

Ford said Friday it is issuing a new recall for 100,000 U.S. vehicles over fire risks, and expanding an earlier recall after a series of reported fires. The new recall covers certain...
Industry News

Approximately 66% of drivers who preferred hands-on lane centering to a hands-free version said they would buy a vehicle with a hands-on version, but fewer than half said they would...
Electric Avenue

GM has released a new EV First Responder Training program that not only provides vital information on the technology inside of an electric vehicle but also details industry best...
Names & Places

Michelle Avello has been promoted to Manager Fleet sales for Subaru Canada. Michelle has 16 years of industry experience and joined Subaru in June of 2019. Michelle's industry...
Electric Avenue

Buffeted by Covid lockdowns, semi- conductor shortages and other issues Tesla has lost its position as the worlds leading EV brand. Tesla saw deliveries drop by 18% during the second...
Industry News

The U.S. federal government has begun cracking down on individual diesel owners and enthusiast tuners who use aftermarket “defeat devices” that disable emissions controls on vehicles...
Electric Avenue

Students enrolled in Vancouver Community College’s (VCC) Automotive Service Technician program will now be able to learn how to service and repair hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles...
Electric Avenue

Ford is recalling around 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks because a software issue may result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure. The recall is the first for...
Features

While there may never be a perfect time to transition your fleet to electric vehicles (EVs), today's tailwinds such as legislation, incentives, and growing support for corporate...
Electric Avenue

Using Geotab’s EV Suitability Assessment (EVSA), Geotab set out to evaluate whether the current electric pickup models on offer have the required range capabilities needed for...
Names & Places

Clearway Group of Companies is pleased to announce that Angelique Singh has joined their team as Fleet Manager of Clearway Equipment Ltd..  Angelique brings 20+ years of experience in...
Electric Avenue

Tesla's car factories in Texas and Berlin are losing “billions of dollars right now” as supply chain disruptions hamper the electric vehicle giant’s ability to ramp up production,...
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