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Just like Hyundai and Kia did a few weeks ago, two other automakers are investing in Massachussetts-based startup Factorial Energy, which happens to have former Panasonic, Daimler and Ford bosses on its advisory board. The goal is to accelerate the development of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. We’re talking about …

Even though vehicles keep getting bigger and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs leading the way, on average they proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner in 2020 than any of their predecessors, according to the latest Automotive Trends Report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Much of the credit …

People ordering one of the latest electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market need to show a lot of patience due to centralized production and/or limited battery supplies. Those who have signed up for a Toyota RAV4 Prime can tell you all about it. We have great news to …

Ever since FCA and PSA officially merged to form Stellantis , the world’s fourth largest automaker, the future of its 14 brands has been a hot topic. In the past few weeks, CEO Carlos Tavares offered a reassuring stance for the short and medium terms, but things could change significantly …

While Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says he wants to give all 14 FCA-PSA brands a chance to shine going forward, it’s the opposite for the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) performance division. Mopar Insiders has received confirmation from a Stellantis spokesperson that the SRT team is being disbanded, putting an …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While minivans are losing tons of customers to SUVs and crossovers, they remain immensely practical vehicles for Canadian families. For 2021, our Best Buy award goes to the completely redesigned …

FCA plans to invest $1.35-$1.5 billion to launch a new platform at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario in order to build plug-in hybrid and/or fully electric vehicles starting in 2023-2024, according to Unifor. The announcement came on Thursday following a tentative deal on a new three-year contract between the …

FCA has a new plan to sell minivans for 2021. The Pacifica is getting a significant update and the Grand Caravan is leaving Dodge to enjoy a second life under the Chrysler brand. Will it lead to more profit? Time will tell. One thing’s for sure, though: Canadian customers will …

About 17,000 Canadian auto workers represented by Unifor today voted in favour of a strike should negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three fail three weeks from now. A strike was authorized by 98.4 percent of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , 96.4 percent of Ford workers and 95.3 percent of those at General …

The Dodge Grand Caravan is dead, with production ending in August, but the name will live on. Exclusively for Canada, FCA is introducing the brand new 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan. It’s essentially the same minivan that’s sold as the Voyager in the U.S. since the 2020 model year. “Minivans are …