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Did General Motors knowingly sell several hundred thousand cars, SUVs and pickups with faulty transmissions? That’s what a U.S. class action alleges, and it’s just been approved by a federal appeals court. The lawsuit involves Chevrolet , GMC and Cadillac vehicles from the 2015-2019 model years equipped with Hydra-Matic 8L90 …

BrightDrop , the General Motors subsidiary that was launched in 2021 to sell electric cargo vans, will be moved under the Chevrolet brand, the automaker has announced. The smaller BrightDrop Zevo 400 will now be sold as the Chevrolet BrightDrop 400, while the full-size BrightDrop Zevo 600 will be sold …

If you’re familiar with the Ariel Atom , you probably know that there’s an off-road variant of the funky little British kart called Nomad. The latter benefited from a redesign this summer, and guess what? The company may soon be offering an electric option, too. The Ariel E-Nomad is just …

Porsche Drive, the German automaker’s exclusive subscription and rental program, is today marking its fifth anniversary in Canada. Previously known as Porsche Passport, the service began operating in Toronto on August 29, 2019. It later expanded to Montreal, Vancouver and Kelowna. “Porsche Drive is a flexible and convenient alternative to …

Great news for existing and future owners of a Bronco Raptor or Ranger Raptor : Ford has an easy fix to give either vehicle a serious dose of muscle. What is it? Just a new software calibration for the 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 engine available via Ford Performance Parts . With …

Chrysler is going through an existential crisis right now, with nothing but minivans in its portfolio. You can bet it was one of the brands that Stellantis recently threatened to axe if they don’t turn things around. Outraged by the lack of support from the automaker, Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., …

While continuing to expand its EV portfolio and advance battery technologies, Hyundai plans to ramp up hybrid vehicle production and solidify its leadership as a mobility and energy solutions provider. That’s all part of the new mid- to long-term strategy, called the “Hyundai Way,” which was unveiled on Wednesday at …

So, what’s at the top of your wish list when it comes to features and technologies in your next vehicle? Do you look for the same things as most shoppers? To answer that last question, you can look to the 2024 edition of AutoPacific’s Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS), which …

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …

Major changes are in store at Infiniti for the 2025 model year. As previously reported, the full-size QX80 is completely redesigned for the first time in 14 years, the midsize QX60 is trading its trusted V6 for a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the compact Q50 is not returning. But that …