Greg Layson

<p>Toyota’s Canadian new-vehicle sales surged 28.5 per cent to 57,266 during the first quarter of 2024.</p>

<p>The federal government has extended the life of its Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, which offers rebates worth up to $5,000 for the purchase of qualifying green vehicles. However, the government’s budget didn’t include spending on EV charging infrastructure, something that irks lobbyists for the auto industry.</p>

<p>The federal government has extended the life of its Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, which offers rebates worth up to $5,000 for the purchase of qualifying green vehicles. However, the government’s budget didn’t include spending on EV charging infrastructure, something that irks lobbyists for the auto industry.</p>

<p>Flo says the investment will help roll out its new ultra fast charger in the United States.</p>

Joe McCabe, CEO of U.S.-based AutoForecast Solutions, said the U.S. auto market is BYD’s “Holy Grail,” but the company is likely to use both Canada and Mexico as “ports of entry.” 

The 2024 Dodge Charger, the first all-electric vehicle from Dodge, will start at $57,790 in Canada. But, it will only be available in British Columbia and Quebec, the automaker said in an Aug. 7 statement.

Sam Fiorani, vice-president of global forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions in Pennsylvania, said Stellantis will end Durango production in July 2027 at the Detroit Assembly Complex. It's smaller replacement will be assembled in Windsor, Ont., he said.

Porsche Cars Canada has named Trevor Arthur as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1.

The MyNissan app now allows drivers to find charging stations, see real-time charger availability and pay for charging.

November Canadian auto sales highest in 7 years