Manufacturing

7-Eleven announced that it would be building a proprietary EV charging network, 7Charge, at select stores in the U.S., and Canada. Currently, several fast-charging services are in place in Florida, Texas, Colorado, and California. 7Charge sites allow customers to charge any EV make and model compatible with common CHAdeMO or Combined Charging System (CCS) plug types, and the 7Charge …

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Dodge is introducing a 1,025 horsepower 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The brand’s seventh and final “Last Call” special-edition model was unveiled at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas performance festival at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With a 945 lb-ft (at 4,200 r.p.m.) production HEMI engine, the Dodge …

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CarGurus announced its ninth annual Top-Rated Dealer Awards. The awards honor dealerships that provide car shoppers with a consistent track record of exceptional service, guidance and support. The awards are informed by reviews from verified shoppers on the CarGurus platform. Top-Rated Dealers are those that have received a minimum average rating of 4.5 out of 5, …

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At the recent NADA show held in Dallas, Texas in January of this year Car Media unveiled what can be called its next-generation vehicle merchandizing tool, Car Media 360. Car Media 360 is the latest iteration of the company’s Car Media self-service vehicle merchandizing tool Car Media 2.0. The Car Media 360 application allows staff …

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Michelin announced a $300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and improve its environmental footprint. The investment, part of Michelin’s global growth strategy, will see the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin’s three Nova Scotia production facilities to respond to market evolution. This includes manufacturing tires for the growing electric vehicle (EV) …

Michelin To Invest In Nova Scotia Plants To Make EV Tires Read More »

Honda announced key next steps in the establishment of its EV Hub in Ohio that will lead the company’s journey to an electrified future in North America. In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest US$700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in …

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Volkswagen announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario. Following this announcement, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following joint statement: “Earlier today, Volkswagen …

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Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the new KONA, an upscaled multiplayer in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant (EV) that offers advanced safety and convenience features and increased range. The second-generation KONA offers will come with a range of powertrains. Customers can choose from EV (standard or long …

KONA Upscaled Multiplayer Accelerates Hyundai’s Electrification Vision Read More »

Nissan Canada is launching a ‘Nissan Z video series’ that captures six generations of owners discussing and sharing their passion for this iconic car. Launching on March 9th, 2023, the six-part video series reveals the experiences and stories of passionate fans and owners in both English and French from British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. The …

Nissan Canada Launches Video Content Series For Nissan Z Read More »

As more battery electric vehicle (BEV) models become available for purchase, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as quality and styling. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, the shift is most evident in the respective premium and mass market segment award recipients, Rivian R1T and MINI …

New EV Models Gives Boost To Owner Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds Read More »