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Ford delays two new electric vehicles, affecting Oakville plant

The rumor was circulating last week, but Ford officially confirmed the news via press release. The manufacturer has decided to review its electrification plan and delay the production of two new electric vehicles, namely a second van and an electric SUV with 3 rows of seats. Ford is not the only one to review its plans. In fact, we learned last week that Nissan will do the same. Stellantis is also juggling the idea of bringing back a gasoline version…
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Maserati presents a fully electric convertible

Long known for its expressive thermal engines produced by Ferrari, Maserati is continuing its green shift by unveiling an all-electric variant of its GranCabrio. Convertible version of the GranTurismo, this convertible therefore has the electric motor architecture of the Folgore version. There are three 402 hp electric motors working on the task. Combined power is capped at 818 hp, of which 750 hp is continuously available. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MASERATI The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore A 92.5 kWh battery stores the…
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Deliveries stopped, dangerous accelerator problem appears to affect Tesla Cybertruck

Despite a long gestation, it seems that the Tesla Cybertruck presents some design problems. The newest on the list is a part of the accelerator that comes loose from the crankset and can get stuck. In certain positions, the flighty part can press on the accelerator and force a sharp acceleration. Obviously, with a vehicle that can go from 0 to 100 kilometers/hour in less than 3 seconds, this situation can quickly become very dangerous for the occupants and people…
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Ram unveils first teaser of upcoming new pickup truck

RAM presented a serious update of its van 1500 for 2025. The latter returns with aesthetic and motor modifications. Indeed, Ram has decided to abandon the engine V8 Hemi for 2025, which means the mighty supercharged TRX is doomed. The brand has, however, confirmed that the TRX will be replaced by the RHO (Ram High Output), and now Ram unveils a first teaser of a new pickup truck which seems to confirm its launch date. Let’s be clear, this first…
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Tesla will lay off at least 10% of its staff worldwide

Tesla has been grappling with two major issues since the start of 2024. The decline in its sales and the intensification of the price war on the electric vehicle side. The company is therefore in strategic reassessment. Price drop, increase in production volume, Tesla is elbowing its way to maintain its leading position in the electric automobile market. To continue its readjustment, Tesla announced Monday that the company will lay off more than 10% of its workforce worldwide. Objective: growth…
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Aston Martin will still sell cars with combustion engines after 2030

Auto manufacturers are experiencing several disruptions. Changing engines, hasty assertions and reassessment of strategies, manufacturers are trying as best they can to do well in the era of the electrification of transport. GM, which clarified that it was returning to the hybrid vehicle arena after announcing the end of it, may have influenced other manufacturers to make the same type of declaration. This is what Aston Martin also claims to want to continue the development of vehicles equipped with a…
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The stars of the Montreal Electric Show

Here are the models expected at the Montreal Electric Show. Fiat 500e Fiat is taking advantage of its visit to the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show to unveil its 500th. Although this model maintains a similar appearance to the previous model, it is longer, wider and taller. It is also based on a completely different architecture. A 42 kWh battery powers an electric motor equivalent to 117 hp and 142 lb-ft of torque. Fiat estimates that its city car, sold for…
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Electric vehicles | When subsidies hang by a thread

“I have been saying for five years that the program cannot be eternal,” recalled Benoit Charette, Quebec Minister of the Environment, regarding the Roulez vert program. He kept his promise. From 2027, government assistance granted to buyers of electrified vehicles will end. The program was established in 2012 and has, during this period, undergone several revisions. Today, this program grants, among other things, a subsidy of $7,000 to Quebec consumers for the purchase of a new 100% electric vehicle. The…
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Electric vehicles | Should we trust young shoots?

Tesla's success makes people envious. Starting from nothing, Rivian, Lucid, Fisker and many others are joining the electric parade in the hope of also triumphing against long-established brands. These automobile companies, often emerging from nowhere, have a lot of ambition. They say they are ready to challenge, even overthrow, traditions. They do not always have the means to achieve their ambitions. Many are financially fragile, which poses a certain risk for consumers (spare parts, repairs, maintenance, software updates, etc.). Difficulties…
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The hybrid finds its place on the agenda

Hybrid technology, which combines thermal and electrical mechanics, was not intended to last. It was only to be a transitional offer which would disappear in favor of all-electric. Although the battery vehicle market share is increasing, its pace of growth is, so far, not what the industry expected. Some will say that this is not surprising. The price at which electric vehicles are displayed deters – government aid or not – many consumers from purchasing them. Buyers with deeper pockets…