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Canada's auto sector faces an EV renaissance, but local job protection is a concern
OTTAWA — Canada's auto industry is experiencing a renaissance as it transitions from building gas-powered vehicles to ones that run on batteries, but some are raising the alarm over the protection of local jobs.
Apr 25, 2024 2:11 PM
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Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants
Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont.
Apr 25, 2024 10:36 AM
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Edmunds: What you need to know about wrapping your car
Gaze around the next time you’re stuck in traffic and see if you’re not surprised, maybe even a little saddened, by the monochromatic sea around you.
Apr 24, 2024 3:16 AM
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Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
TORONTO — Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles, The Canadian Press has learned.
Apr 22, 2024 10:41 AM
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What's a Barnacle? It's yellow, sticks and screams if you try to pry it off your car
Barnacles have appeared on vehicles in Saskatchewan's capital, but they're not sticky little water-dwelling crustaceans.
Apr 20, 2024 5:00 AM
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Victoria EV owners to be allowed to charge vehicles on street with cords
Fees for DC fast chargers will also be based on the amount of power delivered rather than time they are in use
Apr 19, 2024 5:00 AM
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John Ducker: Parallel parking an unavoidable, vital skill
You won’t pass your road test unless you can parallel park. And yet, many drivers admit to an unconquerable fear around reversing a car into a parking space.
Apr 19, 2024 4:30 AM
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Edmunds: Avoid these 3 mistakes when buying a used car sight unseen
It’s easier than ever before to buy a used vehicle online. Unfortunately, that also means it’s easier than ever before to make a purchase you might later regret.
Apr 17, 2024 5:09 AM
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Why is Montreal a stolen car export hub? Jurisdiction limits and size, officials say
The Port of Montreal said it works closely with police and border services, but port officials can open containers only to save someone's life or prevent environmental damage, said spokeswoman Renée Larouche.
Apr 14, 2024 2:53 PM
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John Ducker: Don't be blind to the dangers of night driving
When it’s hard to see, risk for accidents increases because road hazards are harder to spot, signs harder to read and overall judgment starts to fail.
Apr 12, 2024 4:30 AM
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