Automotive

EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

OTTAWA — It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a

Aug 29, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general found no evidence of a conflict of interest in the handling of provincial grants for the zero-emission vehicle sector, after an accusation by a truck maker earlier this year.

Aug 28, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Questions about the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system are growing

DETROIT (AP) — Three times in the past four months, William Stein, a technology analyst at Truist Securities, has taken Elon Musk up on his invitation to try the latest versions of Tesla’s vaunted “Full Self-Driving” system.

Aug 28, 2024 9:09 AM Read more >

GM delays Indiana electric vehicle battery factory but finalizes joint venture deal with Samsung

DETROIT (AP) — Production at an electric vehicle battery cell plant jointly run by General Motors and Samsung SDI has been delayed as EV sales have slowed in the U.S.

Aug 28, 2024 8:23 AM Read more >

Questions about the safety of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system are growing

DETROIT (AP) — Three times in the past four months, William Stein, a technology analyst at Truist Securities, has taken Elon Musk up on his invitation to try the latest versions of Tesla’s vaunted “Full Self-Driving” system.

Aug 28, 2024 1:00 AM Read more >

China slams Canada over decision to introduce electric vehicle tariffs

HALIFAX — China slammed Canada's decision to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese electric vehicles Tuesday, accusing it of politicizing trade and vowing to retaliate.

Aug 27, 2024 2:27 PM Read more >

High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location

NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions.

Aug 27, 2024 7:55 AM Read more >

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese-made EVs.

Aug 27, 2024 5:29 AM Read more >

Rent remains a pain point for small businesses even as overall inflation cools off

NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions.

Aug 27, 2024 5:08 AM Read more >

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.

Aug 26, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >