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U.S. recall for 89-cent car part should be offered in Canada

Manufacturers can have differing recall deals with Transport Canada than they do with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, often to our detriment here in Canada

‘You’re further ahead with an EV’: How EV owners weather massive power outages

When a huge storm snuffed out hydroelectric power in many parts of Ontario and Quebec in May, not only were many electric vehicle owners able to keep driving, but they also weren’t left in the dark

Honda reveals new hybrid CR-V with more power, space - and it is coming to Canada

The new CR-V will be built at Honda’s assembly plant in Alliston, Ont., as well as at three U.S. plants in smaller numbers, alongside a yet-to-be-revealed hybrid version of the Civic

Kia shows off bold new Niro in Canada with three models to choose from

The 2023 Kia Niro will come in three versions – a full battery electric vehicle, a plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle and a conventional hybrid

The end of an era, the Lamborghini Huracan is going out with a bang

After nearly 10 years, Lamborghini’s 10-cylinder Huracan is about to be retired, and likely this engine along with it

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Drag racing two of the most budget-friendly sports cars

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House put the 2022 Honda Civic Si and the 2022 Toyota GR86 head to head on the track.

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All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is a technological marvel, but not the clear winner in its class

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House test the S-Class of electric vehicles to find out if it is the future of luxury transport

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BMW i4 is a great daily EV commuter, but it’s no M3

The i4 is BMW’s first EV sports sedan, but it is built on a shared platform with gas vehicles. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House like the acceleration, but lean toward the dedicated EVs

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Kia’s EV6 isn’t sportier than its Hyundai cousin, but it’s a great, affordable EV

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House compare Kia’s new EV6 electric vehicle against it’s retro-looking cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to see which is the better daily driver.

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Hyundai Ioniq5 wants to be the affordable, everyday EV

Starting at $45,000 before rebates, the Hyundai Ioniq5 might be the funkiest, most spacious, most sensible EV purchase this side of a Tesla Model Y. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House road-test the car on California’s winding roads.

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Lucid Air has the pace and style to challenge for luxury EV supremacy

Lucid Motors is a relative newcomer to the EV market and offers several versions of its sedan with up to 1,111 horsepower on tap. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House test an Air Dream Edition Performance and find an EV with the speed, handling, range and design to battle other electrics, with a hefty price tag to match.

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Light and nimble with a manual transmission: Updated GR 86 sticks to the classic sports car formula

The updated Toyota GR 86 (formerly called the GT 86) captures the sports car essence of rear-wheel drive and light weight, while also delivering more power and torque than its predecessor. Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from Throttle House were all smiles whipping the nimble coupe around their test track.

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