What’s changing in the auto world—and why it matters

October 28, 2026

B.C. Conservatives promise to end the EV sales quota: what it means for buyers

B.C.'s incoming Conservative government says it will end the province's ZEV sales quota. What changes for EV and gas buyers, what stays, and what to watch.

October 23, 2026

Ottawa freezes new-car emissions rules until 2029: what it means for EV buyers

Canada will hold its new-vehicle emissions standard at 2026 levels through 2029. What that means for EV supply, the EVAP rebate and the Oct. 29 deadline.

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October 16, 2026

BMW Starts Gen6 Battery Production in Shenyang for China's Neue Klasse EVs

BMW has begun assembling Gen6 battery packs in Shenyang for Chinese-built Neue Klasse EVs, using cylindrical cells and a module-free pack design.

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October 15, 2026

Rivian and Redwood Expand Battery Reuse and Recycling Partnership

Rivian and Redwood are adding battery scrap and retired EV packs to their partnership, building on a 10 MWh second-life storage system in Illinois.

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2026 Family SUV Shortlist

Compare exact Canadian 2026 Palisade, Explorer and Telluride trims, and dated local offers, before choosing a family SUV.

2026 Full-Size Truck Comparison

Start with the actual truck's engine, cab, axle ratio, drivetrain, payload and tow package. A headline maximum cannot be combined with another configuration's price or fuel consumption.

2026 Canadian Hybrid SUV Shortlist

Match Canadian trim, drivetrain and a complete local offer before choosing among the RAV4 Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and Tucson Hybrid.

Electric Pickup Comparison: Match the Year, Battery and Configuration

Named EPA ranges for the 2025 F-150 Lightning and the 2026 R1T and Silverado EV, not a same-price ranking or a towing test.

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October 30, 2026

Car theft in Canada fell 10%, but fewer stolen cars come back

Équité counted 10.1% fewer car thefts in early 2026, but recovery rates slipped too. We map theft risk by province and which defences stop which attack.

October 26, 2026

Why Canadian car insurance keeps rising: a province-by-province look

Car insurance prices rose 5% in a year, but Alberta jumped 22.8% while B.C. held flat. Here's what's driving each province and what actually lowers a premium.

October 21, 2026

Alberta's Care-First car insurance: what to do if your policy renews before Jan. 1

Care-First starts Jan. 1, 2027. If your Alberta auto policy renews this fall, here's how the prorated rewrite works, who should use it and what it could save.

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October 17, 2026

EV Charging Schedules: Car Timer or Smart Charger?

Overlapping EV and home-charger timers can shrink your charging window. Here is how to choose a scheduler, check the rate plan and avoid a missed overnight charge.