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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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per cent for granted, the market remains approximately 180,000units below its 2017 high, despite a Canadian population that has increased from 36.7 Two major trends emerged in the ZEV market : A surge in Quebecers purchasing ZEVs in Q4 and a resurgence of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). While we would never take a gain of 8.2

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The Living Vehicle Electric Fifth-Wheelers Bring Yacht-Like Luxury

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Luxury and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive, as California-based boutique specialist Living Vehicle has been working to prove since 2017. Living Vehicle founders Matthew and Joanna Hofmann started out with conversions bef. continue reading. )

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VinFast: What You Should Know About the New EV If You’re Considering Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training

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However, the rise of electric vehicles has paved the way for a wave of new entrants looking to disrupt the status quo. They embarked on an aggressive strategy to design, develop, and manufacture their own electric vehicles. The VF 8 is a compact electric SUV that offers a perfect blend of style, versatility, and eco-friendliness.

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BMW 5 Series Common Problems

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F10/F11/F07 (2010-2017) Debuting in 2010, the sixth-generation 5-Series brought further modern features to the platform, including the addition of a dual-clutch transmission option, a turbocharged V8 engine trim, and various interior and driver assist features. Allowing oil to leak deprives your motor of critical lubrication and cooling.

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Pepsi Paid For 100 Tesla Semi Trucks In 2017, But Has Only Received 36

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Tesla’s Semi truck, promised to deliver 500 miles of range , easy hauling, and low cost of operation, was unveiled in November of 2017. At the time dozens of fleets around the world placed orders for hundreds of trucks. The two largest orders, however, were for UPS and Pepsi, ordering 125 and 100 trucks respectively. Pr… Read more.

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Range Rover Common Problems

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Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Water intrusion into the battery tray area from faulty seals causing corrosion and electrical issues. Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L

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Alpine's Forthcoming A390 Crossover Shows Fastback Silhouette, Hidden Rear Door Handles

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Little did Renault know back when the French automaker resurrected the A110 in 2017 with a four-cylinder turbo, but Alpine is primed to become fully electric in a few short years. Following the Renault 5-based A290 electric supermini, the A390 electric crossover will hit showrooms next year.