About AJAC EcoMonthEcoMonth activities will take place across Canada in AJAC journalists’ home markets with location visits and drive routes mapped for between 20 to 25 member participants. This allows us to communicate the many health and economic benefits of clean driving and technology to Canadians in a manner that’s safe yet effective for all involved.
EcoMonth Articles
Who knew you could get compact car fuel mileage in a big seven-passenger minivan? The 2021 Toyota Sienna features a hybrid powertrain.
Enter the Mitsubishi Mirage. While other automakers are dropping their subcompact cars – Nissan Micra? Gone. Hyundai Accent? Gone. Toyota Yaris and Mazda2? Long gone – here’s Mitsubishi putting another refresh on its itty-bitty hatch, and all while rebranding itself as an SUV-focused brand.
A follow up to Episode 126. Since I’ve had more time to spend with this vehicle, I provide some additional information on driving, energy efficiency and usa...
The Government of Canada announced a mandatory target that all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales be zero-emission by 2035, moving up its previous
Hyundai has taken the wraps off their range claims now that they’ve completed their North American range tests.
First Drive 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe: First plug-in hybrid Jeep offers limited electric range, but more power, comfort and traditional off-road, open-air fun
Need a family vehicle and think you’re ready for a PHEV? You probably are, but read this first to be sure
2021 Lincoln Aviator versus the plug-in Aviator Grand Touring: The Aviator GT clearly justifies its extra price tag in a number of ways that add up nicely in the final tally,
Fast forward to today and when you consider the Kicks’ sub-$20,000 starting price (recall that the Micra once had a sub-$10,000 starting price, a big deal this day in age) and you can see that now that the Micra is no more in this market, the Kicks slots in nicely as a bit of an alternative. It’s a cool-looking and sparkly thing and it forms an intriguing proposition as a result.
But also unveiled some remarkable models slated to head to North America, at some point
Production 2023 Cadillac Lyriq debuts with healthy 480 km range: The mid-size all-electric Lyriq will start at $69,898 including freight and destination
Honda’s global announcement that it was finally deciding to birth an all-new type of company: an electric company, predominantly with battery electric vehicles
The Panamera was a joy on these roads in hybrid mode. The rear-steer shrinking the turning radius in the tight bits, the adaptive dampers soaking up everything the pavement had to offer and enhanced by the alarmingly small amount of body roll thanks to the active anti-roll bars underneath. Warning signs for slow curves? Forget about them in the Panamera, as long as you can see around the other side. The car just turned, stuck, and went in near silence.
EV range is key…but it isn’t the be all, end all. It’s how you gain your range back (eg. charging) that also need to be considered.
The number of new EVs arriving in the Canadian market for Q2 is not huge, but includes some significant launches
Perks, Quirks & Irks - 2021 POLESTAR 2 - The strong & silent type.
The new ERange EV electric tire is is expected to reach the market in 2022, providing all-electric vehicles better performance and range.
GM is "doing everything we can to ensure EVs get to our customers as quickly as possible to build that EV future.”
Auto123 reviews the 2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring PHEV, designed to take things a step further with this model.
Review 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge: a comfortably luxurious and roomy upscale plug-in hybrid, its carryover powertrain and familiar minimalist design motifs are lavishly modern.
Ford F150 HEV Ford Mustang Mach E Honda Accord Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Jeep Wrangler 4xe Kia Niro EV Lexus ES Hybrid Lexus RX Hybrid Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Mitsubishi Mirage ES Manual Mitsubishi Mirage SE Nissan Kicks Nissan Versa Polestar 2 Toyota RAV4 Prime Toyota Sienna Hybrid Toyota Venza Hybrid Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
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