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Now that Canada changed the rules to allow Chinese EVs on a quota-bases, half of potential EV buyers are looking to wait for brands from China.
By: Nico DeMattia
BMW is no stranger to armored cars. Many of its more expensive models, like the 7 Series, X5, and X7 are often bought by people who regularly need security details. Whether it’s important heads of state, big-time businesspeople who are susceptible to robbery, or perhaps folks with less savory careers, there’s certainly a market for BMWs that can withstand some light-to-medium gunfire. BMW’s latest attempt at an armored luxo-barge is the Concept 7 Protection, which […]
By: Nico DeMattia
Slate Auto just opened up its first Slate Experience Center in Chicago, so people can check the trucks out, look at their accessories, and even test drive them.
Chery is bringing its iCaur V27 SUV to the UK in 2027, which looks strikingly similar to the Land Rover Defender. But will it be able to compete?
By: Nico DeMattia
BMW is one of the last car companies offering manual transmissions. And the folks at BMW M want to continue offering manual transmissions for as long as po
Nico DeMattia Around 48% of Canadian new car buyers are looking for an EV but almost half of them are holding out for China's offerings.
Nio just launched a new, larger battery pack for the Firefly and it will be offered as an upgrade for existing customers.
In this new video from State of Charge, you get to see what it's like to take delivery of a brand-new Rivian R2, and how in-depth the specialist goes.
Pricing for the Ferrari Luce, the brand's first-ever electric vehicle, has officially been released, and it starts at $560,800.
By: Nico DeMattia
Will a sub $40,000 electric hatchback be able to compete with Chinese offerings? Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, now that the country removed the 100% tariff on them.
