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Timing is everything if you want to save money on your next vehicle

Buying a vehicle is a major financial decision, and timing your purchase correctly could save you thousands of dollars. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew breaks down the key factors that affect car prices, and lists some of the best times to shop for a car.

Anti-DOGE protests at U.S. Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line

Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump’s trade wars

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industry.

These are the best new vehicles if you’re looking to upgrade your ride in 2025

With the average price of a new car in Canada hovering around $66,000, shopping for a vehicle is a big decision.

Lion Electric shareholders file class-action against struggling bus manufacturer

Quebec-based electric-vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Co. is facing a class-action lawsuit from shareholders who allege the company misled investors.

B.C. man wins dispute over ‘preparation fee’ tacked on to used SUV price

A B.C. man has successfully challenged a hidden fee tacked on to the purchase price of a used SUV, according to a decision from the province’s civil resolution tribunal.

Musk’s cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s cars.

Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility

Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation.

Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in U.S. over power steering assist issue

Tesla said on Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, potentially raising the risk of a crash.

Uninsured B.C. Tesla driver claims coverage ‘too expensive’ during traffic stop: RCMP

A Tesla driver in Metro Vancouver who told police that insuring the vehicle was too expensive was handed a hefty fine and had his licence plate seized, according to the RCMP.

Gatineau, Que., police asking residents to report neighbours with out-of-province plates

The Gatineau Police Service is asking residents to report neighbours who have had non-Quebec licence plates on their vehicles for more than three months.

‘It hurt to watch it’: Million dollars’ worth of custom vehicles destroyed in Manitoba fire

A fire at a storage compound in Manitoba destroyed more than a million dollars in restored vehicles.

Nikola goes bankrupt, capping troubled EV maker’s long slide

Nikola Corp. filed for bankruptcy, culminating a long slide for the onetime darling of the electric-vehicle industry, which struggled with weak sales and cycled through CEOs in the wake of a fraud scandal.

‘Beyond frustrating’: New Hyundai Santa Fe a constant headache for Saskatoon driver

Putting gas in your car can be a pain, but for one new car buyer, it’s been even more frustrating.

Are Elon Musk’s politics costing Tesla sales?

Tesla sales are in an unprecedented slide. Competitors are rapidly gaining ground. There’s a lot of bad news for Tesla lately – but it’s unclear if the politics of its polarizing CEO, Elon Musk, are to blame.