Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others Zainal Abidin, 19/01/2026 Science, Health & Technology Feb 29, 2024 | For more information, contact Lou Corpuz-BosshartElectric vehicles are a critical part of Canada’s climate strategy, but a new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric—making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch.Location, location, locationThe researchers analyzed how far people need to drive their electric car to break even on the costs, factoring in the impacts of tax rebates and tax rates, charging costs, typical distance households travel in a region, and electricity costs—all of which vary from region to region.They found Quebec had the biggest advantage, followed by BC and Manitoba, while Nunavut came up last.“In Quebec, an electric car owner must travel at least 46 kilometers per day to come out ahead in comparison with owning a traditional car. In Nunavut, this number rises to 180 kilometers,” says study author Bassam Javed, a PhD candidate at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES).Small is beautifulThese results suggest that if you’re looking to make the switch to electric, choosing a smaller, basic EV can realize more savings than a luxury electric car, says study… Continue Reading
Three arrested and stolen cars seized as police shut down suspected chop shop near Halesowen Zainal Abidin, 15/01/2026 Police were led to the site in the Hagley/Halesowen area on Friday following two car key burglaries in Marlbrook, Worcestershire, on Wednesday.It was there they recovered the two stolen cars along with a further two stolen vehicles, “hundreds” of suspected stolen car parts and more than £5,000 in cash.Three men, aged 36, 40, and 47, from the West Midlands were arrested at the scene on suspicion of handling stolen goods.They have since been released on bail while police continue with their inquiries.Det Sgt Kelle Westwood, from North Worcestershire Criminal Investigation Department at West Mercia Police, said: “This was a great result following good detective work from our team here in North Worcestershire acting quickly following the two car key burglaries in Marlbrook.Car keys recovered by police at the suspected chop shopCar keys and cash were discovered by police at the suspected chop shop“Intel work led us to the site where we have recovered four stolen cars and hundreds of pieces of evidence of a wider operation involving the use of stolen car parts and cash at this site resulting in the three arrests which we are now investigating further.“We are pleased to… Continue Reading
Thar: Mahindra Experiences About 40 Percent Growth In Car Sales For February 2024 Zainal Abidin, 09/01/2026 Mahindra Experiences About 40 Percent Growth In Car Sales For February 2024Indian automaker Mahindra has released its sales report for February 2024. Last month the company managed to sell over 42 thousand units of passenger vehicles, which is approximately an increase of about 40 percent in comparison to monthly sales of last year. With each passing month Mahindra is closing in on the gap in monthly sales chart with Tata Motors in the Indian market. The continuous rise in demand for SUVs can help Mahindra to secure the third position in the sales chart, also recently Mahindra had announced that it is increasing its production capacity to cater to the pent up demand.In February 2024, Mahindra managed to sell a total of 42,401 units of passenger vehicles. This figure includes products sold in the domestic market. This indicates a year on year increase in sales by 12,043 units which translates to 39.66 percent year-on-year increase in domestic sales. The sales figures for total passenger vehicles sold by Mahindra for February 2023 stood at 30,358 units.The year to date passenger vehicles sold by Mahindra in the domestic market this financial year till February 2024 is 4,19,246 units. This… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz Group sales rise to 2,493,000 vehicles in 2023 Zainal Abidin, 04/01/2026 Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 2,043,800 units in 2023 as demand for superior products resulted in a rise of Mercedes-Maybach (+19%), G-Class (+11%) and Mercedes-AMG (+4%) to 328,200 Top-End Vehicles last year. An additional 60,000 V-class and EQV models were sold in 2023. In Q4 sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars reached 514,000 units, despite constrained product availability and included a 17% rise in Top-End Vehicles quarter-on-quarter.Mercedes-Maybach sold 19% more vehicles in 2023, boosted by strong sales of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and S-Class versions in all key regions. In Q4 Mercedes-Maybach launched its all-electric EQS SUV version in the US market, ahead of its broader roll-out to other key regions in 2024. The rise in Mercedes-AMG sales (+4%) in 2023 included a 76% rise in high-performance battery electric vehicles.Sales of the G-Class remained strong and once again increased by 11% in 2023 ahead of the introduction of the electric G this year. The S-Class remains the undisputed leader in its segment, retaining its market share with around 50% in all key regions.Full-year sales in the Core segment reached 1,096,800 units (-2%) in 2023 mainly due to supplier bottlenecks and the model changeover to the new E-Class, which was introduced in China… Continue Reading
2024 Bangkok International Motor Show to reveal 20 new models Zainal Abidin, 02/01/2026 The show theme is “The Mobility of Joyful Experiences”Forty-nine brands across Europe, Japan, India, and Vietnam liven up the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show when it kicks off on March 27, 2024, at Challenger Halls 1 to 3 at the Impact Forum Hall 4 of Impact Muang Thong Thani in Thailand .“The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 is organized under the theme concept of The Mobility of Joyful Experiences, which means When the road of automotive technology and the road of life converge, the beauty of automobiles and challenging technology will reflect the creativity and innovation that fulfill happiness and joyful experience of every journey. In addition, the 45th BIMS is also ready to support eco-friendly technology and create business opportunities for the nation. “Moreover, we have expanded the exhibition space to IMPACT Forum Hall-4, which literally covers up to 76,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space, compared to the previous 60,000 square meters, by which over 300 million baht is invested for the event,” said Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Prix International PCL.Attend can expect to see over 20 new models, including hyper concept cars such as the Mercedes-Benz Vision ONE-ELEVEN, the… Continue Reading
February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives Zainal Abidin, 30/12/2025 February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact… Continue Reading
What’s behind the rapid increase in car insurance rates Zainal Abidin, 28/12/2025 (CNN) – A lot has changed since Gerald Ford was president and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple. But here’s something that hasn’t changed much: the pace at which car insurance rates are rising.Car insurance rates were up almost 21% for the 12 months ended in February, according to new Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was in 1976, not counting January, which saw the same annual rate increases.The rise in car insurance rates alone contributed half a percentage point to the overall 3.2% inflation rate last month. It represents one of many obstacles standing in the way of the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal and continues to be a pain point for Americans struggling with some of the highest prices in decades.A confluence of factors is behind the trend.Rising car repair costs The cost to repair a car is up 6.7% for the year, according to CPI data. That’s a much slower rate compared to recent years. But it’s still much more expensive compared to before the pandemic, said Tim Zawacki, principal research analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence.Contributing to… Continue Reading
Euro Car Parts charts significant online shift due to real-time tracking Zainal Abidin, 27/12/2025 Euro Car Parts has reported a 40 per cent increase in its online sales in the last 12 months, as more garages switch to ordering parts digitally.The automotive parts supplier hit a quarter of a million online orders in August alone – delivered through its Omnipart website and through integration with garage management systems (GMS) including Carsys, MAM’s Autowork Online, GarageHive and Techman.The growth in online sales can partly be attributed to real-time order tracking, which enables garages to track their order from the moment it is placed until delivered, helping technicians to use their time efficiently.Other benefits of ordering through Omnipart include Haynes Pro integration, which gives technicians access to installation guides and timings, as well as a Service Kit Builder – a simple way to identify all of a vehicle’s service parts in one click.To encourage more garages to embrace digitalisation and realize its benefits, LKQ Euro Car Parts offers priority fulfillment and can deliver 85% of orders within an hour to most of the UK and Ireland.Kevan Wooden, chief commercial officer at LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “We’ve made major investments in our online ordering process to create fantastic market-leading, last-mile expedition.… Continue Reading
Factory-fit Ford Ranger and Everest accessories to reduce wait times Zainal Abidin, 20/12/2025 Ford has doubled down on its efforts to reduce delivery delays in Australia by establishing a new ‘vehicle personalization centre’ in Thailand, where popular genuine accessories will be ‘factory fitted’ within two days of a Ranger or Everest rolling off the nearby production line.The center will initially offer two variants of the stylish canopy, a commercial canopy and a manual roller shutter before expanding its operation down the track with more accessories and responsibility for future special-edition Ford Ranger and Everest models.Ford Australia says fitting accessories immediately after a vehicle rolls off the production line will reduce delivery times on its two most popular models by avoiding frequent time-sapping dealer installations and making better use of idle time before shipping.The center is being run in collaboration with Ford’s F-150 remanufacturing partner RMA Automotive and is located near the port where the vehicles depart for Australia, meaning the accessories can essentially be installed en route to the docks.“The new vehicle personalization center (VPC) is the next step at giving our customers the customized vehicles they want, straight out of the box,” said Ford International Markets Group vehicle personalization director, Michael Karageorgiou.“The VPC will complement the Ford … Continue Reading
Honda HR-V facelift accessories revealed Zainal Abidin, 19/12/2025 The updates made to the Honda HR-V have been relatively subtle. However, the company goes all out when it comes to accessories and personalization.The HR-V is known as the Vezel in its home market of Japan, where Honda is offering a wide variety of accessories that customers can mix and match to suit their tastes. At the same time, four style packages were also revealed for Japanese buyers.OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:Report: SMC will no longer push through with PAREXMitsubishi Montero Sport gets one last facelift before all-new model arrivesPHOTO BY Honda The first model on the list is the Urban Style. It adds a new grille with a chrome surround, along with a deeper front apron, prominent side skirts, and rear bumper kit. Also included in the package is a larger tailgate spoiler, foglight garnishes, and C-pillar trims, finished in body color and chrome.PHOTO BY Honda CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Moving to the Sports Style, it takes a page from the Urban Style with its kits and accessories. However, instead of being body colored, these are all finished in gloss black. On top of those, this package includes a set… Continue Reading