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Canadians are buying more electric vehicles. New Statistics Canada data shows a nearly 20 per cent increase in zero-emission vehicle sales in May compared to a year prior. The findings don’t list the reason why. Months of geopolitical turmoil forcing fuel prices higher might explain the shift, but an analyst stresses another data point: the...

The first Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) could arrive in Canada as early as July, according to China’s ambassador to Canada. The Lotus Eletre from Geely Holding Group will be the first Chinese-owned and manufactured EV to come to Canada when it is delivered to Montreal.

Global’s Safeeya Pirani visits NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. in Richmond to learn how engineers refine lithium using sustainable methods so it can be used in batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and more.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is leaving the G7 summit without a formal one-on-one meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, but says the two held several discussions over the past 36 hours. A hot mic captured Carney reassuring Trump that Canada’s agreement involving Chinese electric vehicles includes strict limits to prevent market flooding. Carney said...

Chinese-made electric vehicles have officially hit the Canadian market. Their arrival comes with concerns about how these imported vehicles could impact national security. Neil Bisson, director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network, joins Miranda Anthistle with his analysis.

As Chinese electric vehicles arrive in Canadian ports, a debate surrounding security has reopened. The first batch of almost 50,000 vehicles arrived in Vancouver Monday, and will be sold at a reduced tariff rate in exchange for lowered levies on Canadian canola and other products, all part of a trade deal Canadian Prime Minister Mark...

Potential car buyers at Edmonton’s annual Auto Experience are taking a harder look at electric vehicles, with no relief in sight for high gas prices. Acceptance for EVs is growing in the province, with almost 20,000 registered in Alberta in 2025. Gates Guarin has the details.

Electric vehicle and hybrid sales have been surging as of late. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians bought over 21,000 new zero emission vehicles in March 2026, an increase of 75 per cent compared to March 2025. With more on the recent jump in sales, we are joined by automotive journalist, Jeremy Cato.

Honda is suspending plans for an electric vehicle plant in Alliston — we have the reason and reaction.

Honda is indefinitely parking its plans to build a $15 billion electric vehicle plant in Alliston, Ont.. Jillian Piper explains what’s behind Honda’s decision, how it’s a big economic blow for the Ontario town, and how Prime Minister Mark Carney is reacting.

Honda has indefinitely suspended plans to build a new electric vehicle plant north of Toronto, citing shifting customer demand and evolving business conditions. The automaker says the decision will not impact current jobs or production levels at its existing plant in Alliston, Ont. Honda also says no provincial or federal funding tied to the project...

A Japanese report suggests Honda Motor Co. is halting its plans to construct a $15-billion electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Canada. A spokesperson for Honda Canada told Global News that “the content of the article was not released by Honda, and we have nothing to report at this time.” As Jillian Piper reports, Japanese officials...

Conventional hybrids outsold electric vehicles in B.C. in 2025, and the Bank of Canada releases its latest interest rate decision. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

New electric vehicle prices are dropping and industry analysts expect the trend to continue. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa talks to Canadian Black Book about the latest numbers for both new and used vehicles.

The Sherwood Park briefcase bomb was designed to kill as many people as possible, says a former serious crimes investigator. Alberta government lawyers push back against a First Nations attempt to kill the separatism petition. The union for registered nurses wants weapons screening and more officers at urban hospitals due to violence. Electric vehicle enthusiasm...

It’s estimated more than half a million Canadians drive electric vehicles, and that number is only expected to increase. The Auto Experience Expo kicks off in Edmonton Thursday, giving people the opportunity to not only learn about new EV models but also take a test drive. Aakash Jhaveri with Plug ‘n drive chatted with Global...

Amid reports that Stellantis is planning to use its idled plant in Brampton, Ont. as an assembly line for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) knockdown kits, Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has rejected the notion.

Asked what the federal government is doing to ensure electric vehicles (EVs) and EV parts exported from China to Canada are not products of forced labour, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters in Montreal on Monday that he would raise the concern during his visit to China – which he departs for on Tuesday –...

Nearly $20 million is going towards powering up Saint John’s electric grid. Officials say the city’s growing population, electric vehicles, and cleaner home energy means the grid needs to keep up with demand. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the B.C. and Quebec governments to get rid of their electric vehicle sales mandates. Angela Jung reports.