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EV road trip: Taking the scenic route to Prince Edward County

This would not be an ambitious road trip, but a day trip for my wife and me to the vineyards and orchards of Prince Edward County, about three hours east of Toronto

How long will I have to wait to get an EV?

While there’s been a wait for new gas-powered cars because of pandemic-triggered backlogs and a semiconductor shortage, the wait for EVs is typically longer

‘We’re far behind’: Public charging lacking, say most Canadian EV owners

Right now there are more than 16,000 public chargers, but experts say we could need millions within the next decade or two.

Top tips from a towing rookie: practise backing up, and then at all costs avoid backing up

My first time towing a trailer could have been worse, but with a little practice and a firm exit strategy for tight spaces the mission was successfully accomplished

What we learned about energy efficiency after driving some of Canada’s greenest vehicles

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s Eco Run is an annual event that has evaluated Canada’s most fuel-efficient vehicles since 2012

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All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is a technological marvel, but not the clear winner in its class

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House test the S-Class of electric vehicles to find out if it is the future of luxury transport

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BMW i4 is a great daily EV commuter, but it’s no M3

The i4 is BMW’s first EV sports sedan, but it is built on a shared platform with gas vehicles. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House like the acceleration, but lean toward the dedicated EVs

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Kia’s EV6 isn’t sportier than its Hyundai cousin, but it’s a great, affordable EV

James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House compare Kia’s new EV6 electric vehicle against it’s retro-looking cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to see which is the better daily driver.

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Hyundai Ioniq5 wants to be the affordable, everyday EV

Starting at $45,000 before rebates, the Hyundai Ioniq5 might be the funkiest, most spacious, most sensible EV purchase this side of a Tesla Model Y. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House road-test the car on California’s winding roads.

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Lucid Air has the pace and style to challenge for luxury EV supremacy

Lucid Motors is a relative newcomer to the EV market and offers several versions of its sedan with up to 1,111 horsepower on tap. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House test an Air Dream Edition Performance and find an EV with the speed, handling, range and design to battle other electrics, with a hefty price tag to match.

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Light and nimble with a manual transmission: Updated GR 86 sticks to the classic sports car formula

The updated Toyota GR 86 (formerly called the GT 86) captures the sports car essence of rear-wheel drive and light weight, while also delivering more power and torque than its predecessor. Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from Throttle House were all smiles whipping the nimble coupe around their test track.

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GV70 luxury crossover shows Genesis is no longer an underdog

With the GV70, Genesis shows it is ready to battle the European manufacturers in the competitive luxury crossover segment. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House say the GV70 makes up for being a little down on performance with plenty of style and tech.

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