Last weekend, I was in Owen Sound, Ontario, where I had the chance to attend the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Canadian equivalent of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance that takes place in August in California. In the case of the Cobble Beach Concours, the 2024 edition marked the 10th anniversary of the event, which […]
In the world of internal combustion engines, the standard is the 4-stroke engine, with a few exceptions like the early Saabs. But Porsche, always in search of innovation, is venturing into a new territory by patenting a 6-stroke engine. This patent could potentially open the door to a new era in automotive performance. What is […]
This article on vintage vehicles is presented in collaboration with Fitzback Garage, your specialist in the restoration of original cars in Montérégie. It doesn’t brake well, it’s dangerous… That’s what some people claim on Facebook, so it must be true, right? Not really! Let’s clarify this misconception a bit. Yes, disc brakes are an excellent […]
The newest addition to the CAA-Québec fleet is a 100% electric tow truck, the Lion5 flatbed. CAA claims that it is the first fully electric tow truck in service in North America! Based on the Lion5 medium-duty truck, this flatbed tow truck was manufactured by XpaK Industries, marking a significant milestone in CAA-Québec’s 80-year history. […]
The Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, has announced the dismissal of 1,600 employees in Sweden, which represents one-fifth of its workforce, due to financial difficulties. This measure is part of a strategy to “focus all energy and investments on (its) core business.” On Monday, the company specified that 1,000 jobs will be cut in Skellefteå, 400 […]
It’s time to celebrate at Nismo. For four decades now, this subsidiary of Nissan has been dedicated to all forms of motorsport. That’s why, a few days ago, the Japanese manufacturer marked its 40th anniversary by inaugurating an exhibition of its landmark models at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. From September 17 to October 15, […]
“2024 will be a year of product launches for Porsche— more than any other in our history,” said CEO Oliver Blume at the brand’s annual conference in March. This offensive is heavily focused on electrification as Porsche aims to remain relevant in a world where carbon emissions need to be reduced. In 2024, Porsche has […]
Stellantis is reportedly looking for a successor to its CEO, Carlos Tavares, whose contract expires in early 2026. According to Bloomberg News, the decision was confirmed by the automaker, stating that it is a normal succession planning process. Increasing Pressure on Carlos Tavares John Elkann, also CEO of Exor, the main shareholder of Stellantis, is […]
Ram is preparing an update for its range of ultra-tough heavy-duty trucks (HD = Heavy Duty) with a front-end style redesign and the addition of modernized technologies. A sneak peek The prototypes of the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty lineup are now in the final testing phase, which means they will soon be visible on public […]
Things are not going very well for Stellantis in North America. Sales of Jeep models, for example, are experiencing significant declines. With the discontinuation of models at Dodge, and the shift to electric vehicles, which remains a significant challenge for a brand known for its V8 engines, there is a lot of uncertainty at this […]