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News October 23, 2026 0 comments on Canada’s Chinese EV imports remain stalled with over 33,000 quota spots unused

Canada’s Chinese EV imports remain stalled with over 33,000 quota spots unused

by Darryn John

Canada’s China EV quota tracker shows just 328 vehicles since September 1 and none in October, leaving 33,069 of 49,000 spots unused.

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News October 23, 2026 0 comments on Chery considers building vehicles in Canada using idle plants or partners: Report

Chery considers building vehicles in Canada using idle plants or partners: Report

by Darryn John

Chery executive vice president Guibing Zhang told Bloomberg the automaker is weighing Canadian production through idle plant capacity or partners.

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News October 22, 2026 0 comments on Kia Canada Wants to Be the Country’s First Affordable EV Brand as Chinese EVs Approach

Kia Canada Wants to Be the Country’s First Affordable EV Brand as Chinese EVs Approach

by Matt Wilson

Kia Canada wants to own the affordable end of the electric vehicle market before Chinese automakers get a real foothold here, and it’s leaning on the 2027 Kia EV3, which starts under $40,000, to lead […]

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News October 22, 2026 0 comments on China wants automakers to file before OTA software updates

China wants automakers to file before OTA software updates

by Darryn John

China wants automakers to check in with regulators before pushing out new software, a change that could affect how often Tesla owners in China see new features. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) […]

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Model Y October 20, 2026 0 comments on Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling EV in 2026, and it’s not even close

Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling EV in 2026, and it’s not even close

by Darryn John

Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate global electric vehicle sales in 2026, maintaining a substantial lead over its closest competitors despite growing competition from Chinese automakers. According to data compiled by CleanTechnica, the Model Y […]

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News October 20, 2026 0 comments on Tesla partners with Alipay to launch in car parking payments across China

Tesla partners with Alipay to launch in car parking payments across China

by Keji Folowosele

Tesla has reportedly reached an agreement with Alipay in China to add in-car payment to its vehicles. The feature will arrive in a future software update as the EV maker expands its China-specific tech. Paying […]

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News October 19, 2026 0 comments on Toyota’s Next-Generation Corolla Could Go Electric as China Production Planned for 2028

Toyota’s Next-Generation Corolla Could Go Electric as China Production Planned for 2028

by Matt Wilson

Toyota is reportedly preparing to begin building the next Corolla generation in China in 2028, using a new platform designed to accommodate battery-electric, hybrid and gas powertrains. According to a report from Nikkei Asia, production […]

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News October 19, 2026 0 comments on Stellantis considers importing China-built Jeep EVs to Canada as Brampton plant sits idle

Stellantis considers importing China-built Jeep EVs to Canada as Brampton plant sits idle

by Darryn John

Stellantis could soon be importing Chinese-built Jeep electric vehicles to Canada, even as its Brampton Assembly Plant remains shuttered and more than 2,000 Canadian auto workers face an uncertain future. According to Automotive News Canada, […]

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News October 16, 2026 0 comments on Global EV Sales Fall in September as Europe Hits Record Highs

Global EV Sales Fall in September as Europe Hits Record Highs

by Matt Wilson

Global electric vehicle sales declined in September 2026, bringing an end to six consecutive months of growth as weaker demand in China and North America outweighed record-breaking sales in Europe. According to data from Benchmark […]

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Model 3 October 14, 2026 0 comments on Tesla Canada Executive Explains Why Model 3 Orders Are Paused Despite Unused EV Import Quota

Tesla Canada Executive Explains Why Model 3 Orders Are Paused Despite Unused EV Import Quota

by Matt Wilson

Tesla Canada has shed more light on why it stopped accepting orders for two versions of the Model 3, while thousands of spots in Ottawa’s quota for China-built EVs still sit unclaimed. Writing on LinkedIn […]

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