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The federal government has set a new direction for Canada’s auto sector with an industrial strategy that tightens greenhouse gas standards, repeals the electric vehicle mandate, brings back rebates and adds funding to spur domestic production, investment and demand for electric vehicles. Framing the plan as a push to reduce reliance on a single trade partner, the government said more than 90 per cent of Canadian-built vehicles and 60 per cent of Canadian‑made auto parts are exported to the United States. The new industrial strategy aims to diversify trade, back core Canadian industries and launch a national electricity strategy. The…

Super Bowl Sunday has a funny way of turning even non football people into commercial critics for a few hours. This year, the big game is Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots, and the ad breaks feel a little lighter on traditional “here’s the new truck doing truck things” spots than we usually get. That is not a bad thing. With fewer full-blown automaker showcases clogging the schedule, you actually have room to notice the good stuff. The sentimental stuff. The sneaky car cameos that…

The Aito M6 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the BEV version featuring a 100-kWh battery pack. The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring. Aito, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Seres Group (HKG: 9927), has filed the M6 as its newest SUV (sport utility vehicle) model. The Aito M6 entered China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) model catalog released on Friday, revealing key specifications. The Chinese public can submit feedback on the catalog between February 7-13. The 5-seat M6 has four pages in the catalog, with product models listed as SKE6501DBEVA1F, SKE6501DBEVR1,…

For decades, PC gaming meant owning a monolith: a massive, flashing tower that dominated your floor space. But in 2026, the era of the giant box is over. Components have become efficient enough that you no longer need 60 liters of air to cool them. The “Small Form Factor” (SFF) movement’s gone mainstream, proving that you can fit an RTX 5080 and a top-tier CPU into a case the size of a shoebox. It’s minimal, it’s sophisticated, and it looks a lot better on a desk than a plastic tower. If you’re ready to downsize without downgrading performance, this is…

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Category S cars regularly appear on the UK used car market at tempting prices, often thousands of pounds cheaper than equivalent vehicles with a clean history. This price difference raises a common and important question for buyers: are Category S cars safe? Category S vehicles have been written off by insurers after sustaining structural damage. While these cars can legally return to the road once repaired, safety depends entirely on the quality of those repairs. Poor workmanship, incomplete repairs, or cost-cutting can leave hidden weaknesses that are difficult to detect without specialist knowledge. This guide…

Stellantis, parent firm of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat and more, has recalled over 390 cars in the UK amid concerns of a manufacturing fault with an engine that’s feared could lead to fires. First announced on the European Commission’s Safety Gate website, recalls for a multitude of Stellantis models have been confirmed – all of which feature the conglomerate’s 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine. The affected cars are the Citroen C3, C3 Aircross, C4X and C5 Aircross, DS 3 Crossback and DS 4, Fiat 600, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot 208 and 2008, and finally, the Vauxhall Corsa, Astra, Frontera, Grandland and Mokka.…

Ford will launch five sub-$40,000 models in the U.S. this decade. The new car will be joined by a truck, an SUV, and a van. All will have fresh names and different types of powertrains.  New car prices have never been this high in the United States. Last December, the average transaction price hit a record $50,326. For much of 2025, the average MSRP exceeded $50,000, according to a Cox Automotive study. There’s clearly a need for more affordable vehicles, and Ford says it plans to kill two birds with one stone. Not only is the automaker preparing five sub-$40,000…

Hyenas are often misunderstood. Though they resemble wild dogs, they belong to a separate biological family, more closely related to cats. They are also skilled hunters, not just scavengers, and often work together to take down large prey. Within the clan, food-sharing, cub-rearing and even conflict resolution are highly organized. These animals don’t just survive in groups—they thrive. So next time you see a wildlife documentary or catch a viral video of hyenas in action, remember: You’re watching a clan at work. Or, if you’re feeling cheeky, maybe even a cackle. We created this article in conjunction with AI technology,…

For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. A Ford and Geely EV partnership could be a win-win It’s no secret by now that China is the clear leader in the auto industry’s shift to software-defined electric vehicles. The rapid rise of Chinese automakers in Europe, the UK, and other major global auto markets forced Ford to reconsider its global business plans. “We know we’re in a…

Adobe is no longer planning to discontinue Adobe Animate on March 1st. In an FAQ, the company now says that Animate will now be in maintenance mode and that it has “no plans to discontinue or remove access” to the app. Animate will still receive “ongoing security and bug fixes” and will still be available for “both new and existing users,” but it won’t get new features.An announcement email that went out to Adobe Animate customers about the discontinuation did “not meet our standards and caused a lot of confusion and angst within the community,” according to a Reddit post from…