Family Wheels

Cold July as🇨🇦auto sales ⬇️16.2% y/y to 130,480, says Desrosiers, worst July since 2001 and 24.8% below 07/2019. But also "the first green shoots of improved (chip) supply at a small number of companies." Here's a luxury compact hybrid worth the wait: youtu.be/JdsPU46pHQI

Just after this piece uploaded the federal government raised the base price for #electricvehicles that can get the $5,000 rebate. Both specs of the Polestar 2 now qualify! My review👇 youtu.be/DPC3kSWzJqQ

One buyer told me his won’t arrive until early 2023. Another said he’s selling his Tesla Model 3 and getting one. Here’s my review of the in-demand Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric. youtu.be/AUFDa1bnK8M

Used autos are a large contributor to inflation, as the chip shortage crimps production of new vehicles. Today’s US inflation news shows used car and truck prices were up 41% in Feb y/y! And this 🇨🇦sales chart shows gains in the used segment outpaced new in 2021. #driving

The newest SUV from Volkswagen doesn’t act or feel subcompact! youtu.be/C6HNNLjkBFs #driving #SUV

Getting more questions about #ElectricVehicles due to ever-higher gas prices, so here are a few prospects. Some of them don't make financial sense without subsidies, but why leave money on the table? #ElectricVehicles 1/ youtu.be/sG_E-fc3c-o

Your fellow taxpayers could pick up most of the price premium on a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to deal with high #GasPrice. Here's a roomy and luxurious one at a decent price. My review👇 youtu.be/sG_E-fc3c-o #ElectricVehicles #driving

In the market for a compact sedan? This is arguably the leader. I love it. youtu.be/AFv2AQVO4qg #driving

A follower asks what are my fave EV and PHEV. We’ve owned a Hyundai Ioniq electric more than 3 years and still love it. But it’s discontinued due to the fantastic new Ioniq 5 (pictured) which I’ll review this spring. Fave PHEV is the Toyota RAV4 Prime⬇️ youtu.be/Ypiq7VjoDkk

Whose N Line is it, anyway? Not a hot hatch yet far above the base model, the N Line delivers value the Hyundai way - a big package of comfort and convenience features. But it has strong competition. Hop in!↙️ youtu.be/FInyWiAVi2M

With gas prices at a record high, this plug-in electric hybrid could provide relief from petroleum pain if all-electric isn’t right for you. Special guest appearance by the English Bay barge! #driving youtu.be/Gq-p_o9pbEQ

Autos helped Vancouver retail sales rise 1.5% to $3.9 billion in October m/m, with a 10.8% surge y/y that’s double the national average. Here’s the excellent redesigned @HyundaiCanada Tucson, in gas-saving hybrid trim: youtu.be/JWYUaIuxouo

I drive an 82-year-old car! It’s delightful and I learn about its long history in one family. youtu.be/GFY6F1ZOlpg

Canadian auto sales were down 13.9% in November y/y to an annualized rate of 1.45 mln, lowest since the lockdowns in spring 2020 (Desrosiers), as chip shortage continues. Here's a rich kids' plaything that's currently unavailable in the US because chips. youtu.be/AVD49W53sUQ

Clean styling, gorgeous interior, surprisingly smooth and quiet ride: the '22 Mazda MX-30 electric car has a lot going for it. But its drawbacks likely are deal-breakers for many drivers. youtu.be/BCY67jeZacw #ElectricVehicles #ElectricCar