First Look at the 2016 Chevrolet Volt EV

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Scott, Quebec - I was invited to the stunning Quebec countryside where Fall colours were peaking in time for the Canadian launch of the 2016 Chevy Volt EV. Offering longer range than its predecessor (85 KM on a full electric charge vs. 61 KM on previoud generation), the new Volt brings aggressive styling, lighter yet more capacious batteries, improved power on a range extender gas engine as well as various new charging technologies.

Featuring MyLink and also the ability to run Apple CarPlay connectivity, new safety features include Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Alert, 4G-LTE and for Canada standard heated steering, front seats and side mirrors. Starting at CAD $40,010, the 2016 Volt is hoping to disrupt notions that Hybrid EVs need to look fugly or compromise on performance, storage space or convenience. Stay tuned for my full driving impressions of Canada's latest EV/Hybrid.

Chevy Cruze sales halted for airbag issue, 33,000 units affected

Seems like car troubles and quality problems for GM are mounting. The company has just ordered US and Canada dealers to cease selling  2013 and 2014 Chevy Cruze models due to an airbag issue.

"Certain vehicles may be equipped with a suspect driver's air bag inflator module that may have been assembled with an incorrect part," GM spokesmen Jim Cain said in a statement. "We are working diligently with the supplier of the defective part to identify specific vehicles affected and expect to resume deliveries by the end of this week once those vehicles are identified." GM has revealed that 33,000 units of the popular compact Chevy Cruze are affected by this issue which is being attributed to airbag supplier Takata.

GM has already recalled more vehicles in 2014 for various issues than in any other year in its history. 

Source: USA Today