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Celebrate spring at new Botanica Flower Festival

The annual flower spectacle formerly known as the Chilliwack Tulip Festival is now rebranded Botanica, back this spring season featuring 1.5 million bulbs spread out over 13 acres in the heart of the Fraser Valley. Owned and operated by multigenerational farmers the Pauls family, it’s clear they know a thing or two about putting on …

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2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE 4MATIC+ Sedan review

Mercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photos Even those auto enthusiasts not normally a fan of EVs may change their minds after a spin in this electric rocket from the Mercedes-AMG camp.   One of the better-looking electric examples from the German luxury manufacturer, the EQE 4MATIC+ Sedan features a shorter wheelbase than bigger …

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV review

Mercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photo The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV is the grade-topping counterpart to the EQE Sedan that provides a performance-oriented zero emissions driving experience in a crossover package. Surprisingly, the 500 has slightly more compact dimensions than the four-door with a 90-millimetre shorter wheelbase. This results in a sporty-looking silhouette complemented …

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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e review

Mercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photosMercedes-Benz Canada photos Range anxiety with EVs is a real thing, but there’s a fresh partially-electrified option from Mercedes-Benz that puts that worry to rest: the 2024 GLE 450e. The popular mid-size luxury SUV now comes in plug-in form yielding a zero emissions range of approximately 77 kilometres, while …

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric first drive

Proving to be one of Hyundai’s best-sold vehicles in Canada, the Korean brand has officially launched the second-generation Kona. For the sophomore effort, the all-new platform was developed as an EV first and internal combustion second, rather than vice versa, and the result is a much-improved zero-emissions product with few compromises. Journalists were invited on …

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