Stephanie Wallcraft

Toronto

Automotive and Motorsport Writer at Freelance

Multiple award winning freelance journalist specializing in cars, racing, and road trip travel. Past President of @AJACanada. Co-host of @ModernMotoring.

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Articles

What fees do you need to pay when you buy a car from a dealer?

1 week ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1Environmental and regulatory fees are just some extra costs you may see on your invoice. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentOnce you’ve negotiated on and agreed to the price of a car with a dealership, you’ll be presented with an invoice.
SUV Review: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox excels in tech, not in fuel economy | Reviews

3 weeks ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

As EVs lose government supports, GM could be in a bind without a hybrid compact SUV • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentStatistically speaking, if you’re buying a new vehicle in Canada and you’re not considering a truck, you’re probably shopping for a compact SUV. And compact SUV buyers tend to prioritize the same things: price, fuel economy, safety, and access to all-wheel drive.
Pre Delivery Inspection: How to inspect a new car when taking delivery

4 weeks ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Advertisement 1Once you drive your car out the lot, it will be very difficult to get the dealer to take responsibility of any damage that you spot on the car later. It's best you know how to do a pre delivery inspection of the car. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentPicking up a new car is definitely an exciting moment. You may have been waiting weeks or even months for this day to come.
BYD claims EV charger could add 400 km in 5 minutes

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer follows up the announcement by revealing new, more efficient high-RPM EV motors • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentChinese EV automaker BYD announced several innovations in mid- and late March that, if implemented, would position the company and China’s automotive industry as world leaders in emissions-free transportation.
Polestar 2 imports on hold in wake of Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

A handful of Chinese-built cars have made it to our market before, but for now, there are only two on sale—neither is electric • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentOn October 1, 2024, Canada aligned with the United States by imposing a 100% tariff on electric-vehicle imports from China.
What sales taxes do I need to pay when buying a car in Canada?

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Here's how much sales tax you need to pay when buying a new or a used car. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWhen you buy a car in Canada, the price you negotiate with the seller does not include sales taxes. This is true regardless of whether you buy a car from a dealership or a private seller.
These are the 10 car models assembled in Canada in 2025

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1If you're looking for a comprehensive "buy local" list of products out of the Canadian automotive industry, this is it • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentBuying Canadian has, very rightly, become a wide-spread mantra these past few weeks. Many of us have collectively discovered the value in using our wallets to protect our own interests.
Made in Canada - These are the 10 car models assembled in Canada in 2025

1 month ago | windsorstar.com | Stephanie Wallcraft

When it comes to supporting the Canadian economy with your vehicle purchase, there are a couple of things you need to know. One is that there are currently no Canadian-owned automakers. However, there are five global automakers with manufacturing facilities in Canada, as well as parts manufacturers and smaller producers in peripheral industries. No car is fully tariff-proof. Parts can move back and forth across borders during the assembly process, sometimes more than once.
Electric 2026 Volvo ES90 revealed (but it's not for Canada) - Reviews

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

The ES90 is built only in China, so Canada’s 100% import surtax on EVs from that country will keep it out of our showrooms • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentThe 2026 Volvo ES90 electric sedan was revealed to the world early March, and while we’ve provided the details below, don’t get excited: Volvo’s newest EV will not be coming to Canada.
How to negotiate the price of a used car

1 month ago | driving.ca | Stephanie Wallcraft

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Buying a used car is a great way to save money. You can save even more money if you know these price negotiating tips. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWe have good news and bad news for buyers shopping on the used car market. The good news is the days of pandemic supply chain disruptions are behind us, which has helped bring used car inventory closer to normal levels.