Automotive News Daily Drive
Jan. 16, 2026 | Canada opens door to Chinese EVs; insurance at dealerships
January 16 · 19 min · 14.0 MB
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Canada strikes a deal with China allowing up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually in exchange for agricultural concessions, marking a dramatic policy shift. Ford explores battery deals with BYD for international hybrids. Plus, Polly’s Chris Pres explains how integrating auto insurance into the car-buying process is helping dealerships close deals amid affordability pressures.
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