Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Automotive News
  • Automotive News Europe
  • Automotive News China
  • Automobilwoche
Subscribe
  • Subscribe
  • login
  • HOME
  • News
    • News by Brand
    • Auto Shows
    • Canadians Abroad
    • Photo Galleries
    • Automakers
    • Suppliers
    • Retail
    • Dealer Best Practices
    • Government Relations
    • Trade and Tariffs
    • Technology
    • Labour
    • Aston Martin
    • BMW
      • Mini
      • Rolls Royce
    • Daimler
      • Mercedes Benz
      • Smart
    • Ferrari
    • Ford
      • Lincoln
    • General Motors
      • Buick
      • Cadillac
      • Chevrolet
      • GMC
    • Honda
      • Acura
    • Hyundai
      • Kia
    • Mazda
    • Mitsubishi
    • Nissan
      • Infiniti
    • Stellantis
      • Alfa Romeo
      • Chrysler
      • Dodge
      • Fiat Chrysler
      • Jeep
      • Fiat
      • Lancia
      • Maserati
      • Ram
    • Subaru
    • Tata
      • Jaguar
      • Land Rover
    • Tesla
    • Toyota
      • Lexus
    • Volkswagen
      • Audi
      • Bentley
      • Bugatti
      • Lamborghini
      • Porsche
    • Volvo
    • VinFast
    • Toronto Auto Show
  • Opinion
    • Blogs
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • EVENTS & AWARDS
    • 2021 Auto News Canada All Stars
    • 2021 Canadians To Watch
    • Best Dealerships To Work For
    • Canada Congress
    • Retail Forum: Dealer Discussions
    • Leading Women Roundtables
    • Embracing Diversity Roundtable
  • Jobs & Classifieds
  • +MORE
    • IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
    • COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
    • WEBINARS
    • ADVERTISE WITH US
    • CONTACT US
    • DIGITAL EDITION
    • PUBLISHING PARTNERS
MENU

Urvaksh Karkaria

Mercedes, Porsche reporter

Urvaksh Karkaria is Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo Reporter for Automotive News.

[email protected]

Mobile Number: 904-422-5205

See All Staff Page
Recent Stories
BRAKEPAD-MAIN_i.jpg
Startup develops a way to know the identity of every part

Alitheon's technology creates for products what fingerprints are for people— a one-of-a-kind identifier.

volvo-MAIN_i.jpg
Volvo tells North American dealers that EVs will double throughput

Executives laid out plans to introduce seven new and redesigned electrified models over the next few years, including five battery-electric vehicles and two plug-in hybrids.

MercedesAMGEQE-MAIN_i.jpg
Mercedes-Benz expands EV lineup with AMG EQE

The performance version of Mercedes' EQE electric sedan arrives in North America early next year.

Porsche911OffRoad-MAIN_0.jpg
Off-road Porsche 911 tested in the Arctic

Spy shots of the 911 prototype taken in the Arctic reveal a jacked-up suspension, flared wheel arches and old-school whale-tail spoiler.

Porsche Coker Mahlstedt
Canadian one of two women promoted to key posts at Porsche

With the two appointments, a third of Porsche's North American leadership team is now made up of women, including Canadian Margareta Mahlstedt.

 

BMWXM-MAIN_i.jpg
BMW readies most powerful M with SUV concept

The BMW Concept XM is a preview of the most powerful BMW M vehicle and planned only as a plug-in hybrid.

GAN-MAIN_i.jpg
GaN Systems of Ottawa offers a crystal path to longer EV range

Canada's GaN Systems is pitching its power-efficient transistors to help automakers extend battery range.

EQS-MAIN_i.jpg
Mercedes-Benz EQS will start at $144,200

The battery-powered S-Class is at the vanguard of a wave of EVs that Mercedes will deliver to North America.

Why some Infiniti dealers criticize brand's proposed shift from standalone stores

Infiniti is offering the option to move in with Nissan, but some dealers just want new product they say they were expecting.

3NISSAN-MAIN_i.jpg
Will Nissan introduce an electric compact pickup?

A small truck would be a natural extension for the brand, which helped invent the segment, some say.

3SHERBROOKE-MAIN_i.jpg
Canadian Infiniti stores can join with Nissan

Faced with slumping sales, Infiniti is allowing its Canadian dealers to save money and consolidate into their Nissan stores.

INFINITI-MAIN_i.jpg
Second-generation Infiniti QX60 gets price hike, standard AWD across trims

The redesigned midsize crossover carries a $6,000 premium over the outgoing model.

NISSAN-MAIN_i.jpg
Nissan to idle more U.S. output amid chip woes

Nissan Murano, Leaf and Maxima production will be suspended at the Smyrna, Tenn., plant for four extra weeks following a two-week summer shutdown.

NUKUHNT-MAIN_i.jpg
BMW N.A. chief Kuhnt moving to post in Germany; former MINI boss to succeed him

BMW said Sebastian Mackensen will take over as head of North America.

Polestar-main_i.jpg
Polestar 2 family grows with lower-priced variant

The electric performance brand of Volvo and Geely in the fourth quarter will introduce a Polestar 2 fastback with a 78-kilowatt-hour battery that delivers 231 hp and an EPA-estimated 260 miles, or about 420 kilometres.

  • Load More
Get Free Newsletters

Sign up today for our Weekly Newsletter, Daily Newsletter and Breaking News Alerts. We'll deliver the news you need to know straight to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time through links in these emails. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Subscribe Now

An Automotive News Canada subscription includes 12 monthly issues – delivered in print to your doorstep, and digitally to your inbox – plus unlimited, 24/7 access to our website.

Subscribe Now
Connect With Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Our Mission

The Automotive News Canada mission is to be the primary source of industry news, data and understanding for the industry's decision-makers interested in Canada.

Contact Us

1155 Gratiot Ave
Detroit MI 48207

1-877-812-1257

Email Us

ISSN 2475-5001 (print)
ISSN 2475-501X (online)

Resources
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Edition Archive
  • Advertise with Us
  • Reprints
  • Ad Choices Ad Choices
  • Sitemap
Legal
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Request
Automotive News Canada
Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • HOME
  • News
    • News by Brand
      • Aston Martin
      • BMW
        • Mini
        • Rolls Royce
      • Daimler
        • Mercedes Benz
        • Smart
      • Ferrari
      • Ford
        • Lincoln
      • General Motors
        • Buick
        • Cadillac
        • Chevrolet
        • GMC
      • Honda
        • Acura
      • Hyundai
        • Kia
      • Mazda
      • Mitsubishi
      • Nissan
        • Infiniti
      • Stellantis
        • Alfa Romeo
        • Chrysler
        • Dodge
        • Fiat Chrysler
        • Jeep
        • Fiat
        • Lancia
        • Maserati
        • Ram
      • Subaru
      • Tata
        • Jaguar
        • Land Rover
      • Tesla
      • Toyota
        • Lexus
      • Volkswagen
        • Audi
        • Bentley
        • Bugatti
        • Lamborghini
        • Porsche
      • Volvo
      • VinFast
    • Auto Shows
      • Toronto Auto Show
    • Canadians Abroad
    • Photo Galleries
    • Automakers
    • Suppliers
    • Retail
    • Dealer Best Practices
    • Government Relations
    • Trade and Tariffs
    • Technology
    • Labour
  • Opinion
    • Blogs
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • EVENTS & AWARDS
    • 2021 Auto News Canada All Stars
    • 2021 Canadians To Watch
    • Best Dealerships To Work For
    • Canada Congress
    • Retail Forum: Dealer Discussions
    • Leading Women Roundtables
    • Embracing Diversity Roundtable
  • Jobs & Classifieds
  • +MORE
    • IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
    • COMPANIES ON THE MOVE
    • WEBINARS
    • ADVERTISE WITH US
    • CONTACT US
    • DIGITAL EDITION
    • PUBLISHING PARTNERS