Michael Bettencourt, Author at WHEELS.ca

Michael Bettencourt

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With over two decades as a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), Michael Bettencourt has been writing about cars and automotive topics for over 25 years. A journalism graduate of Ryerson University, he has won multiple awards for automotive photography, vehicle testing, plus EV and green topics, and has owned various EVs since 2011.

25 Results

First Drive: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC and GLA 35

Taller Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 crossover gains top A-Class interior tech, shorter than boxy GLB, but still pricy with options

By Michael Bettencourt

November 24, 2020

New 2022 Ford E-Transit to Electrify Work Vans

Ford rushes work vans to market with modified Mach-E batteries

By Michael Bettencourt

November 17, 2020

Limited Availability Holds Back EV Sales, Again, Finds Study

Transport Canada-funded report finds two-thirds of dealers have zero EVs in stock

By Michael Bettencourt

October 17, 2020

Review: 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design

Plugging in comfort, space and efficiency, but pricy

By Michael Bettencourt

October 16, 2020

VW’s First Real Mainstream EV SUV Officially Unveiled

Volkswagen’s ID.4 electric crossover will arrive in Canada mid-2021, with e-Golf no more

By Michael Bettencourt

September 24, 2020

Review: 2020 Honda Insight Touring

Honda Insight makes saving fuel a Civic duty.

By Michael Bettencourt

September 14, 2020

Opinion: Future of Cadillac is Electric, Eventually

GM promises a return to Cadillac innovation, but Lyriq EV crossover only arriving in 2022, well after GMC Hummer EV

By Michael Bettencourt

September 13, 2020

Review: 2020 Honda Clarity Touring

The Honda Clarity has now taken over the Volt’s position as the longest range PHEV sedan on the market.

By Michael Bettencourt

September 2, 2020