ARC Mahihkan Motors is an Alberta-based automotive venture developing a Canadian family of performance vehicles, trucks, powertrains and advanced mobility technologies.
ARC Mahihkan Motors is being developed as a Canadian automotive company focused on distinctive vehicle design, real-world engineering, advanced manufacturing and a long-term Canadian supply chain.
Founded in Alberta by Métis entrepreneur Michael Cardinal, ARC's immediate objective is practical: move from concept development to professional engineering, prototype construction, testing and validation.
Current ARC vehicle programs are development concepts. Final specifications will be determined through professional engineering and testing.
An all-wheel-drive performance sedan envisioned around a twin-turbo V6 architecture, driver-focused chassis and year-round Canadian capability.
A 1500 / 2500 / 3500 truck family designed around rugged Canadian use, highway stability, towing, winter operation and recognizable ARC design.
A future flagship hypercar program intended to demonstrate ARC's highest level of design, performance engineering, hybrid AWD and advanced aerodynamics.
CAD/CAE, vehicle packaging, chassis integration, drivetrain engineering and functional demonstrators.
ARC T4 turbo four-cylinder, 3.0L twin-turbo V6, T8 7.0 gasoline V8 and future heavy-duty diesel development.
Integrated control strategies for highway, tow/haul, snow, mud, gravel, sand and off-road operation.
Canadian supplier development, modern materials, simulation, additive manufacturing and scalable production methods.
ARC's long-term objective is to grow Canadian automotive engineering and manufacturing capability using Canadian suppliers, skilled trades, technical partners, researchers and advanced manufacturing organizations wherever commercially and technically practical.
“Build one ARC that works.”
The name “Mahihkan” is being used as part of ARC's developing corporate identity. ARC intends to approach Indigenous language and cultural references with respect and appropriate review as the brand develops.
ARC is seeking discussions with Canadian engineering organizations, research institutions, advanced manufacturers, suppliers, funding programs and strategic partners.
Development notice: ARC vehicles, powertrains, specifications and performance figures shown on this site are development concepts and preliminary engineering targets. They are subject to professional engineering, validation, testing, regulatory certification and commercial feasibility.