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2 Out of 3 Canadians Eyeing Electrified Vehicles for Their Next Purchase

As you’ve probably heard, demand for fully electric vehicles is not growing as fast as some automakers had hoped for, largely due to high prices, limited range and long charging times, but at the same time hybrids are on the upswing again. What are consumers’ intentions exactly? According to a …

Elon Musk Confirms Supercharger Expansion Despite Firing Team

After announcing it would lay off 10 percent of its global workforce in mid-April, Tesla this week decided to fire its head of new products as well as the senior director of its Supercharger team, along with everyone reporting to them. Around 500 people are affected. The automaker informed employees …

Automatic Emergency Braking to Become Mandatory in U.S., Will Canada Follow?

Among the many advanced driver assistance systems available these days, automatic emergency braking (AEB) is one of those that can do the most for avoiding collisions and saving lives. Luckily, a majority of new vehicles are equipped with AEB, even at the lower price points. Now, should automakers be forced …

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Hyundai, Still Focused on EVs, Wants to Build More Hybrids

Although it doesn’t intend to change its EV plans like some competitors (mostly American) have done in recent months, Hyundai has confirmed that it wants to build more hybrids at the same time. In fact, a hybrid production line will be added at its new assembly plant in Georgia, which …

Tesla Drops New Model 3 Prices by $3,000 in Canada

Tesla didn’t waste too much time adjusting the prices of the refreshed and improved 2024 Model 3 . Customers will rejoice, except obviously those who ordered one in the past couple of months. You see, the single-motor Model 3 RWD now carries a base MSRP of $50,990 instead of $53,990, …

Ford is Losing More and More Money With EV Business

Ford ’s 2024 Q1 results announced last week are pretty telling about the state of the electric vehicle market, especially in the U.S. While the automaker ended the quarter with a net income of $1.3 billion USD, mainly thanks to the success of its fleet vehicles, the EV-focused Model e …

Ram 1500 Classic Production Discontinued for Canada

Anyone looking for cheaper full-size pickup will likely be disappointed to learn that production of the Ram 1500 Classic for Canada is now over. The news comes directly from Stellantis, which said in a brief statement that Ram dealers will sell the current inventory through the rest of 2024. It …

The Best Compact and Midsize Pickups in 2024

Trucks rule, but not everyone needs or can afford to buy a full-size model. Compact and midsize pickups are the next best thing for a lot of people. Which ones should Canadian drivers put at the top of their shopping list? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all …

Genesis GV70 Mid-Cycle Update Coming for 2026

Similar to the G80 midsize sedan and GV80 midsize SUV, Genesis’ GV70 compact SUV— The Car Guide ’s Best Buy in the segment—has reached the midpoint of its current generation and is due for an update. Unlike the first two, however, it won’t be for the 2025 model year. The …

Just One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test

After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …

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We Toured Europe While Driving a 2024 Nissan Ariya… in Ontario

Nissan has a way of setting up unique media events. After inviting auto journalists to drive across the U.S. on the mythical Route 66, the Japanese automaker decided to give Canadian writers a taste of Europe (sort of) while touring Ontario in a Nissan Ariya , stopping by a bunch …

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2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe: Properly Motivated

Tenerife, Canary Islands— It was inevitable. Shortly after introducing the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe , the German automaker added a juiced-up AMG model called CLE 53. The first units are scheduled to arrive in Canada sometime this summer. The Car Guide was recently invited to Tenerife to get acquainted with …

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2024 Porsche Macan EV: Powerful Electric Gamble

With close to 850,00 units sold since its introduction, the Porsche Macan is undeniably a top player in Porsche’s lineup, namely because it has long represented the gateway to the prestigious range as the more accessible model. However, production of its gas-powered versions is slowly coming to an end, jeopardizing …

2024 Mazda MX-5: Little Details That Make All the Difference

Los Angeles, California— The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 (codenamed ND) has been around for nearly a decade and is still going strong. But why did the Japanese automaker choose to invite a bunch of journalists to a special test drive on the winding roads surrounding Los Angeles earlier this month? You …

2025 Audi S3: RS 3 Lite?

The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3 . The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land …

2025 Audi A3 Gets Mid-Cycle Refresh, No Allstreet Model for Canada

Munich, Germany— The Audi A3 is getting a mid-cycle update for 2025, including a new Allstreet variant that will be sold in Europe but not in North America. Plans might change eventually, but for now, let’s focus on the little sedan as we know it. Designers in Ingolstadt have revised …

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: Open-Top C-Class and E-Class Rolled Into One

With a bright sun overlooking the slick roads of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands, the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet feels right at home. Even at 60 km/h, you can open the multilayered soft top and watch it gracefully disappear under the rear tonneau cover in no more than 20 …

2025 Toyota Camry: Eclipsing the Competition

Toyota sold as many as 290,000 Camrys in the U.S. last year but only 8,500 in Canada. And yet it’s the best-selling midsize sedan in both countries. Shoppers on this side of the border clearly prefer SUVs, smaller cars or entry-level luxury models like the BMW 3 Series or Audi …

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4: More Powerful and Intuitive

While relatively new in automotive years, the ID.4 is oldish in EV years. A pioneer in the battery-powered V-Dub catalogue after the e-Golf, the ID.4 stands out for its spacious interior (in a relatively compact format), and its wide choice of possible configurations. For the 2024 model year, this SUV …

2023 Volkswagen Taos Highline: Not the Same on the Highway and Around Town

As a member of the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury, my job is to head over to Michigan every fall (except for the pandemic years) to put over 30 new models to the test and identify which ones are deserving of a prestigious award. The plan is …

2024 Lincoln Nautilus: From China With Love

Relaxing. Freeing your mind. Isolating yourself from the outside world. That was the goal when developing the new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus , which puts comfort above all else. Similar to Lexus, which is Lincoln’s top rival, sportiness is not exactly high on the list. The Nautilus is about delivering a …

2024 Kia Seltos: The Good Gets Better

Since launching in 2020, the Kia Seltos quickly became one of the best and most popular subcompact SUVs on the market. It’s now the Korean brand’s top seller in Canada, too. Making the feat even more impressive is the fact that customers literally have a dozen other options in the …

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross: The Ace Up Toyota's Sleeve

Let’s face it, Toyota absolutely needed the new Corolla Cross to succeed where the departed C-HR (which was initially supposed to be sold as a Scion product) arguably failed—offering a compelling and practical alternative to the larger RAV4 at a lower price. There hadn’t been one in Canada since the …

2024 Porsche Panamera 4 and 2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Evolution and Revolution

Sevilla, Spain— Porsche recently invited auto journalists to test drive the new, third-generation 2024 Panamera 4 on the beautiful roads of Andalusia and later the 2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid on a track. Notable design changes to the large German sedan are found up front including new headlights and a redesigned …

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid: Great Car, Bad Price

The eleventh-generation Honda Accord made its debut for the 2023 model year, featuring a more buttoned-down look and getting rid of its sportier, 252-horsepower engine option. Similar to its predecessor, the latest midsize sedan from Honda offers dynamic handling and comfortable seats making long trips more enjoyable. On top of …