Tests and Features

Anti-theft and tracking systems have existed for many years. They are rarely bought by choice, but usually because an insurance company requires them, especially for high-risk vehicles. These systems are mounted in the vehicle at all times and only the manufacturers can start the tracking in case of theft. In …

You can’t fault Hyundai for wanting to please. On the eve of a complete redesign for the 2015 model year, the current 2014 Hyundai Sonata sedan has been given a host of upgrades intended to smooth over a few of its rough edges and make it even more competitive in …

The Car Guide is currently enjoying an extended test drive of the Audi Q5 TDI. One of this SUV’s defining characteristics is its fuel economy: just 7.3 L/100 km on the highway, as proven in one of the photos shown here. And its engine purrs at less than 1,800 rpm …

The Otobuxi (pronounced ‘Auto Boxy’) is a smart transit vehicle designed to travel in narrow residential streets. With its four wheel steering and electric motors the Otobuxi can travel quietly and with ease on any urban street. It can accommodate up to 12 passengers and it doesn’t require a driver …

Not only are compact cars increasingly popular in our market, but this segment is constantly evolving. To prove the point, we decided to assess—and compare—the seven most popular compacts. This time, we took a simpler approach than usual and tried to simulate a real vehicle purchase. Form and function The …

We have entered an era where automakers are increasingly unwilling to take risks, especially in the bread-and-butter compact SUV segment where vehicles ply their trade to shoppers with an increasingly broad range of choices. This is a big part of what makes the 2014 Jeep Cherokee so refreshing: here is …

These cars are the same size as compact sedans, but they are decidedly more luxurious. Not to mention the fact that they bear a prestigious label, which is more than enough to convince a lot of buyers! Word of caution: When we say that these cars cost less than $50,000, …