Tests and Features

In the history of cars, there were those before the Toyota Prius and the ones that came after. Introduced in Japan back in 1997, the humble sedan ushered in a new era of fuel economy thanks to a remarkably smooth and efficient combination of gas and electric power sources. Its …

On this 22nd episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about talk about the reasons why General Motors is moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment suites in favour of an in-house system built in collaboration with Google (Google Built-in). The manufacturer stipulates that compatibility …

Unlike their full-size counterparts, midsize pickups are selling for huge bucks and it’s hard to predict when manufacturers will start offering substantial discounts. For that to happen, demand will need to weaken, but there’s a whole lot of people going crazy for these versatile machines right about now. Heated or …

Victoria, B.C.— Hyundai Canada this week invited a few members of the automotive media from coast to coast to test drive the second generation of the battery-powered Kona . The small crossover from South Korea quickly earned praise from Canadians when it launched in 2017 (as a 2018 model). Quirky …

There’s a big shift in the auto industry right now. Brands renowned for their reliability and performance, such as Honda and Toyota, are slow to deliver serious products and are making serious mistakes in the process, while brands that have been disdained for decades, such as Hyundai and Kia, are …

The larger-than-life Land Rover Defender 130 is a pretty unique specimen that inspires curiosity and admiration. My adventure-ready tester finished in a matte black vinyl wrap caught the attention of many passersby every time it was parked in my driveway, and some of them even did a walkaround to get …

Aside from a few hiccups with battery recalls and other minor snags, Chevrolet did well with its small Bolt EV electric car. Affordable, efficient and supported by an extensive dealer network, it has been a sensible electric vehicle choice for a while now. Alas, as utility vehicles are more profitable …

Hyundai may just have found the next great thing in winter tire technology. Together with sister company Kia , it has developed tire-integrated “snow chains” that provide extra grip and promise to make winter driving safer. Essentially, shape memory alloy modules are located inside the wheel and tire. When the …