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Classic or just old? Whatever you want to call the Volkswagen Tiguan , the current generation dating back to 2018 is due for an overhaul. We’ve already seen the third-generation European variant , but now it’s time for the North American-spec Tiguan to make its debut. The German automaker came …

The Kia EV9 has brought electrification to the three-row family SUV segment, where it stands (almost) alone. And after just one year on the market, one could say that it’s got a promising career ahead. Distinctive styling, very decent range, on-board technologies out the wazoo, eligibility for full government incentives...

Following their world premiere in South Korea seven months ago, the 2026 Genesis GV70 and Electrified GV70 made their North American debut yesterday during an exclusive event on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The pair will arrive at U.S. and Canadian retailers sometime in the first half …

The Ford Ranger will add a beefy member to its lineup in 2026. The problem is that North America likely won’t get it, as is the case with the Ranger PHEV that’s sold in Europe and Australia. The automaker is working on a Super Duty variant of its midsize pickup.

Did you know that Willys-Overland produced almost 360,000 Jeep vehicles at the Toledo, Ohio plant between October 1941 and August 1945? The company trademarked the Jeep name and, even before WWII was over, began building the brand's first civilian model, the CJ-2A. As yet another celebration of Jeep’s military roots …

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially begun delivering its second vehicle, the VF 9 , to customers in Canada. “We are very excited to officially hand over the VF 9, VinFast’s second e-SUV model in the Canadian market,” said Robert Muller, Deputy CEO of Sales & Marketing at VinFast Canada. “The …

Jaguar last week released three pictures of its future electric sports sedan—heavily camouflaged, of course. The car will launch in late 2026, and we’re lucky enough to be among a select group of auto journalists getting the opportunity to take it for a spin as you read these lines. Incidentally, …

The Acura Integra is preparing to offer a new hybrid option, which would be a first in the entry-level luxury segment. People familiar with the company’s plans have told The Car Guide that an electrified powertrain will be part of the 2026 model lineup, joining the turbocharged 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre …

As previously reported, the top-selling SUV in the country soldiers on for one more year, with the next generation expected to debut as a 2026 model. And now that the 2025 Toyota RAV4 is on sale at dealerships nationwide, we can tell you that the company has decided to moderately …

Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …

The release of the latest ranking of the most stolen vehicles in Canada is yet another opportunity to talk about theft prevention. According to Équité Association, which compiled the list and specializes in insurance crime and fraud prevention, the best solution is what they call a layered approach that consists …

The Honda CR-V is no longer the most stolen vehicle in Canada. That title now goes to the Toyota Highlander , according to the latest annual stats published today by Équité Association. Between 2021 and last year, auto theft increased 48.2 percent in Ontario, 57.9 percent in Quebec, 34 percent …

No vehicle likes the cold, but EVs probably hate it more than all the others. As temperatures drop below the freezing point, the electrochemical processes in the high-voltage battery slow down, affecting both charging speeds and range. In addition, heating the car's cabin to a comfortable temperature requires more energy …

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …

Introduced two years ago, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is the most affordable way for fans of the German brand to get their hands on an electric vehicle. Considering this compact-sized SUV is also available with two or three rows of seats, similar to the gasoline-powered GLB , small families have an …

Compact cars remain quite popular in many parts of Canada and the best-selling model right now is the Honda Civic , which has recently benefited from a major update that includes the return of the Civic Hybrid . The other big news in the segment for the 2025 model year …

The SUV craze has given Mazda the opportunity to introduce several all-new models lately and also create some confusion among customers in the process. The sleek and technologically advanced CX-50 is a compact SUV just like the venerable CX-5 that’s been around since 2013 and has proven to be a …

Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …

Munich, Germany— If you dig the new 2025 BMW M5 , surely you’ve read our first-drive review of the sedan a couple of weeks ago. Today, we’ll focus on the M5 Touring, which we also got to drive on its home soil. Remember, the wagon will be sold in Canada …

We test a lot of different vehicles here at The Car Guide , and a funny thing happened a couple of weeks ago: two members of our staff simultaneously found themselves driving a pair of EVs that are complete opposites. One was the Fiat 500e , an Italian city car …