Everything automotive, 59 years running

The 2025 Subaru Forester is completely new. Well, almost. For one thing, the rugged Wilderness model is carried over from 2024. The big news will be the upcoming addition of a hybrid powertrain, as we’ve reported about a few times. Subaru has now confirmed on its U.S. website that the …

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Monday said the struggling Japanese automaker was in "panic mode" as it prepares to start talks on a merger with industry arch-rival Honda . Ghosn was arrested in Japan in 2018 on suspicion of financial misconduct, but fled the country concealed in a music …

Did you know that Ford police vehicles are over a century old? Soon after its foundation in 1903, the automaker from Dearborn, Michigan started selling units directly to police departments in the U.S. In 1915, the Oakland, California Police Force was so impressed that they standardized their fleet of light …

Over the past five years, the annual number of vehicles sold in online auctions globally has climbed more than 450 percent. They will surpass live auction sales for the first time by as much as $25 million USD in 2024, according to Hagerty. The American car insurance and valuation company …

Japanese auto giant Honda and its struggling rival Nissan agreed Monday to launch talks on a merger seen as a bid to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles. Their collaboration would create the world's third largest automaker, expanding development of EVs and self-driving tech. But Honda's …

The Car Guide is kicking off its review of 2024 with a look back at seven—that’s right, seven!—new supercars and hypercars that made their debuts this year. Seriously, how fantastic and historic is that? Feel free to visit our Facebook page and tell us which one’s your favourite. Tomorrow, we’ll …

Crisis-hit auto giant Volkswagen said Friday it planned to cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 in Germany after reaching an agreement with unions on a drastic cost-cutting plan. The deal, reached at the end of marathon negotiations with labour representatives, will save Europe's largest carmaker around four billion euros ($6.3 billion …

News of the Honda Prelude returning to Canada in late 2025 is just a couple of days old, but as we quickly found out, many of our readers are quite interested in this upcoming Japanese coupe. Unlike the previous five generations, the sixth-gen Prelude will be sold exclusively as a …

When it comes to Tesla vehicles these days, most of the attention goes to the Model 3 , Model Y and Cybertruck , which makes perfect sense. However, we must now talk about the oldest and least popular car in the lineup—the Model S . In Canada, the large electric …

Beyond no longer having to maintain an internal combustion engine and fill it up with expensive fuel, the beauty of an electric vehicle for many is the quiet and relaxed driving experience that comes with it. There is, however, a safety hazard when things get too quiet. Just ask Chevrolet.

This past year has been rich in new vehicle debuts and launches—electrified or not. And it goes without saying that many of them have particularly caught the attention of our team here at The Car Guide . Some are brand new models, while others have been redesigned in order to …

Traditional passenger cars are becoming increasingly rare among mass-market and luxury brands alike. Not only that, but automakers now have this habit of streamlining their offerings for cost-saving purposes, much to the chagrin of enthusiasts. Eliminating manual gearboxes, cheaper models or wagon variants is one example—and that’s exactly what is …

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you know that things aren't going well at Volkswagen. Sales are down in most markets, profits are slim, staff cuts are drastic, and all this while the automaker must negotiate with the general challenges affecting the industry globally. Paradoxically, …

Vehicles with adventurous looks and superior off-road capabilities attract a growing number of customers, and manufacturers are all too happy to introduce more and more models. Sadly, few owners will actually put their vehicles to the test like they’re meant to be. At Ford, those purchasing a Bronco , Bronco …

The all-new, fourth-generation 2025 Nissan Murano replaces its ten-year-old predecessor, but does anybody care? Remember, the Japanese two-row midsize crossover originally burst onto the scene in 2003 with a bold, revolutionary design and package. Many competitors have emerged since then including the Ford Edge , which was discontinued earlier this …

The Nissan Armada has always been more successful in the United States than in Canada, proportionally speaking. To be clear, large SUVs are popular north of the border, too, but mostly those from Ford and General Motors. With just 874 units sold last year (compared with 21,184 in the U.S.), …

Looking to make an investment that will pay off in the long run? Hagerty, a leading specialty insurance provider, has announced its 2025 Bull Market list, an annual collection of enthusiast cars and vehicles with the best potential to hold or increase in value in the coming year. The list …

Where to start? There's so much to say about this new American sports car. One thing's for sure: the brand new Charger Daytona arrives at the right time for the Dodge brand—even as a belated 2024 model with just a few days left until 2025. Could you imagine a lineup …

Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable?

It’s that time of the year again when trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports publishes its annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 300,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2024 model years as well as some early 2025 models. Twenty potential …