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After 90 Years and Final F-PACE Built, Jaguar Turns to New Era

2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is Too Quiet for Transport Canada

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Arrives as Canada’s Cheapest 5-Door Compact Car

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After 90 Years and Final F-PACE Built, Jaguar Turns to New Era

Jaguar officially wrapped up production of the F-PACE compact luxury SUV on December 19 at the Solihull plant in the U.K., marking the end of a long story that dates back to 1935 with the birth of Jaguar's first road cars. The final unit, an SVR model sporting a black …December 23, 2025

2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is Too Quiet for Transport Canada

The best-selling Chevrolet Equinox EV electric crossover has just been hit with a new safety recall because a software issue could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly in some cases. As you probably know, Transport Canada requires electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating …December 23, 2025

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback Arrives as Canada’s Cheapest 5-Door Compact Car

The all-new 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback will arrive at dealerships in January—straight from a factory in Mexico—and today's pricing announcement brings good news for Canadian customers. Indeed, it becomes the most affordable hatchback in the country, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,795. That's $25 less than the …December 23, 2025

Find the Odd One Out: Camry, Accord, Sonata or Altima?

The answer to the question above could be any one of these four cars. For example, the Toyota Camry is the only one that is exclusively hybrid, while the Honda Accord is the only one that doesn't offer all-wheel drive. The Hyundai Sonata ? Well, it's the only non-Japanese car. December 22, 2025

One More Recall From Ford, Which Leads 2025 Recalls List

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Ford has just issued another recall. This one involves the 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E , 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning and 2025-2026 Maverick Hybrid . More than 272,000 units are affected in the U.S. The number in Canada amounts to 49,973. The issue comes from …December 22, 2025

35 Years of Lexus: Looking to the Future

Vancouver Island, B.C.— Lexus celebrated its 35th anniversary in Canada with three separate events at different times and different places in 2025. Back in February, The Car Guide had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 2005 RX as well as the coolest Lexus SUV of all, the …December 22, 2025

Jeep Adds Stealthy, Mission-Ready Gladiator Shadow Ops

Jeep is making another addition to its Gladiator lineup for 2026. Hot on the heels of the Willys ’41 edition paying homage to the brand’s military past, here comes the Shadow Ops. This model serves as the spearhead of the new “Convoy” campaign, which aims to introduce “mission-ready special editions,” …December 19, 2025

OPP Recovers More Than 300 Stolen Vehicles in Latest Operation

More than 300 stolen vehicles with a combined value of approximately $25 million were recovered this week as part of Project Chickadee, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced. Law enforcement has dismantled an auto theft criminal organization by focusing not only on vehicle theft but also on the illegal exportation …December 19, 2025

Ram Confirms Dakota Name for Upcoming Midsize Pickup

Ram ’s new midsize pickup for the North American market will arrive in 2027, as announced in September by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. And now we know for sure it will be called Dakota . Indeed, Ram boss Tim Kuniskis took advantage of a media event in Michigan this week—which …December 19, 2025

Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Cars Sold in 2025

For the second year in a row, online auction sales globally have surpassed live auction sales, reaching approximately $2.5 billion (USD) according to Hagerty and setting a new record. What’s more, cars that sold for at least $1 million in 2025 have collectively topped $1 billion, which is a first. December 18, 2025

Toyota Wants to Bring Back Scion

Toyota is expanding its empire by broadening its brand portfolio. This fall, the automaker transformed its luxurious Century models from Japan into a prestige brand positioned above Lexus . More recently, the Gazoo Racing division also became a standalone car brand, with the sensational new GR GT as a flagship. December 18, 2025

Ford Escape Ends Production After 25-Year Run

Launched in 2000 as a 2001 model, the Ford Escape became one of the most popular SUVs in North America during its first two decades before losing ground to Asian competition in recent years. Well, retirement time has finally arrived. The same goes for its luxurious cousin, the Lincoln Corsair …December 17, 2025

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$10,000 and More: Year-End Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

During the holiday season, many Canadians take advantage of the break to rest, recharge and spend time with family or loved ones. For others, the final days of 2025 are also synonymous with car shopping. And that works out nicely, because the automotive industry is being disrupted from all sides …December 22, 2025

2026 Nissan Pathfinder: Versatility, Two Ways

The Nissan Pathfinder is returning to Canada for the 2026 model year with a few physical and technological changes. Yes, it is indeed returning, because for a few months in 2025, the family SUV was one of a trio of Nissan models—alongside the Frontier and Murano—whose importation was temporarily halted …December 22, 2025

Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Cars Sold in 2025

For the second year in a row, online auction sales globally have surpassed live auction sales, reaching approximately $2.5 billion (USD) according to Hagerty and setting a new record. What’s more, cars that sold for at least $1 million in 2025 have collectively topped $1 billion, which is a first. December 18, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek: More Mature and More Rugged

The Nissan Rogue has joined the growing list of compact SUVs with a focus on adventure. As an alternative to the Honda CR-V TrailSport , Subaru Forester Wilderness and GMC Terrain AT4 , just to name a few, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek uses the same powertrain but …December 17, 2025

5 Things to Know About Mazda’s New Infotainment System

Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the spring, the third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 benefits from conservative yet tasteful styling revisions, offers more interior space, and eliminates the optional turbo engine to replace it with a new hybrid system… in 2027. One of the highlights, of course, is the cabin’s transformation, …December 15, 2025

10 Classic Vehicles That Will Gain Value in 2026 According to Hagerty

Hagerty, a leading specialty insurance provider, has announced its 2026 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. It is compiled using data from public and private sales, insurance valuations and historical …December 13, 2025

2026 Kia EV4: More of Everything, For Less Money

Barcelona, Spain— The all-new 2026 Kia EV4 is one of those vehicles that will be sold in Canada but not in the U.S. Tariffs have thrown a wrench in the company’s plans to offer this electric sedan in both countries. In fact, the Korean-built EV4 and the smaller EV3 will …December 12, 2025

Avoid These 5- to 10-Year-Old Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests

Given the inflation that has impacted the prices of new vehicles, buying a used model from a brand known for its reliability can prove to be a smart and convenient decision. U.S. magazine Consumer Reports , which recently published its rankings of the most reliable and least reliable makes and …December 10, 2025

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220: Hybrid Model Joins the Lineup

Innsbruck, Austria— In addition to the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German automaker is expanding its lineup by adding a hybrid powertrain for the 2027 model year. The Car Guide was able to take the car for a first test drive on the mountain roads of Austria, in weather conditions similar …December 9, 2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Now Hybrid Only

Hyundai had bold plans for the new Santa Fe , both inside and out. The company opted for a “lifestyle-based design,” but took an unconventional approach. Basically, designers worked the other way around, starting in the back and then moving forward, as they put more emphasis on cargo space and …December 9, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: Until e-Power Gets Here

We have long criticized the popular Nissan Rogue for having an important flaw: not offering a hybrid model. And needless to say, in the highly popular compact SUV segment, the trend toward electrification is here to stay. Nissan has developed a traditional hybrid technology called e-Power, which is already available …December 8, 2025

Top 10 Least Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Have you seen the latest rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability according to U.S. magazine Consumer Reports ? Toyota , Subaru and Lexus make up the top 3. In fact, seven of the 10 most reliable brands are either Japanese or Korean. But what about …December 5, 2025

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Genesis ’ best-selling model, the GV70 , is getting a mid-cycle update for the 2026 model year. We’ve covered the changes in a previous story. Nothing major, but then again, this compact luxury SUV was already an impressive product and a solid buy. You can read our driving impressions of …October 16, 2025

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The last major update to the Lexus IS dates back to the 2021 model year. It mostly involved cosmetic revisions and some tightening of nuts and bolts. Almost nothing has changed since then, making the current IS a very old car. Heck, it’s one of the few that still have …November 13, 2025

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