All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …

The second-generation CLA joins the brand new A-Class to give Mercedes-Benz a pair of fresh products in the all-important small-car segment. Last year, one out of four vehicles sold by the German automaker around the globe was a compact car. As you can easily imagine, only SUVs were more popular.

While American manufacturers are eliminating most of their cars to focus on trucks and SUVs, Mercedes-Benz keeps diversifying its portfolio. Just a few days ago at the New York Auto Show, the brand unveiled the next-generation GLS and announced its intention to produce a slightly more rugged and adventure-ready compact …

A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz invited a group of automobile journalists to test the new B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic on the Olympic Basin. Fortunately, it was -30°C, which made the water hard enough for us to have some fun on it. We would have had fun if …

It was in the wintriest of conditions that Mercedes-Benz convened journalists earlier this week to test drive the new B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic. For your information, these two cars share the same chassis and mechanical components. They first appeared on the market as front-wheel drive versions, but …

It’s no secret: There are a lot of people out there who would rather drive a smaller car with better equipment than a more bare-bones vehicle from the next category up. Recognizing the potential of this market, manufacturers—and especially luxury car brands—responded accordingly. That’s how the luxury compact segment was …

Mercedes‑Benz is busy working on the next generation of its entry-level sedan, the CLA . Development is ramping up as the global premiere will take place sometime in 2025, with sales in Canada to begin for the 2026 model year. This week, the automaker shared a bit more information about …

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is getting a mid-cycle update for 2024, but here we have a very different car that goes by the same name. More specifically: the Tesla Model 3 fighter that we were promised last year. At IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the German automaker today introduced a new …

The Mercedes-Benz CLA subcompact sedan is getting a mid-cycle refresh and update for the 2024 model year. The list of changes starts with a redesigned front fascia and grille, a new rear diffuser and a revised signature for the headlights and taillights. Additional body colours are available including two different …

Remember the sensational Vision EQXX electric concept that Mercedes-Benz introduced at the beginning of the year? The same one that managed to travel over 1,000 kilometres with a full battery charge and amazing energy consumption of just 8.7 kWh/100 km in a first real-world test in April? While too radically …

Mercedes-Benz has just announced three separate recall campaigns affecting a little more than 40,000 vehicles across Canada. The largest one involves the power steering control unit, which may corrode over time and fail, making driving more difficult and potentially dangerous. The problem seems to be limited to areas of heavy …

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at subcompact luxury cars , a market segment once again dominated by German automakers. In fact, there are no changes to last year’s …

Mercedes-Benz today introduced an even more powerful and sportier version of its two entry-level cars. Slotting above the A 35 and CLA 35 , the new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 and CLA 45 4MATIC+ are the pocket rockets we were waiting for. With a newly developed 2.0-litre turbo engine a.k.a.