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NewsThe Best Compact and Midsize Pickups in 2024
Trucks rule, but not everyone needs or can afford to buy a full-size model. Compact and midsize pickups are the next best thing for a lot of people. Which ones should Canadian drivers put at the top of their shopping list? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all …
On this day in history: November 23
  • 1966: Premiere of the movie Spinout, starring Elvis Presley. Spinout tells the story of a singer who does part-time car racing and who has to choose between three women.
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NewsPopular SUVs, Trucks Affected by Auto Workers’ Strike in the U.S.
Unlike in 2020, Detroit’s Big Three was unable to reach a deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) before their collective bargaining agreements expired, so a strike was launched last night at three vehicle assembly plants across the U.S. In the previous couple of days, Ford had made what it …
NewsCanadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
NewsGMC Unveils 2023 Canyon With New AT4X Model
Things are getting hot right now in the mid-size pickup segment. Last week, we covered the unveiling of the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado , which came with new styling, a new engine with several power levels and a revamped cabin. Its GMC counterpart, the Canyon, followed this week with a similar …
NewsGMC Gives the Canyon an AT4X variant
Car manufacturers are multiplying “rugged” variants throughout their lineups. And GMC has recently unveiled an AT4X variant of the Sierra 1500, a more hardcore version of the already tough-looking AT4 that aims to satisfy the needs of more serious off-road drivers. GMC announced today that its mid-size Canyon pickup would …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Honda Ridgeline
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Small and midsize pickups are hot commodities right now after being neglected for much of the past decade. They appeal to many customers who don’t need full-size trucks. Winner Once …
NewsChip Shortage Prompts GM to Delete Heated Seats and Steering Wheels
UPDATED 11/222021--GM has changed course and now says that dealers will be able to retrofit heated and ventilated seats in mid-2022, at GM's expense. It will discount vehicles missing heated or ventilated seats by $50. However, heated steering wheels cannot be retrofitted, so vehicles missing that feature will still be …
NewsGMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX May Preview More Extreme Pickup
Is the GMC Canyon about to spawn an even more rugged and more off-road ready pickup than the AT4 ? Rumours and spy shots suggest that a model called Canyon AT4X is in the works and could debut along with the next generation, likely for the 2023 model year. It …
NewsGM Steps Up to Speed Up Vehicle Deliveries in U.S., Canada
While a good chunk of the auto industry is severely affected by the ongoing global chip shortage, at a time when customer demand intensifies, General Motors today announced a series of steps it is taking to increase deliveries to dealers and customers in the U.S. and Canada. First, production of …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Honda Ridgeline
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize pickups are hot again after being neglected for much of the past decade. The next-generation Ford Ranger and all-new Jeep Gladiator are largely responsible for that. Our Best Buy …
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