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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year implemented a new, tougher test to evaluate crashworthiness in lateral collisions. As it turned out, many compact SUVs and midsize SUVs didn’t get a passing grade. Now, compact cars are under the microscope, and the results are a mixed bag. In …

Subaru introduced a redesigned yet still familiar third-generation Crosstrek in a world premiere today. While the vehicle you see here is the one designed for Japan and some differences will apply to the Canadian-bound version, due next year as a 2024 model, it’s pretty clear that the automaker went for …

Subaru is gearing up for a major reveal on September 15. And a new teaser posted today hints at what it will be. In the video, the company is merely talking about a “new SUV,” without giving a name, but it’s easy to figure out that we’re looking at the …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Subcompact SUVs are some of the best-selling vehicles in Canada. They’re smaller and easier to park than compact SUVs, and all of them are available with all-wheel drive. Winner For …

Just like a number of automakers and companies, Subaru is being directly hit by the global chip shortage. Production at its Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant—home to the Outback , Legacy , Impreza and Ascent —was suspended on Monday. It’s expected to resume on May 3 at the earliest, impacting approximately …

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today crowned the eight vehicle category winners that will ultimately determine the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. 2021 Best Midsize Car Winner: Mazda3 Other finalists: Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla 2021 Best Large Car Winner: …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Sub-compact SUVs have been the fastest-growing segment in the auto industry over the past few years. While smaller than traditional compact SUVs, these vehicles prove capable thanks to standard or …

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is getting a significant mid-cycle update that includes a bigger engine option. If you’re in the market for a small SUV, you need to read this. While the base 2.0-litre engine carries over unchaged, there’s a new 2.5-litre unit shared with other Subaru vehicles such as …