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NewsCablegate: Class Action Against Toyota is Now Settled
The class action against Toyota Canada regarding premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable on several hybrid models—a case that has become known as “Cablegate”—was solved by a judge in the Superior Court of Quebec last Friday. Judge Sylvain Lussier approved the terms of the settlement between class action …
ElectricToyota to Spend $1.9B in Indiana, Likely for All-Electric Highlander
On the same day Honda confirmed plans to invest $15 billion for four future EV, battery and battery material plants in Ontario, rival Toyota announced it will spend the equivalent of $1.9 billion at its Princeton, Indiana assembly plant to build a new three-row electric vehicle starting in 2026. The …
NewsThe Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs in 2024
The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various midsize SUVs available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. As you know, midsize SUVs come in two different packages—those offering just two rows of seats and those with three. The latter can accommodate up to eight …
RecallsToyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns
Japanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …
NewsCanadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards
For the 16th year, Canadian Black Book (CBB) recently announced the winners of its Best Retained Value Awards, which measure how much of their original MSRP vehicles hold after four years of ownership. The average retained value across the industry is 77% of MSRP on 2020 model-year vehicles, down from …
RecallsToyota Canada Recalls 50,000 Highlanders With Loose Bumper Covers
Toyota is announcing a recall on approximately 50,000 midsize SUVs in Canada due to an assembly issue, adding to the 750,000 units that were recalled in the U.S. last week. Affected models include the 2020-2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid . The recall notice posted by Transport Canada says the front …
NewsMost Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
New Models2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: More Than an Extra-Large Highlander
Toyota is addressing one of the biggest issues with its Highlander midsize SUV, namely the lack of space for rear passengers and cargo, with the introduction of the all-new 2024 Grand Highlander. Unveiled in a world premiere on Wednesday night, just before the start of the Chicago Auto Show, this …
NewsThe Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs of 2023
Three-row midsize SUVs may not be as popular as compact SUVs, but they remain strong sellers in Canada. With seating for seven or eight, these spacious vehicles comfortably accommodate large families on short and long trips. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its …
NewsToyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years
Connected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …
NewsThird of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …
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