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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 …
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NewsThe Best 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. In the former category, our top three …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridToyota Venza to be Discontinued for the Second Time
If you were wondering how the all-new 2025 Crown Signia could possibly fit in Toyota ’s growing lineup of SUVs and crossovers, wonder no more. Soon after its official debut on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the automaker confirmed that the Venza will not return following the 2024 model year.
NewsThe Best Midsize SUVs of 2023
Two-row midsize SUVs are family-oriented vehicles that can accommodate up to five people and a fair share of cargo. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top three midsize SUVs on the market in 2023. Check them …
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 …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridToyota Venza Gets Prime-Like PHEV Variant… in Japan
The Toyota Venza was brought back from the dead two years ago in a completely new package and with a hybrid-only powertrain. There are some key updates for 2023 including a Nightshade Edition, version 2.5 of the Toyota Safety Sense suite of active safety features, and a sophisticated new multimedia …
NewsToyota Camry, Venza Dial Up Style Factor for 2023
Toyota fans looking for extra flair will have more options to choose from for 2023. More specifically, the Venza hybrid crossover and the popular Camry sedan both get styling updates. The former joins other Toyota models in offering a darker-looking Nightshade Edition. Available in Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl or …
Recalls41,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Faulty ESC
Toyota is recalling just over half a million vehicles in North America including 41,084 in Canada. The automaker’s luxury brand Lexus is also affected. More specifically, the recall targets the 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , Sienna and Venza , 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid as well as the 2022 Lexus NX …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Subaru Outback
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. When it comes to midsize SUVs, we need to separate two-row models from three-row models. Among the first group, which one gets our Best Buy award for 2022? Answer: the …
NewsCompact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
BuzzThis Toyota Venza Dressed as Lamborghini Urus Won’t Fool Anyone
Remember when Albermo transformed a Toyota RAV4 into a Lamborghini Urus last year? Well, the Japanese tuning shop is at it again, this time with the Toyota Venza . Its latest conversion kit might be more impressive since the hybrid crossover has more rounded shapes than the RAV4 and looks …
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