News1.9 Million Toyota RAV4s Under Investigation in the U.S.
We’re hearing a lot about fire risks in vehicles these days, mostly EVs. The latest to join the list is the Toyota RAV4 , specifically the previous generation ( 2013-2018 ) in gasoline and hybrid variants. At least 11 fire complaints have been filed so far in the U.S. The …
NewsIIHS Announces Top Safety Pick Award Winners for 2021
A clear sign that automakers are making significant improvements in terms of safety, 49 different models have earned a 2021 Top Safety Pick+ award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), up from just 22 last year. Adding the 41 other models identified as a 2021 Top Safety …
NewsToyota to Unveil Two Canada-bound EVs, One PHEV Later in 2021
After more than two decades of focusing on hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles, Toyota announced on Wednesday that it will unveil two battery-electric vehicles for the North American market later in 2021. They will go on sale next year as 2022 models, meaning they are different from the revolutionary EV prototype …
NewsSubaru, Toyota Reportedly Co-developing AWD Hot Hatch
Now that Subaru has introduced the second-generation BRZ , fans and auto journalists alike are turning their attention to the future WRX and WRX STI . A couple of concepts and several rumours have provided clues about their styling and powertrain. This week, Japanese website Best Car Web reported that …
NewsNew Cars and Trucks with the Highest Residual Value in 2021
A vehicle’s residual value is always something to consider at the time of purchase, because that’s how you can determine its actual cost. Remember, depreciation is the single costliest aspect of car ownership. ALG, a division of J.D. Power which specializes in forecasting future vehicle values, recently announced the winners …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Toyota Sienna
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While minivans are losing tons of customers to SUVs and crossovers, they remain immensely practical vehicles for Canadian families. For 2021, our Best Buy award goes to the completely redesigned …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. In the full-size SUV segment, three models based on the same platform and completely redesigned for 2021 are our pick. They are the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe plus the GMC …
NewsPeople are Extremely Loyal to Their Toyotas, Here’s More Proof
The reliability of Toyota vehicles is well known, just like the satisfaction of their owners. That’s why many decide to keep them for a long time. A very long time. A new study by U.S. automotive research firm iSeeCars.com provides further proof. They have analyzed over 660,000 cars from the …