First Drives

All across the country, many people work really hard and some of them need a truck that works just as hard. That’s why we have big, heavy-duty pickups with hoods about as tall as a normal-sized adult and capable of towing monstrous loads. Chevrolet recently invited The Car Guide to …

Who actually needs an SUV that costs more than $100,000? Nobody. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t read the following review to find out what the completely redesigned 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS has to offer. Formerly known as GL, this full-size luxury SUV now debuts its third generation. And The Car …

When Chevrolet introduced the next-generation Silverado 1500 last year, we were promised the return of a diesel engine in the lineup. Following a delay of several months, the 3.0-litre Duramax is now ready to make its debut in Canada for the 2020 model year. The Car Guide was invited to …

STEVENSON, Washington— The Explorer is the most successful vehicle launched by America’s oldest manufacturer in the last 30 years. Sure, the Ford GT is spectacular and the Mustang deserves a lot of praise, but these two sports cars have not changed the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people …

While the idea of a turbocharged six-cylinder engine in a full-size pickup would have seemed ludicrous just a few years ago, it is now common practice for manufacturers. GMC even went a step further with a turbo engine that only has four cylinders. It’s the first such application in the …

The SUV craze, combined with the sales success of BMW’s M vehicles including the X3 M40i and X4 M40i , drove the performance division of the Bavarian automaker to launch the first-ever X3 M and X4 M. These models are powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that …

FRANKFURT, Germany— Don’t think for one second that Mercedes-Benz is going to rest on its laurels when it comes to compact luxury SUVs, a market segment that’s still growing rapidly. The GLC is the venerable automaker’s most popular SUV and a class leader everywhere in North America. After four years …

Introduced in 2014 for the 2015 model year, the Porsche Macan quickly became the German brand’s most popular model in Canada, ahead of the larger Cayenne. However, it was time for the compact SUV to get a lifting in an effort to stay up-to-date and boost sales until the next …

The new, more evolved version of the Lamborghini Huracán, aptly named Evo, joins the furious and extreme Huracán Performante by using advanced electronics to offer a more balanced performance proposition. Take a seat as we hit the Willow Springs International Raceway in California! The growl of the naturally aspirated 5.2-litre …

TORONTO (Ontario)— When the Kia Soul first hit the market in 2009, it not only carved its own niche, but also ushered in a new era for the Korean brand following the arrival of German designer Peter Schreyer. Back then, Kia was still trying to build a reputation in North …