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If you think that the term “coupe” refers to a two-door car, welcome to 2016! That’s right, the word “coupe” now designates a style rather than a body type. A coupe is a vehicle whose roof slopes gradually toward the back rather than dropping abruptly, as they do on sedans.

There are motorsports events, and then there’s LeMans. This most historic track and racing event has been held annually since 1923 – and is without a doubt one of the most prestigious races in the world. It’s not small wonder then that car manufacturers invest so heavily into this event.

Audi introduced the A5 in 2007, and will be launching the second-generation of the sporty coupe in Portugal this week. We’ll be there to drive it. The newest Audi A5 features new, slightly sharper lines, and boasts a weight reduction of up to 60 kg. Speed-sensitive steering has been incorporated …

Swedish manufacturer Volvo is slowly but surely getting up on its feet again. Its XC90 SUV is a hit on many fronts as it is attractive, nicely finished and packed with high-tech gadgetry. It’s now time to refresh the rest of the lineup, and the automaker chose to start with …

The Mazda MX-5 , a much-loved little roadster, is almost perfect, at least in its role. For a reasonable lump of money, we get one of the best-balanced chassis’ in the industry, a perfectly calibrated engine and a brilliant manual gearbox. It’s as sporty for amateur pilots as it is …

Audi is on a roll this year, launching a slew of new products one after the other. We crossed the pond to try out the new SQ7 TDI , which will arrive next year, the A4 allroad as well as the A3 and S3 , which will all hit the …

Watching the evolution of the Audi A3 is tons of fun. This vehicle is constantly changing and there are of plenty of new features in store for 2017. First of all, Canadian dealers will be offering the A3 in sedan, cabriolet or Sportback (e-tron) form. For 2017, the vehicle’s designers …

This week, The Car Guide is heading to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario in order to get a preview of Porsche’s new nationwide drive event called the 911 Grand Tour. The objective of this event is to help potential buyers discover the 2017 Porsche 911 lineup as …

Swedish automaker Volvo performed a major restructure of its product line-up, and we must admit that the result is impressive. Their current models are much more competitive, and we’re anxious to discover the all-new S90 sedan and V90 wagon, the brand’s next flagship cars that will launch in June. Those …

That’s right, Godzilla and The Car Guide have a date in the land of Porsche, Audi and Mercedes-Benz next week. We’re headed to Dusseldorf where the giant reptile will level the Schloss Benrath and establish its own religion once it moves into the Church of St. Suitbertus. All kidding aside, …