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Jeep originally had this plan to electrify its entire vehicle lineup by 2025. Well, things have changed. But guess what? The Gladiator will be able to live up to the brand’s promise. Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa has confirmed via a post on LinkedIn that the midsize pickup will add a …

Ferrari bids farewell to the 812 with the introduction of the new 12Cilindri, an oddly named two-seater that we should appreciate for retaining the naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12. It will be available in both berlinetta (coupe) and Spider (cabriolet) body styles. Obviously, we need to talk about the engine first, …

Cadillac , which had planned to become an EV-only brand by 2030, will possibly continue to sell ICE-powered vehicles in the next decade. That seems to be what Cadillac boss John Roth hinted at during a media roundtable to talk about the upcoming Optiq crossover, adding that gas and electric …

Isn’t it great when a car company actually gives what customers ask for? Jeep ’s Tuscadero pink body colour, which has proven surprisingly popular among Wrangler customers, is now available for the first time with the Gladiator . “Our passionate Jeep fans asked for this limited-run colour on Gladiator. We …

As you’ve probably heard, demand for fully electric vehicles is not growing as fast as some automakers had hoped for, largely due to high prices, limited range and long charging times, but at the same time hybrids are on the upswing again. What are consumers’ intentions exactly? According to a …

After announcing it would lay off 10 percent of its global workforce in mid-April, Tesla this week decided to fire its head of new products as well as the senior director of its Supercharger team, along with everyone reporting to them. Around 500 people are affected. The automaker informed employees …

Among the many advanced driver assistance systems available these days, automatic emergency braking (AEB) is one of those that can do the most for avoiding collisions and saving lives. Luckily, a majority of new vehicles are equipped with AEB, even at the lower price points. Now, should automakers be forced …

Although it doesn’t intend to change its EV plans like some competitors (mostly American) have done in recent months, Hyundai has confirmed that it wants to build more hybrids at the same time. In fact, a hybrid production line will be added at its new assembly plant in Georgia, which …

Tesla didn’t waste too much time adjusting the prices of the refreshed and improved 2024 Model 3 . Customers will rejoice, except obviously those who ordered one in the past couple of months. You see, the single-motor Model 3 RWD now carries a base MSRP of $50,990 instead of $53,990, …

Ford ’s 2024 Q1 results announced last week are pretty telling about the state of the electric vehicle market, especially in the U.S. While the automaker ended the quarter with a net income of $1.3 billion USD, mainly thanks to the success of its fleet vehicles, the EV-focused Model e …

Santa Barbara, California— Acura, just like parent company Honda, was late to the EV party. The all-new 2024 ZDX is landing just now in dealerships across the U.S., and the first units in Canada are scheduled to arrive around late May. Luckily, the brand invited the media including yours truly …

Honda , Toyota , Hyundai , Tesla and Mazda are examples of car companies with well-documented paint problems. Some of them have been hit with class action lawsuits as a result. Nissan is another one generating a number of complaints. Earlier this spring, The Car Guide learned that some 2020 …

The three-row utility vehicle is kind of the family Swiss Army knife. But beyond the utility part of its task, this once mundane all-purpose hauler has more recently been given a new task: developing a personality. For 2024, the Chevrolet Traverse has undergone a thorough redesign that has taken its …

Nissan has a way of setting up unique media events. After inviting auto journalists to drive across the U.S. on the mythical Route 66, the Japanese automaker decided to give Canadian writers a taste of Europe (sort of) while touring Ontario in a Nissan Ariya , stopping by a bunch …

Tenerife, Canary Islands— It was inevitable. Shortly after introducing the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe , the German automaker added a juiced-up AMG model called CLE 53. The first units are scheduled to arrive in Canada sometime this summer. The Car Guide was recently invited to Tenerife to get acquainted with …

With close to 850,00 units sold since its introduction, the Porsche Macan is undeniably a top player in Porsche’s lineup, namely because it has long represented the gateway to the prestigious range as the more accessible model. However, production of its gas-powered versions is slowly coming to an end, jeopardizing …

Los Angeles, California— The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 (codenamed ND) has been around for nearly a decade and is still going strong. But why did the Japanese automaker choose to invite a bunch of journalists to a special test drive on the winding roads surrounding Los Angeles earlier this month? You …

The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3 . The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land …