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2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek: More Mature and More Rugged

IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025

Losses From Auto Theft Claims Have Tripled Since 2015

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IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has now finalized its list of the safest vehicles for 2025 , which includes both 2025 models and some 2026 models. Thirteen additional vehicles have received the highest distinction, namely a Top Safety Pick+ award, bringing the total to 66. These include …December 16, 2025

Losses From Auto Theft Claims Have Tripled Since 2015

Auto theft claims rates and losses in Canada continue to soar well above historical levels, according to new data released by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Although claims counts and losses declined in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, IBC sees a concerning problem: …December 16, 2025

Europe Eases 2035 Combustion-Engine Ban to Help Car Industry

The European Union on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate change, as the bloc pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector. Under proposals decried by environmental groups, carmakers will now have to cut exhaust emissions …December 16, 2025

Subaru Impreza’s Demise to Continue Into 2026

Subaru ’s 2026 models continue to arrive, and the Impreza hatchback is being amputated once again. Two years after a complete redesign that eliminated the sedan, leaving only the five-door body style, Subaru Canada has decided to simplify the lineup by eliminating the top-of-the-line Sport-tech model. As a result, 2026 …December 16, 2025

Ford F-150 Lightning is Officially Dead But Will Return as Extended-Range EV

Ford confirmed on Monday the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning , whose production had been suspended indefinitely earlier this year, in order to prioritize the significantly more profitable gas-powered and hybrid F-150 models. As part of its revised Ford+ plan, the Blue Oval is shifting to higher-return opportunities, including the …December 15, 2025

You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

Your Dodge Hornet or Alfa Romeo Tonale May Lose Its Brake Pedal

Some Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs may have a brake pedal defect that could cause it to fail and prevent the driver from applying the brakes, according to a new recall that was announced in recent days. More specifically, 1,068 units from the 2024 model year are affected …December 15, 2025

Porsche Ice Experience Canada Returns in 2026 for 15th Year

Aside from a brand new car, this could be the ultimate holiday gift for a Porsche enthusiast. The Canadian leg of the Porsche Ice Experience will return for its 15th edition next February at Mécaglisse, a renowned snow- and ice-driving facility in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec, north of Montreal. With multi-turn courses …December 12, 2025

Aptly Named Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Honours ‘60s Icon

Jeep promised in mid-November to introduce 12 “buzz” models over 12 months to celebrate its 85 years of uninterrupted production. First came the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 , now here's the second: the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap. Available exclusively in Sahara or Rubicon trim, this model draws inspiration from the …December 12, 2025

VW, Nissan Pushing for Broader Safety Standards to Get Cheaper Vehicles in Canada

Between widespread inflation in the automotive industry and tariffs on American-made products, affordability is becoming a major issue. Automakers can do a few things about that, of course, but other solutions have to go through the government. One of them, championed notably by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), is …December 11, 2025

Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets $11,000 Discount in Year-End Push

The holiday season is approaching and Ford is in a giving mood with a big gift for those who buy or lease a Mustang Mach-E . The electric crossover is the star of the manufacturer's year-end clearance sale, which includes significant discounts on 2025 models to free up space on …December 11, 2025

Tariff-Hit Volvo EX90 Leaves Canada, Smaller EX30 Cuts Prices for 2026

The new Volvo EX90 three-row electric SUV, whose North American launch was delayed by a year due to development setbacks (particularly with software), is already on the way out—at least in Canada. Due to the counter-tariffs of 25 percent that came into effect last April on American-made vehicles that do …December 11, 2025

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2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek: More Mature and More Rugged

The Nissan Rogue has joined the growing list of compact SUVs with a focus on adventure. As an alternative to the Honda CR-V TrailSport , Subaru Forester Wilderness and GMC Terrain AT4 , just to name a few, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek uses the same powertrain but …December 17, 2025

5 Things to Know About Mazda’s New Infotainment System

Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the spring, the third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 benefits from conservative yet tasteful styling revisions, offers more interior space, and eliminates the optional turbo engine to replace it with a new hybrid system… in 2027. One of the highlights, of course, is the cabin’s transformation, …December 15, 2025

10 Classic Vehicles That Will Gain Value in 2026 According to Hagerty

Hagerty, a leading specialty insurance provider, has announced its 2026 Bull Market List , an annual collection of enthusiast cars and vehicles with the best potential to hold or increase in value in the coming year. It is compiled using data from public and private sales, insurance valuations and historical …December 13, 2025

2026 Kia EV4: More of Everything, For Less Money

Barcelona, Spain— The all-new 2026 Kia EV4 is one of those vehicles that will be sold in Canada but not in the U.S. Tariffs have thrown a wrench in the company’s plans to offer this electric sedan in both countries. In fact, the Korean-built EV4 and the smaller EV3 will …December 12, 2025

Avoid These 5- to 10-Year-Old Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests

Given the inflation that has impacted the prices of new vehicles, buying a used model from a brand known for its reliability can prove to be a smart and convenient decision. U.S. magazine Consumer Reports , which recently published its rankings of the most reliable and least reliable makes and …December 10, 2025

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220: Hybrid Model Joins the Lineup

Innsbruck, Austria— In addition to the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German automaker is expanding its lineup by adding a hybrid powertrain for the 2027 model year. The Car Guide was able to take the car for a first test drive on the mountain roads of Austria, in weather conditions similar …December 9, 2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Now Hybrid Only

Hyundai had bold plans for the new Santa Fe , both inside and out. The company opted for a “lifestyle-based design,” but took an unconventional approach. Basically, designers worked the other way around, starting in the back and then moving forward, as they put more emphasis on cargo space and …December 9, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: Until e-Power Gets Here

We have long criticized the popular Nissan Rogue for having an important flaw: not offering a hybrid model. And needless to say, in the highly popular compact SUV segment, the trend toward electrification is here to stay. Nissan has developed a traditional hybrid technology called e-Power, which is already available …December 8, 2025

Top 10 Least Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Have you seen the latest rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability according to U.S. magazine Consumer Reports ? Toyota , Subaru and Lexus make up the top 3. In fact, seven of the 10 most reliable brands are either Japanese or Korean. But what about …December 5, 2025

Top 10 Most Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …December 5, 2025

2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Neue Klasse Off to a Good Start

The all-new 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is the first member of BMW ’s Neue Klasse family. It is the culmination of a long process that began several years ago with the goal of developing a next generation of vehicles that will dictate the future of BMW cars and SUVs, …December 3, 2025

Top 10 New Vehicles Most Often Resold After a Year

Buying a vehicle is a long-term investment, right? Otherwise, leasing is generally a better option. However, some buyers quickly regret their decision and choose to get rid of the vehicle, even if it means losing a significant amount of money in the process. That’s actually the topic of a recent …December 3, 2025

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