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NewsThe Best Compact and Midsize Pickups in 2024
Trucks rule, but not everyone needs or can afford to buy a full-size model. Compact and midsize pickups are the next best thing for a lot of people. Which ones should Canadian drivers put at the top of their shopping list? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all …
On this day in history: May 1
  • 1924: Daimler (Mercedes) and Benz sign a contract of 'mutual interest', a question of survival for both companies.
  • 1933: The Marmon Motor Car Company entered receivership
  • 1986: A first prototype '' Phase 1 '' is manufactured by Lotus. It prefigures the spectacular Corvette ZR-1 of 1990.
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NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
ElectricHonda Confirms Plans for $15B EV and Battery Plants in Ontario
Honda today confirmed that it plans to build a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of $15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. The …
NewsHonda to Build Major EV Plant in Ontario
Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in Canada, a government source familiar with the multibillion-dollar project told AFP on Monday. The federal government as well as the province of Ontario, where the plant will be built, will both provide some financial incentives for the deal, according to the source, …
NewsThe Best Midsize SUVs in 2024
The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various midsize SUVs available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. As you know, midsize SUVs come in two different packages—those offering just two rows of seats and those with three. In the former category, our top three …
NewsThe Best Compact SUVs in 2024
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
ElectricPossible Honda-Nissan Alliance Could Produce Cheaper EVs
Electric vehicle affordability continues to be a hot topic. Generous incentives are available, sure, but prices remain significantly higher than those of comparable ICE-powered vehicles. However, several market analysts are predicting that price parity will be reached at some point before the end of the decade. Now, according to a …
NewsMore Honda Vehicles Under Investigation for Phantom Braking
If you own a 2019-2022 Honda Passport or 2019-2021 Honda Insight and have experienced unintentional intervention of the automatic emergency braking system, you’re not alone. On Monday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation covering more than 250,000 units of these two models. The governmental …
NewsIIHS Names the Safest Vehicles in 2024, Here's the Full List
Just like it does every year in late February, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its list of the safest vehicles on the market. For 2024, even fewer names receive the top award. Why? Because the IIHS has once again strengthened its requirements, challenging manufacturers to …
NewsThe Best Compact Cars in 2024
While SUVs keep driving sales in Canada, compact cars still own a significant share of the market. In fact, with more and more people having a hard time due to inflation, they represent an affordable and sensible choice. What are the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The …
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