Tests and Features

I recently took a couple of weeks off from my work here at The Car Guide and paid a visit to a childhood friend of mine who now lives in San Francisco. He took me to a number of must-see locations including Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. One time, …

On this 20th episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab cover various premieres that took place at the Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, as well as the Los Angeles Auto Show. Various sports car concepts were shown in Tokyo, giving showgoers a glimpse …

Seoul, South Korea— The two electric motors rev at 21,000 rpm and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N blasts down the main straightaway at the Korea International Circuit. Just like in an ICE-powered sports car, I’m shifting gears using the paddles on the steering wheel, all the while listening to what …

Spartanburg, South Carolina — The Car Guide was recently invited to take part in BMW ’s annual Test Fest, where members of the media can take a large selection of vehicles for a spin both on the road and on the track. With the BMW M2, M3 and M5 all …

The completely redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax is huge for the brand. Despite not offering an AWD option, it proves much more attractive than its predecessor, while prices are still extremely competitive—something many potential customers are sure to notice in these times of inflation. This new Trax is largely eclipsing Chevrolet’s …

Much has been said about the return of the Integra nameplate a little more than a year ago, which set the internet ablaze. Essentially a more premium Honda Civic in a five-door hatchback configuration, Acura’s new entry-level car found a way to please enthusiasts by offering a six-speed manual transmission …

Extreme winter weather events related to climate change have made winter tires more important than ever according to 76 percent of Canadian motorists polled by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). “It seems Canadian drivers are recognizing the changing weather patterns brought about by climate change,” says TRAC …

Electrification is challenging the very definition of the high-end sportscar at the moment. On the one hand, electric motors and their magnets unleash never-before-seen levels of performance on wheels, but the batteries that feed them come with an additional weight that impedes driving dynamics. And fuel-injected performance hasn't said its …