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New ModelsAll-New Toyota GR GT Wants to Pick a Fight With Ford Mustang GTD
Safety, technology and emissions regulations are making the development of new sports cars increasingly difficult. This is why several manufacturers, including Toyota , are partnering with others to design or redesign models not intended for high-volume production. The GR86 and GR Supra , co-developed with the Subaru BRZ and BMW …
News2026 Mazda3 Keeps Same Prices, Loses 5 Horsepower
As it turns out, the Mazda3 is exactly the same for the 2026 model year. The next generation will have to wait a little longer. While many fans will be disappointed, the executives at Mazda Canada won't complain, with sales of the compact car up 46% after the first three …
NewsMazda’s 2026 Models Are Coming At Last, Starting With CX-30
With the decision to extend production of 2025 models for Canada due to the trade and political disruptions facing the automotive industry, and also to give its dealers more time to sell off their current stock without having to resort to discounts, Mazda is making shoppers across the country wait …
NewsGas-Powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Enters Production in Windsor
The all-new, gas-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack , which The Car Guide got the opportunity to test drive in Tennessee just a couple of weeks ago, officially began production on Tuesday at the Windsor assembly plant in Ontario. More specifically, we're talking about the two-door coupe in Scat Pack trim, …
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JLR ( Jaguar Land Rover ) will have to find a new head of design. According to British publication Autocar , the automaker has just fired Gerry McGovern, who had held the position for 21 years. The reasons for the firing are not immediately known, but McGovern apparently received no …
NewsAlfa Romeo Brings Back V6 With Limited Edition, But Not For Us
Discontinued for the 2025 model year, the V6-powered Quadrifoglio models are returning to the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio lineups. There’s just one problem: Canada won't be getting them. Nor will the U.S., for that matter. You see, the company has decided to bring back these high-performance cars and SUVs …
NewsNissan Recalls Brand New SUVs With Screens That Can Stay Blank
A few thousand Nissan vehicles in Canada are being recalled to fix a software problem. According to Transport Canada, their infotainment system display could remain blank when the vehicle is started. As a result, when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear, the rearview camera image would not appear on …
NewsAll-New 2027 Kia Seltos Teased Ahead of Imminent Reveal
The second-generation Kia Seltos will make its debut very soon. The world premiere is scheduled for December 10, and the company has a few teasers to whet our appetite. Remember, Kia's subcompact SUV was initially launched for the 2021 model year and then updated in 2024. The new one will …

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First Drives2027 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, …
Top 10Top 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 …
MechanicalWhat is a Hemi Engine?
The return of the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500 —and the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in the Jeep Wrangler —for the 2026 model year has made plenty of headlines. Even though there are more modern and more powerful options like the twin-turbocharged six-cylinder Hurricane engine from Stellantis, many drivers …
Top 10The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider
Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …
Previews2026 Jeep Recon: Five Things to Know
Following the sporty, more urban-oriented Wagoneer S , which has had limited success so far due in particular to its high prices, Jeep is preparing to launch a second fully electric model. This one is much closer to its iconic Wrangler . The all-new Recon will enter production early in …
Test DrivesWe Drove A Kei Car in Japan, Here’s What It’s Like
Tokyo, Japan— The Japanese car market is nothing like Canada’s. Even though some vehicles sold here can also be found on Japanese roads, there’s a large number of models from the Land of the Rising Sun that we never get. A great example is the so-called kei cars, derived from …
First Drives2026 Lamborghini Temerario: Raging Bull vs. Mother Nature
As one would imagine, we were super excited about the prospect of ​​driving the all-new Lamborghini Temerario at the prestigious Sonoma Raceway. That car on that track? Talk about an exhilarating experience—made even sweeter by the thought of escaping the first few snowflakes of the season up in the Great …
BlogGenesis G90 Wingback is Korea’s Wannabe Audi RS 6 Avant Fighter
Le Castellet, France— Talk about a surprise! During the media presentation leading up to the debut of the GV60 Magma on Thursday, Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke showed a group of automotive journalists including yours truly a secret build even the company’s PR folks in North America knew nothing about.

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Top 10Top 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 …
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The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …
Top 10Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026
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