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NewsHyundai Trademarks “N74,” Rumours of a Production Model Fly Again
The sensational Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept , which is inspired not by the iconic DeLorean but rather the original Pony Concept from 1974, should definitely turn into a production model sometime within the next few years. At least that’s what we at The Car Guide and thousands of performance …
Buzz[VIDEO] Brand New Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Falls Off Lift at Dealer
You should logically have peace of mind when leaving your car at the dealership for service. Technicians in this establishment have trained on your vehicle and should know its ins and outs thoroughly. However, niche vehicles – such as the new Chevy Corvette – have specific particularities that technicians have …
NewsUAW Expands Strike at General Motors, Stellantis
The U.S. auto workers union expanded a potentially economically and politically damaging strike against two of Detroit's "Big Three" Friday -- and invited President Joe Biden to support workers on the picket line. UAW President Shawn Fain announced a strike of all 38 U.S. parts and distribution centers at General …
NewsFirst Ineos Grenadier SUVs for North America Roll Off the Line
British company Ineos Automotive today announced that the first series production Grenadier SUVs for North America have started rolling off the line. More than 7,000 orders have already been placed for the Grenadier in the U.S., making it the brand’s largest market globally. The first customer deliveries in Uncle Sam’s …
ElectricFancy an Audi Q4 e-tron? You Should Wait Another Year
The Audi Q4 e-tron is one of the most affordable luxury EVs in Canada, making it attractive for many people. We’ve had a few opportunities to put it to the test, including on the track, and it definitely manages to impress. While a bit less roomy than its mainstream cousin, …
News2024 Hyundai Tucson Prices Go Up, Hybrid Models Rule
The Hyundai Tucson offers another great example of rampant inflation across the auto industry. For the 2024 model year, the popular Korean compact SUV loses its base Essential trim level and front-wheel drive models. All Tucsons now come standard with all-wheel drive starting with the Tucson Preferred at $34,199 (plus …
ElectricPolestar 3 Designer Has Some Harsh Words About Competitors
Many people think that modern SUVs all look alike and lack interest, which is true to a certain extent. But could the same thing happen with EVs? The design manager for the Polestar 3 , a Swedish crossover due to launch next year, fears the industry is heading down the …
Buzz8 Barely Driven Aston Martins Looking for New Orange-Obsessed Owners
On October 8, British auction house Bonhams will sell a series of eight unique Aston Martin cars covering the 2010-2011 model years. How unique? Well, just look at the pictures: they’re all finished in bespoke Orange No.1 paintwork, exactly like the Swiss customer who commissioned them wanted. Oh, and their …
NewsRear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns
You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …
NewsFord and Unifor Reach Tentative Agreement on New Labour Contract
The 24-hour deadline extension seems to have worked: a likely strike by auto workers in Canada has been avoided after Unifor reached a tentative deal with Ford , the union’s main bargaining target as part of labour talks with Detroit’s Big Three. The deal, which must now be ratified by …

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MechanicalHow Can Identical Engines Have Different Power Ratings ?
I've noticed that some models of the same make but in different categories have engines with the same number of cylinders and displacement (for example, a 2-litre in-line 4-cylinder), but different power ratings. How can this be? --------------------------------------------- Hello Philippe, The number of cylinders and the displacement of an engine …
Test Drives2024 Subaru Crosstrek: Handy Hatchback for Canadians
Hatchbacks are not what they used to be, mainly because another type of vehicle has taken the industry by storm. You may have heard about them—they’re called SUVs and crossovers. Foreign automakers look at the North American market and obviously see the U.S.—not the Great White North—as the primary target.
NewsPodcast: 2024 Polestar 2 and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Test Drives
On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD High County . This capable workhorse, which is assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, has received quite a few iterations for 2024. LP underlines the truck’s incredible capabilities in terms of …
First Drives2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé: Elegant Consolidation
The coupe and cabriolet segments are slowly fading away and are no longer as hot as they once were. Mercedes-Benz has always been an expert in the field, providing luxury two-door enthusiasts with extensive selection of models, each one more expensive and elegant than the other. Although simpler and more …
Test Drives2024 Hyundai Kona: The New Tucson?
The Kona is immensely critical to Hyundai ’s success, accounting for nearly a quarter of the Korean brand’s total sales in Canada. It also led the small-SUV segment with some 24,500 units sold in 2022, approximately 30 percent of which were Kona Electric models. The Subaru Crosstrek , Kia Seltos …

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Test Drives2023 Lexus NX 450h+: Comfortable and Fuel-Efficient
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Test Drives2023 Toyota bZ4X: Disappointing and Frustrating
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The Honda HR-V has been around in North America since the spring of 2015, helping the Japanese automaker enter the now extremely popular sub-compact crossover segment. Since then, it’s managed to attract many customers while warding off threats from new players such as the Nissan Kicks, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona …

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