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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In the last years, pickup truck brands like GMC and Ram have gotten really creative with tailgates, transforming them into Swiss Army knives for drivers who need more versatility out of their beds, Ford joins the party with its own interpretation of this pickup truck necessity, showcased on the 2024 …

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.

On this 17th episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab discuss their recent visit of the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Summit in Munich, Germany, also known as the 2023 Munich auto show. This biannual event is currently Europe's largest auto show and showcases reveals, as well as technology seminars …

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 …

Towing is the primary reason why buyers venture into the HD truck segment. And while HD truck brands have long emphasized these capabilities at the expense of comfort, the reality today is quite different. Today's truck interiors have made tremendous gains, both in terms of materials and technology, but also …

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 …

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 …