The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 55 years running

Honda was forced to alter its plans considerably in the past 18 months, much like every other automaker. The difference is that its two best-selling products, the CR-V and Civic , are built right here in Canada, with the latter introducing a brand new generation for 2022. The outgoing model …

A new era is knocking on Mercedes-Benz's door as the company introduces its first electric model sold in North America, the EQS 580 4MATIC. Mercedes-Benz recently gave privileged access to this new Benz to select journalists. The Car Guide travelled to Zurich, Switzerland, to get a first look (and drive!) …

The Aston Martin DBX , the British automaker’s first-ever SUV, is not the fastest or the most powerful out there. It’s also not the most luxurious or the most expensive. As for technology and equipment, it trails competitors in those departments, as well. However, one look at its exquisite silhouette …

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are getting old. The current generation was introduced for the 2015 model year and little has changed since then. While we eagerly await the redesigned models due for 2022, Subaru invited The Car Guide to Oro-Medonte, Ontario for a final lapping session. Wild Rally …

Earlier this month, Stellantis (born from the merger between FCA and PSA) held an EV Day to outline its electrification strategy for the coming years. Thanks to investments of more than €30 billion ($45 billion) through 2025, four EV-centric platforms, three electric drive modules, five “gigafactories” in Europe and North …

Let’s be honest, the Toyota Corolla no longer deserves the slow and boring car tag that keeps sticking to it since like forever—not with the latest generation based on the automaker’s TNGA-C platform. Yes, you can have some fun behind the wheel of this Japanese compact that’s historically known for …

Chevrolet didn’t have to revolutionize the Bolt EV but it did introduce a refreshed and updated model for 2022 that’s significantly cheaper than its predecessor. And the loveable electric hatchback is finally getting a “big” brother in the form of the all-new Bolt EUV crossover. In terms of styling, the …

During an earnings call with investors this week, Ford revealed that the number of incomplete vehicles built and awaiting chips had jumped from around 22,000 in March to 70,000 by the end of June. That is mind-boggling to say the least and a good way to illustrate the consequences of …

You may have heard that automakers like Audi are spending a lot of time and effort to design the sound of electric vehicles people will drive in the future, but the various chimes and auditory alerts in all cars and trucks don’t seem to get much love. Those associated with …

As part of #EVWeekinCanada, Natural Resources Canada yesterday announced an investment of $2.3 million to Anvil Crawler Development Corporation to install 36 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario. Anvil Crawler, Opus One Solutions, SWTCH, Energy+ Inc. and Elexicon Energy, along with site host partners, are also supporting this initiative, bringing …

While the completely redesigned 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander hit the market in April of this year, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant is still based on the previous generation. The few performance upgrades it received for 2021 are nothing more than a compromise until the next-gen model arrives. So, when will that …

Dozens of people gathered in front of General Motors headquarters in Detroit over the past weekend toting signs and telling anyone who would listen that the automaker should resurrect the late Saturn brand. These protesters were seen and heard with slogans like “Plastic is fantastic” and “Saturns never rust.” Others …

The fate of the Chevrolet Camaro has not been officially sealed yet, but there’s no escaping GM’s all-electric future . According to a report by Automotive News , the bowtie-wearing muscle will not survive past the current (sixth) generation and instead make room for a performance EV sedan in 2024, …

Toyota has just announced more juicy details about the all-new 2022 Tundra that will debut this fall, a few months after the exterior design was initially revealed. Remember, images of the redesigned full-size pickup leaked online in mid-June, prompting the Japanese automaker to post a first official picture. We know …

The City of Vancouver is pushing its EV plans forward with a new by-law that makes it mandatory for all new non-residential buildings to have better, more accessible EV charging infrastructure. Under the new regulations, new hotels, bed-and-Breakfasts and car-share parking lots must offer EV charging option on 100 per …

As it prepares to roll out its first EQ all-electric vehicles in North America, Mercedes-Benz today announced a new charging ecosystem that aims to make things simpler and more convenient for Canadian customers. It’s called Mercedes me Charge. From launch, drivers of Mercedes-EQ models starting with the EQS full-size sedan …