Everything automotive, 59 years running

BMW this year will launch its new generation of EVs, known as Neue Klasse, starting with the production of an SUV based on the Vision Neue Klasse X concept. At its 2025 annual conference on Friday, the German automaker confirmed that the vehicle will be called iX3. As you may …

As part of its 2025-2026 Budget, Saskatchewan announced on Friday that it will double the annual Road Use Charge for electric vehicles registered in the province. Starting June 1, 2025, the charge will increase from $150 to $300. This EV tax initially came into effect on October 1, 2021 and …

Tesla ’s sales are freefalling in most parts of the globe right now, but things are only going to get worse before they start to get better. In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25-percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, plus sweeping 25-percent tariffs on Canadian goods …

At Toyota ’s annual product strategy event last week in Brussels, the Japanese automaker announced it will introduce six new battery electric vehicles in Europe by the end of next year, plus another three from its luxury brand Lexus . We’ve already told you about the significantly upgraded Toyota bZ4X …

Most people will agree that Mercedes-Benz ’s first few attempts at selling fully electric vehicles have not been that successful as evidenced by timid demand for the EQE and EQS models, which have had their fair share of reliability issues so far. The German manufacturer itself has admitted that the …

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies, including carbon limits on power plants, tailpipe emissions standards and protections for waterways. The 31 actions are part of what Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin called "the greatest and most consequential day …

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released a preliminary list of the safest vehicles on the market in 2025. Compared to the same time last year, the number of Top Safety Pick+ award winners has increased even though the IIHS has raised its requirements for rear …

Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, dealing a blow to European efforts to challenge Asia's dominance in the key sector. Founded in 2016, Northvolt has struggled under a mountain of debt, slow demand and production delays. The company had filed for bankruptcy protection in …

Porsche ’s product plans, just like those of many other automakers, are constantly changing due to slowing demand for electric vehicles and a difficult economy, not to mention all those threats and talks about tariffs. We have further proof of this today. While sharing results for the 2024 financial year …

Similar to the Toyota bZ4X that rides on the same platform, the Lexus RZ luxury electric crossover is getting a series of major upgrades and enhancements for the 2026 model year, as shown today in a world premiere in Brussels, Belgium. Basically, expect more power, longer range, faster charging speeds …

As we all know, Acura is currently facing a brand image problem. You see, most people choose the product over the badge. The fact that the model lineup is missing a few pieces and not getting refreshed as frequently as it should certainly doesn’t help. For a long time now, …

Seoul, South Korea— The Hyundai Staria is unlike any other minivan sold in Canada. Over here, typical family haulers are relatively generic-looking and more about substance than style. The only exception to this rule is arguably the new, all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz , which is a colourful modern-day interpretation of …

Malága, Spain— The third generation of the popular Audi Q5 is making its debut for 2025, based on the same Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture as the new A5 lineup. The Car Guide recently got an exclusive opportunity to put the Q5 and the sportier SQ5 to the test in …

Once a symbol to draw crowds into showrooms, the sports car as we know it has lost some of its former glory. The car industry hasn’t given up the idea, but nowadays, the priority is all about utility. And with skyrocketing car prices, even the tightest budgets have to say …

Seoul, South Korea— A contraction of the words “ion” and “unique,” the IONIQ name was first used on an electrified compact car back in 2017 and popularized by the IONIQ 5 crossover and IONIQ 6 sedan in recent years. For 2026, Hyundai continues its EV offensive with a new three-row …

Bold electrification targets, a worldwide pandemic, a political climate that slapshots tariffs like it's the playoffs... the Polestar brand has landed on the automotive landscape at a very particular time, to say the least. Born under the lucky star of Volvo (and especially that of Chinese giant Geely...), it has …

Electric vehicle shoppers in Canada are currently out of luck. Earlier this year, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program came to an abrupt end due to a lack of funds, eliminating rebates of up to $5,000. And don’t forget Quebec, which also suspended its own incentives of …

U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just released its list of the 10 best new vehicles on the market in 2025 following an evaluation of more than 260 models. Once again, the team made its selection based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Incidentally, all of their picks …

As we wrote back in December, Ram’s first electric pickup on the market won’t be the Ram 1500 REV but rather the Ram 1500 Ramcharger , which features a smaller battery pack and a gasoline engine as a range extender. A “beast” and the “ultimate, no-compromise EV truck” is what …

Los Angeles, CA —The three-diamond car manufacturer caused quite a stir in 2021 when it revealed the fourth generation of its popular compact SUV, the Outlander. The design, inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept presented in 2019, was unconventional, with a front end featuring close-to-the-ground headlamps and predominant chrome accents …