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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce: Could This Electric SUV Replace the Murano?

The current-generation Nissan Murano dates back to 2015 and a replacement is long overdue. However, considering the Japanese automaker’s electrification plans, we’d be shocked to see a brand new Murano arrive in 2024 or 2025. With similar interior space, the all-new Ariya electric crossover could be its heir apparent. Nissan …
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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: It Takes All Sorts to Make A World

With electrification well underway in the automotive world, it's fair to say that, without being spoiled for choice, there's a bit of everything out there right now. Yes, small electric SUVs seem to be the priority for major automakers, but sedans like the Tesla Model 3 also top the charts.
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2023 Dodge Hornet : New Blood, But at What Price?

The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed

The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
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2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M

Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …
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2023 Lexus RZ450e: Making Up for Lost Time

The all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese luxury brand’s first fully electric vehicle in North America and it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform ( electric–Toyota New Global Architecture ) as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra . These three vehicles are admittedly late to the EV party …
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Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …
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Audi to Rename Most of its Lineup Amidst EV Transition

The shift to electric vehicles comes with a major transformation of how the auto industry operates while also changing the habits of consumers and drivers. This includes vehicle names. Speaking to German newspaper Heilbronner Stimm a few days ago, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann explained that the current nomenclature will be …
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Jeep Cherokee is Dead at 49, EV Successor Likely to Follow

Launched in 1974 as a two-door SUV based on the Wagoneer, the Cherokee is now being discontinued after 49 years of shaping up the Jeep brand—if you include the period from 2002-2013 where it was sold as the Liberty in North America. Company officials confirmed the news to several U.S.
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Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires

More Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …
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Polestar 6 LA Concept Edition to Make Canadian Debut in Montreal

SUVs and crossovers dominate the electric vehicle market, but a few years from now customers will be able to order an electric roadster, too. Remember the Polestar O2 concept from March 2022? It will go into production in 2026 as the Polestar 6, the Swedish automaker confirmed last year while …
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The Best Compact and Midsize Pickups of 2023

Not every pickup customer needs a full-size model, especially at today’s prices, which is why smaller trucks are quite popular in the country. While performance and capability may not be on the same level, there’s still plenty you can do with them. Which one is the best money can buy?
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Ford Expects to Lose $4 Billion on EVs in 2023

Ford gathered investors and market analysts at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning to discuss its latest and upcoming financial results, which will now be reported based on its three new global business units rather than by geographic regions. We’re talking about Ford Blue (gas and hybrid vehicles), …
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Chevrolet Camaro's Story Isn't Over After 2024, Brand Confirms

The slumping Chevrolet Camaro , which has been rumoured to get the axe in the near future, will continue to exist after all. While announcing that the sixth-generation Camaro will retire after the 2024 model year, its ninth on the market, the company today confirmed that there will be another …
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Honda Civic Probed in the U.S. for “Sticky” Steering

Though critically acclaimed, the latest Honda Civic is no longer the best-selling car in Canada—a title it held for 24 years in a row before slipping behind the Toyota Corolla in 2022. Now, it’s facing a steering issue that could tarnish its reputation as a safe and fun-to-drive car. Last …
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10 Vehicles Most Often Targeted by Catalytic Converter Thieves

Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a major problem across North America, and this extends beyond private driveways. Parking lots, even ones that were well-lit, are getting hit now. So do car dealerships on a regular basis. Thieves are attracted to catalytic converters due to the precious metals they contain, …

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2023 Land Rover Range Rover: The Original Luxury SUV is Still Going Strong at 50

The Land Rover Range Rover is widely regarded as the world’s first luxury SUV and a trailblazer that has inspired countless manufacturers to develop one (or a few) of their own. But you know what? Even past the venerable age of 50, this iconic British 4x4 is still going strong …
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2023 Subaru Ascent: Adventures for the Whole Family

The Car Guide headed to Picton, Ontario last month to test drive the mildly redesigned and updated 2023 Subaru Ascent , the Japanese brand’s largest crossover. We spent time around town and on the highway, as well as some muddy trails nearby, to get a complete picture of how it …
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4: Next in Line to the Throne?

Volkswagen Canada executives believe the ID.4 could become their best-selling model in the country, ahead of the Jetta and even the Tiguan , which sold a little more than 19,000 units last year. We’re a long way from getting to that point, however, as ID.4 deliveries are still few and …
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2023 Volvo XC40: Just a Tad Greener

Volvo made an excellent move five years ago when it added the smaller XC40 to its crossover lineup. It’s now one of the Swedish brand’s two best-selling models along with the XC60 , and it also ranks among the segment’s most popular contenders in Canada. Blessed with a few upgrades …
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2023 Toyota GR Corolla: GRinning from Ear To Ear

Aside from delivering astounding amounts of bottom-end torque, modern electric cars still seem to be pushing performance, tuning and just plain enjoyment at the wheel to the sidelines. But some brands still insist on charming driving enthusiasts despite the fact that their financial stability relies highly on SUVs and the …
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: Serious Towing Pains

As the full-size pickup sales leader, it’s no surprise that Ford was the first manufacturer to launch a fully electric truck in Canada. Following our first drive earlier this year, we were eager to get back behind the wheel of the F-150 Lightning to see how it performs in various …
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2023 Kia Telluride: So Good Yet So Hard to Get

With just 3,500 units sold in 2022, is the three-year-old Kia Telluride not good enough for Canadians? Don’t believe it. The reason why sales are so poor is because virtually the entire production goes south of the border. The company understandably prioritizes the U.S. market, which is more lucrative. Nearly …
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2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: 671 Horsepower, No V8

Earlier this month, The Car Guide flew to Málaga, Spain to get a first crack at the upcoming 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, a mouthful of a car that marks a technological revolution for the German compact sedan. For the first time, the top-line AMG model features a …