The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 55 years running

If you’ve watched The Last Dance, the Netflix documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty, you probably remember seeing his lavish 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser. Well, it’s now for sale. As these pictures show, the two-door, dark green model rides on 18-inch chrome wheels and features a body …

The legendary Land Rover Defender made its triumphant return last summer and, unlike the previous generation, the new one is available in Canada. If you don’t know the Defender, well, shame on you. It’s arguably the heart and soul of the British manufacturer. In fact, without this model, Land Rover …

The current-generation Porsche 911 Carrera (codename 992) was introduced last year as a 2020 model. First, we got the 443-horsepower Carrera S and Carrera 4S with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre flat-six engine. Now, here is the base 911 Carrera, which starts at $111,000 in Canada. Many automakers opt to start things …

The 2021 Dodge Durango gets a host of improvements that will please drivers (and their families) with a fondness for technology and especially big power. It’s no wonder the company describes this SUV as a five-door muscle car. The first deliveries in Canada are scheduled for this fall. While pricing …

There soon will be one less player in the full-size pickup segment, at least in Canada. The Nissan Titan , including the medium-duty Titan XD , will not be sold here beyond the 2021 model year. It will continue to exist in the U.S., however. Nissan Canada Product Communications Manager …

Fans of sporty wagons around the world started jumping with joy yesterday when BMW announced the development of an M3 Touring to follow the next-generation M3 sedan , which will celebrate its global debut in September. After all, this will be the first time ever we see a five-door variant …

Are you one of the 165,000 customers (and counting) that made a $100 deposit to reserve a copy of the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco ? For sure, this reimagined icon has generated a ton of interest since debuting on July 13 along with the smaller Bronco Sport . Today, to …

The upcoming 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has been generating quite a buzz since its debut last fall. And for good reason: this plug-in hybrid variant of the best-selling SUV in Canada offers a zero-emission range of up to 68 kilometres. Many customers have ordered one without even knowing how much …

After launching the completely redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra for regular folks and the all-new Elantra Hybrid for those with fuel economy in mind, the Korean automaker is at it again, this time aiming to please fans of sporty compact cars. Forget the Elantra Sport; say hello to the new 2021 …

If you’ve watched The Last Dance, the Netflix documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty, you probably remember seeing his lavish 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 Lorinser. Well, it’s now for sale. As these pictures show, the two-door, dark green model rides on 18-inch chrome wheels and features a body …

Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian late last month for allegedly poaching employees and encouraging them to steal trade secrets before leaving Tesla. Naturally, Rivian was quick to deny these allegations, but now the EV startup is fighting back, asking a judge in the California Superior Court in Santa Clara …

Modern-day explorers and overlanding enthusiasts should be envious of the Jeep Gladiator Farout concept, which takes the brand’s supremely capable pickup to new heights and horizons. Based on the 2021 Gladiator EcoDiesel , which can be ordered now and will officially go on sale later this summer, this unique vehicle …

The seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (codenamed W223) will hit the Canadian market in 2021 as a 2022 model. With this new take on its full-size luxury sedan, the German automaker aims to redefine comfort, connectivity and overall wellbeing to make life in a car easier and more enjoyable than ever. According …

While many feared its elimination following the arrival of the CX-30 , the little Mazda CX-3 soldiers on. Back for the 2021 model year, it will arrive at Canadian dealers in October. Don’t expect big changes, though. First, the AWD option has been dropped from the base GX model. Instead, …