The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 56 years running

The old but successful Dodge Grand Caravan is dead now, much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Canadian families. Meanwhile at Chrysler, the Pacifica is a high-quality though expensive product that still can’t sell in respectable numbers. In order to attract customers looking for a more affordable minivan, the brand launched …

October is typically a good time to perform fall maintenance and prepare your vehicle for the cold season, including scheduling an appointment to have your winter tires installed. Car owners in need of a new set of tires shouldn’t waste any time, especially this year. As previously reported, the tire …

The onslaught of electric vehicles is only beginning, so don’t be surprised to see new car companies arrive and try to show struggling legacy automakers how it’s done. Sweden’s Polestar was the big name last year. Now, it might be Imperium Motor Company’s turn. Starting in December 2021, the California-based …

While plug-in hybrid SUVs are starting to grow in number, selection is more limited when it comes to cars. In the compact luxury sedan segment, the BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60 are the only ones to offer this technology right now (Mercedes-Benz has opted not to bring its plug-in …

There is something for all tastes and all (sizeable) budgets in the 911 range. While prices currently range between $115,000 and $180,000, options can easily push a mid-range model well over $ 200,000. But one fact remains, no matter which variant you choose, the 911 rarely disappoints. The big guns …

We tend to forget that pickups are primarily designed for work. There was a time when refinement, driving dynamics and luxurious content were not really a concern for manufacturers. They simply wanted to build tough, capable vehicles that could withstand a lot of abuse. Now, things have changed. Many people …

Until today, the Toyota Tundra has essentially been the truck of your father-in-law who shuns American brands. It is the quiet member of the full-size pickup class and is, statistically, less often seen on consumer shopping lists. Hence, spotting one on a construction site or towing a camper is a …

Just a few days after our test drive of the 2021 Porsche Macan GTS , the company announced a mid-cycle update for the 2022 model year. No major changes are in store. However, one of the most fun to drive SUVs on the market is about to become even more …

BMW Classic is the branch of the BMW Group responsible for all activities concerning the history of the company, including the restoration of classic cars from the BMW collection and others owned by wealthy individuals. Covering a total area of 13,000 square metres, the site is located around the corner …

A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Garcha & Company on behalf of William Arthur Baldridge, who purchased a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in April 2005. The class action, which includes all consumers in Canada except the Province …

Following the lead of its performance brand Polestar , Swedish automaker Volvo is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare. Starting with the new 2022 C40 Recharge , all fully electric Volvo models in the future will be completely leather-free. As reported in February, MINI is another car brand that …

As several auto executives and market analysts expect the ongoing global chip shortage to last through 2022, U.S. consulting firm AlixPartners predicted on Thursday the global auto industry will lose over $260 billion this year. This is way more than the $140 billion it forecast in May. According to AlixPartners, …

At a time when many dealer lots are eerily empty due to the chip shortage and other production delays, you could have a hard time wrapping your head around the fact that more than 3,000 new BMW and MINI cars have been left abandoned in a Vancouver lot… for nearly …

Ram today unveiled three special editions of the popular Ram 1500 (as if there weren’t enough already) at the annual State Fair of Texas. Two of them will go on sale in Canada including one that is the most expensive and exclusive pickup ever offered by the brand. We’re talking …

We learned back in June that Porsche was planning a smaller, cheaper electric car that would slot below the Taycan and directly rival the Tesla Model 3 , Polestar 2 and more. This time Car and Driver is saying it has received confirmation that the next generation of the 718 …

Hyundai Canada has just announced a recall on 34,607 vehicles across the country. Affected models include the 2017 Sonata Hybrid sedan and 2017 Tucson SUV, all equipped with the 2.0-litre engine. In some cases, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely. As a result, there could be an abnormal knocking …

Consumers looking for a luxurious electric SUV that’s not too expensive can now turn to the all-new 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron , which goes on sale in Canada this fall. A coupe-like Sportback variant will follow in the first quarter of next year. Smaller than the Audi e-tron that’s been …

Following the lead of the refreshed 2021 Ridgeline pickup, the 2022 Honda Passport midsize SUV is updated and boasts more rugged looks. It starts with a new squared-off nose and upright grille design unique to the Passport , a new hood with a pronounced power bulge, revised bumpers and new …

The Acura RDX is one of the most popular compact luxury SUVs on the market and it will be even more attractive with a number of changes and updates for the 2022 model year. The highlight, of course, is the new PMC Edition, which combines the sporty style of the …