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RecallsFord Recalls 160,000 Vehicles in Canada, Bronco Hit Four Times
Forgive us if you sometimes feel like we’re flooding you with news about Ford safety recalls, but it's hard to ignore the four most recent recalls announced by Transport Canada on the same day, affecting some 160,000 vehicles across the country. The recall to fix a problem with the rearview …
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The most pleasant vehicles to drive are not necessarily those that rack up the most mileage. The reverse is also true. American automotive research firm iSeeCars demonstrates this in its new study of cars and trucks with the lowest and highest average annual mileage. It is based on data from …
RecallsFord Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Recalled Over Braking Issue
Ford will recall a large number of full-size SUVs due to a braking system defect that could seriously increase the risk of accidents. The recall affects nearly 274,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs in the U.S., covering the 2022-2024 model years. At this moment, the automaker has not yet …
ElectricRam’s Electric Pickups Are Delayed Again
Stellantis has decided to postpone the launch of its two electric pickups once again, according to an email sent by a spokesperson for the company to Crain’s Detroit Business , which cites “slowing consumer demand for half-ton BEV pickups.” The all-electric Ram 1500 REV , unveiled at the 2023 New …
Electric2026 Toyota bZ Adds More Potent, Adventure-Ready Woodland Model
Two days after announcing the new 2026 bZ that replaces the bZ4X and features numerous enhancements, Toyota Canada is adding a more powerful and more adventurous Woodland model aimed at active families who like to get off the beaten path. Developed alongside the equally new Subaru Trailseeker and set to …
ElectricZero-Emission Vehicle Sales in Canada Dropped 45 Percent in March
On the same day a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlighted a 35-percent increase in global sales of zero-emission cars during the first three months of 2025, Statistics Canada paints a completely different picture. The main reason, of course, is the end of the federal government’s Incentives for …
ElectricEV Sales to Continue Growing Despite Trade Uncertainty, IEA Predicts
Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by U.S. tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles , which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday. In its annual report on the outlook for the uptake of electric vehicles—a …
ElectricToyota C-HR Returning to Canada for 2026 as Electric Crossover
Discontinued at the end of the 2022 model year, the Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover will return to the Canadian market next year. And this time, forget the unremarkable gasoline engine: it will be all-electric and much more exciting. Unveiled in a global premiere several weeks ago, the new 2026 C-HR …
Electric2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 to Start at $59,999 in Canada
We finally know how much Canadians will have to pay for the all-new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 , which will arrive in dealerships in June from a factory in South Korea rather than the automaker’s brand new Metaplant America down in Georgia, thus avoiding the Canadian countertariffs on U.S.-made vehicles.

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Test Drives2025 MINI John Cooper Works: Driving With a Smile
Savannah, Georgia— The next-generation MINI lineup, introduced last year, wouldn’t be complete without enthusiast-focused models such as the sporty John Cooper Works. On the outside, the new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works pays tribute to the original Mini while adding a uniquely modern twist. The car might be significantly larger …
Test Drives2025 Aston Martin DBX707: Recommended by F1 Doctors
The heat is on in the exotic, high-power SUV segment. In order to keep up with the likes of the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus SE, not to mention the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT/Turbo E-Hybrid, BMW XM Label Red and Audi RS Q8 Performance, Aston Martin first decided to eliminate …
First Drives2025 Ford Expedition: Comfortably Adventurous
Louisville, KY – The full-size SUV segment may not be the most popular in Canada, but south of the border, these suburban road giants still attract a fair number of families. The automotive press was invited at the Expedition's production site, where Ford wanted showcased the meticulousness behind the assembly …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
Previews2026 Subaru Outback: Five Things to Know
One of the highlights of the 2025 New York Auto Show last month was undoubtedly the debut of the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback , marking the seventh generation of the high-riding Japanese wagon. Now more of a traditional SUV, it features a boxier and more rugged-looking exterior that certainly won't …
First Drives2026 Genesis GV70: Ready For the Next Step?
Genesis reached a critical milestone back in 2023 when it sold its millionth vehicle. It’s an impressive number on paper, there's still a lot of work to be done before the up-and-coming brand can take a substantial bite out of the segments in which it is active. The GV70 compact …
Test Drives2025 Volkswagen Golf R: A New Era Begins
The Volkswagen Golf GTI made its original debut almost 50 years ago thanks to the determination and passion of a small team of designers and engineers. It was enthusiastically welcomed by the public and went on to enjoy phenomenal success. In 2002, the German automaker introduced an even more powerful …
Galleries7 Cars and Trucks That Only Exist in an Alternative Universe
Do automakers sometimes lack imagination? Are they really offering the vehicles consumers want and need? We at The Car Guide often ask ourselves these kinds of questions. And we're not alone. Many digital artists and illustrators have fun imagining what certain models would look like in some other configuration or …
Test Drives2025 Acura ADX: Casting a Shadow Over the RDX
Acura is not exactly a rookie in the crossover segment. The MDX , its first true SUV developed in-house, hit the market in 2005, followed two years later by the RDX compact SUV. But with prices on the rise and vehicles continuously growing, Acura needed a smaller utility vehicle—one that …
Test Drives2025 Lexus RX 450h+: Is the Plug-In Hybrid Your Best Option?
The Lexus RX , a.k.a. the original luxury crossover, today boasts an extensive lineup comprising four different powertrains and no fewer than 16 trim levels. At the top of the range is the only plug-in hybrid available, namely the 2025 RX 450h+. This model competes with similar offerings from the …

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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
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Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …
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