The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 55 years running

Are minivans still the best family vehicle you can buy? The SUV craze suggests otherwise, but the fact of the matter is that nothing is more spacious, practical and convenient for a large family. Toyota , which resurrected the Venza wagon in the form of a midsize SUV, simultaneously introduced …

If you take away Jaguar and Alfa Romeo, two luxury brands that are now marginal players in Canada, the Infiniti QX50 is the worst-selling compact luxury SUV on the market. This is by far the most popular segment on the luxury side, so any slice of the pie is a …

This time it’s real. After updating the old Outlander many times but not really making significant changes, Mitsubishi is finally introducing a brand new model. The next-generation 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is about to land in Canadian showrooms and we at The Car Guide had the opportunity to put it to …

Despite sedans losing giant market shares to SUVs, the Toyota Corolla remains one of the best-selling vehicles in the world. Available across the globe, it provides safe and reliable transportation for countless people and their families. Part of Toyota’s stellar reputation for reliability comes from a calculated approach to new …

The Mazda CX-3 is arguably the least liked Mazda vehicle right now. In fact, it’s one of the top 10 models people enjoy the least according to the latest Consumer Reports survey. Also, consider the addition of the brand new CX-30 , which is more attractive and better across the …

Nearly a year after its debut, the second-generation 2021 Buick Envision is finally on sale in Canada. Similar to its predecessor introduced in North America back in 2016, this compact luxury SUV slots between the Encore GX and Enclave as Buick’s answer to popular models such as the Acura RDX …

In order to celebrate the opening of its new design studio in Busan, South Korea, Hyundai is hosting a special exhibition titled “Reflections in Motion” that showcases the evolution of Hyundai cars from the very beginning. It starts with a segment called "Heritage Series – PONY" which is a reinterpretation …

Most automakers are struggling to design infotainment systems that are as attractive and user-friendly as those offered by tech giants Apple (CarPlay) and Google (Android Auto). General Motors, to be fair, is doing a nice job. However, since many drivers also prefer to use third-party services like Google Maps on …

Our daily lives have profoundly changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the way we work and communicate to our driving habits . Could it be that one has an adverse effect on the other? In a recent Wakefield Research study commissioned by Root Insurance in the U.S., …

After being mandated by the Canadian government to produce 10 million face masks in May 2020, General Motors has announced that it has held its promise. The 10 millionth mask produced in the automaker's Oshawa factory will be donated to Ottawa’s Ingenium Museum. “This is one of the proudest moments …

How is the honeymoon going between the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover and early adopters? After waiting for a very long time to receive their vehicle, most customers are likely super-excited to take advantage of its performance and numerous cutting-edge technologies. Some, however, are experiencing a lot of frustration …

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Small luxury SUVs are pretty popular, though General Motors and Lexus are the only non-European automakers competing in this market segment. Audi Leads the Way For 2021, the Audi Q3 …

It’s not the first time some tuning enthusiast transforms a car into a replica of the iconic Griswold family wagon from the 1983 movie National Lampoon’s Vacation . However, this one is certainly one of the most stylish. While the original Wagon Queen Family Truckster was based on a 1979 …

Honda dealers in the U.S. want more SUVs, and we suspect Canadian dealers are thinking the same thing. Apparently, the HR-V , CR-V , Passport and Pilot are not enough. In late 2023, a new electric SUV will join the Honda lineup (with the help of GM), but in the …

British Columbia had 54,469 registered electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at the end of 2020, and sales continue to increase at a rapid pace in 2021. “With the highest reported uptake rates of EVs in North America, B.C. is quickly becoming a leader in the EV industry,” said Bruce Ralston, …

With the 4C roadster currently being phased out, Alfa Romeo ’s 2021 North American lineup only has two models. A third was supposed to go on sale late this year, but it appears we won’t see it on the road until early 2022. We’re of course talking about the Alfa …