The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 56 years running

Sometimes when a connection is made, it doesn’t matter how much time passes between meetings; it will remain forever potent and intense. As if not a second has passed, that same passion and excitement immediately rise to the surface. Memories trigger emotions and sensations and each party falls back into …

The all-new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first dedicated EV that doesn’t share a platform with a conventionally powered model, unlike the XC40 which is available in both gasoline and electric variants. It’s another step towards Volvo’s goal of 50 percent EV sales by 2025 and 100 …

Ever heard of the Mini Shorty? This model does not officially exist. Rather, it’s the nickname given to the original Morris Mini by fans who deem it too big and wanted to do something about it. The result is almost cartoon-like, as evidenced by some of the examples that are …

Sharing platforms, powertrains and technologies between an automaker’s various brands and products is not only common these days but also critical to success. This has led Volkswagen AG to develop the new Audi e-tron GT right around the same time as the spectacular Porsche Taycan , which seems to grab …

Munich, Germany—The all-new BMW i4 M50 is the first M-branded electric car from BMW, spearheading the Bavarian automaker’s EV offensive along with the equally new iX crossover which we also took for a spin recently. We drove the i4 M50 on the roads between Munich and the Austrian border on …

It’s no secret that the full-size pickup segment is the most popular in the industry right now. And the most profitable, too, at least for those that are enjoying success. Detroit’s Big Three continue to lead the way. Again, no surprises there. Yet, Toyota is not throwing the towel. Instead, …

Ah, the minivan. For some reason, society has labeled the minivan as the soul-sucker of all cars, the one you “settle for” when you have no choice. And truthfully, today’s modern minivan is anything but a step down from other vehicles on the road. In fact, it’s a full level …

True story: I attended the media presentation of the previous-generation Nissan Frontier just a few days before my daughter was born. I even used that truck to get to the hospital and later return home. My baby girl is now 17 years old, and ironically the Frontier didn’t change at …

From 2008 to 2014, Lexus released a particularly radical version of the IS , one gifted with an impressive V8 engine. Alas, all good things come to an end and this model was erased from the catalogue. Last February, Lexus informed us last that the 5.0 L V8 engine was …

The short-lived and highly exclusive Ferrari LaFerrari was limited to just 499 units, not counting the 209 LaFerrari Aperta convertibles that followed and the two additional copies built for charity auctions. The one to be sold by RM Sotheby's on November 6 is unlike any other. Why? It’s the only …

Following a one-year hiatus, the sporty Honda Civic Si is back for 2022 along with the 11th generation of the compact sedan. It’s expected to hit showrooms later this year. The model returns in four-door configuration only. Remember, the two-door coupe is no more. There won’t be a Civic Si …

Mercedes-Benz has a new solution that could dramatically change how vehicles are serviced at dealerships. Called Virtual Remote Support and powered by Microsoft, it’s a powerful mixed-reality diagnostics and repair tool that promises faster and more precise vehicle servicing for customers and dealers across the country. When everything goes according …

Before the all-new Nissan Ariya electric SUV even goes on sale, the Japanese automaker said that a smaller utility vehicle would follow. Now we have confirmation that this model will replace the LEAF hatchback. Nissan ’s European boss, Guillaume Cartier, said as much in an interview with Autocar . The …

People ordering one of the latest electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market need to show a lot of patience due to centralized production and/or limited battery supplies. Those who have signed up for a Toyota RAV4 Prime can tell you all about it. We have great news to …

In partnership with Otogo.ca Looking for a small, affordable used car? Hyundai is certainly a brand to consider. In 2011, the Korean automaker launched a new generation of its Accent subcompact and Elantra compact sedan. The latter showed more dynamic lines that were not unlike those of its larger sibling, …

Lucid Motors has just unveiled pricing details for the Lucid Air sedan in Canada. This is the first time Lucid has confirmed pricing outside of the US market. The fully electric sedan, which offers an impressive range of up to 836 kilometres on a single charge, starts at $105,000 for …

In North America, the hot Subaru WRX stopped offering a five-door hatchback body style after 2014, leaving enthusiasts with just the four-door sedan. The new generation debuting for 2022 likely won’t change that. Now, if you’re wondering what could have been, you just have to look down under. Subaru has …

In partnership with Otogo.ca A new type of tire product called “all-weather” has grown in popularity over the last few years. These tires, which adorn the mountain and snowflake pictogram, are approved for winter but can also be used all year. They have nothing to do with conventional all-season tires.