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The second-generation Audi Q3 is starting to become a common sight on Canadian roads. And it’s no surprise: the popularity of urban luxury crossovers is skyrocketing. Cadillac , Jaguar , Lexus and Volvo have all jumped on the bandwagon lately, hoping to catch the Germans. The BMW X1 took an …

Small SUVs are taking over the Canadian market with more and more new models going on sale and people buying them in droves. Some examples include the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue , which we featured in our latest comparison. Another newcomer that’s bound to enjoy a lot of success …

Beyond fuel, engine oil is the single most important fluid in a vehicle. It needs to be a quality product that you change according to the service intervals recommended by the manufacturer in order for the engine to deliver optimum performance and last longer. During your last visit at the …

Over the past few months, we’ve seen automakers launch small new SUVs that are big on efficiency and affordability. Two of those are the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue . Both are available with a frugal gasoline engine and front-wheel drive only. Which one has the edge? We crunched the …

The Toyota Venza as you know it is long gone. The beefy, Camry -based wagon disappeared from the Canadian market after the 2016 model year. Well, it’s back! The Japanese automaker has revived the nameplate, announcing a more SUV-like crossover that should appeal to today’s families. The all-new 2021 Toyota …

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit is one of the most famous movie cars of all time. A 1977 special-edition model once owned by the late actor Burt Reynolds recently wound up on the car auction website Bring a Trailer. Believe it or not, the winning …

Porsche is a sports car manufacturer with plenty of tradition that lives on through a number of special editions. The latest example is the new 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design, the first of four collector's models from the brand’s Heritage Design strategy. Crafted by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur …

The Tesla Model 3 ’s accelerated paint degradation is well-documented. Several owners across the country and around the world have reported abnormal damage at the bottom of their cars and behind the wheels after just a few months. Some have even turned to legal action to hopefully have the problem …

Fiat-Chrysler’s (FCA) Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario re-opened on May 19 with new health and safety protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. And today three-shift production resumed but only for the next three weeks. According to a report by the Windsor Star , the third shift will be …

After bolstering its lineup with the addition of the all-new Encore GX recently, Buick is now announcing the second-generation 2021 Envision , a model that was in dire need of a complete overhaul, having been around for five years. Will it manage to leave the bottom of sales charts in …

Terrific news for fans of the Ford Mustang (aren’t we all?): The return of the legendary Mach 1, which had become the topic of many rumours since last fall, is now officially confirmed for the 2021 model year. It will be a special edition replacing the outgoing Bullitt , one …

The Aston Martin DB5 is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars of all time. It’s also one of the most famous ever since it starred in the 1964 movie Goldfinger , driven by 007 himself. One of the cars used during the filming even sold at an …

Canadian pricing for the all-new 2021 Genesis GV80 , the first-ever sport utility vehicle from Hyundai’s luxury brand, was finally announced today. Split into four trim levels, the lineup starts with the base GV80 2.5T Select at $64,500. In addition to all-wheel drive, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower …

Did you know? A brand new generation of the Nissan Z is coming. Up until now, all we had were speculations and artist renderings, but now the Japanese automaker has posted a video announcing its future products and the redesigned sports coupe makes an appearance. While the images are dark …

On the eve of the virtual world premiere of the all-new, second-generation 2021 Acura TLX , The Car Guide spoke with Emile Korkor, brand manager at Acura Canada, to get additional insights about the car and the company’s overall strategy. First, you need to know a few things. The launch …

For 2021, the Acura TLX is coming back stronger and meaner with a second generation full of promise and potential. The big reveal took place online today. Will it manage to gain market shares among compact luxury sedans and live up to the reputation of the old TL? We’ll just …