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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce: Could This Electric SUV Replace the Murano?

The current-generation Nissan Murano dates back to 2015 and a replacement is long overdue. However, considering the Japanese automaker’s electrification plans, we’d be shocked to see a brand new Murano arrive in 2024 or 2025. With similar interior space, the all-new Ariya electric crossover could be its heir apparent. Nissan …
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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: It Takes All Sorts to Make A World

With electrification well underway in the automotive world, it's fair to say that, without being spoiled for choice, there's a bit of everything out there right now. Yes, small electric SUVs seem to be the priority for major automakers, but sedans like the Tesla Model 3 also top the charts.
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2023 Dodge Hornet : New Blood, But at What Price?

The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed

The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
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2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M

Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …
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2023 Lexus RZ450e: Making Up for Lost Time

The all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is the Japanese luxury brand’s first fully electric vehicle in North America and it’s based on the same e-TNGA platform ( electric–Toyota New Global Architecture ) as the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra . These three vehicles are admittedly late to the EV party …
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Podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Subaru Solterra (and Toyota BZ4X, and Lexus RZ!)

There's a lot of buzz around the 2023 Subaru Solterra . It's the first large-scale production vehicles for the manufacturer, and it sits on the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ . LP and Gab are spicing things up for this 10th episode of The Car …
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Audi to Rename Most of its Lineup Amidst EV Transition

The shift to electric vehicles comes with a major transformation of how the auto industry operates while also changing the habits of consumers and drivers. This includes vehicle names. Speaking to German newspaper Heilbronner Stimm a few days ago, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann explained that the current nomenclature will be …
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Jeep Cherokee is Dead at 49, EV Successor Likely to Follow

Launched in 1974 as a two-door SUV based on the Wagoneer, the Cherokee is now being discontinued after 49 years of shaping up the Jeep brand—if you include the period from 2002-2013 where it was sold as the Liberty in North America. Company officials confirmed the news to several U.S.
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Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires

More Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …
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Polestar 6 LA Concept Edition to Make Canadian Debut in Montreal

SUVs and crossovers dominate the electric vehicle market, but a few years from now customers will be able to order an electric roadster, too. Remember the Polestar O2 concept from March 2022? It will go into production in 2026 as the Polestar 6, the Swedish automaker confirmed last year while …
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The Best Compact and Midsize Pickups of 2023

Not every pickup customer needs a full-size model, especially at today’s prices, which is why smaller trucks are quite popular in the country. While performance and capability may not be on the same level, there’s still plenty you can do with them. Which one is the best money can buy?
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Ford Expects to Lose $4 Billion on EVs in 2023

Ford gathered investors and market analysts at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning to discuss its latest and upcoming financial results, which will now be reported based on its three new global business units rather than by geographic regions. We’re talking about Ford Blue (gas and hybrid vehicles), …
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Chevrolet Camaro's Story Isn't Over After 2024, Brand Confirms

The slumping Chevrolet Camaro , which has been rumoured to get the axe in the near future, will continue to exist after all. While announcing that the sixth-generation Camaro will retire after the 2024 model year, its ninth on the market, the company today confirmed that there will be another …
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Honda Civic Probed in the U.S. for “Sticky” Steering

Though critically acclaimed, the latest Honda Civic is no longer the best-selling car in Canada—a title it held for 24 years in a row before slipping behind the Toyota Corolla in 2022. Now, it’s facing a steering issue that could tarnish its reputation as a safe and fun-to-drive car. Last …
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10 Vehicles Most Often Targeted by Catalytic Converter Thieves

Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a major problem across North America, and this extends beyond private driveways. Parking lots, even ones that were well-lit, are getting hit now. So do car dealerships on a regular basis. Thieves are attracted to catalytic converters due to the precious metals they contain, …

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2023 Audi Q4 e-tron: Worth the Wait

The all-new Audi Q4 e-tron should have launched in Canada in the fall of 2021, but as it turned out customers had to wait an extra year. Dealers are now getting 8-10 units a month, which is nowhere near enough to meet demand for this highly attractive and competitively priced …
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2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred RWD (58 kWh): Well-Kept Secret

Hyundai hit one out of the park with the debut of the IONIQ 5 . Based on its new Electric Global Modular Platform (e-GMP), this formidable vehicle ticks pretty much all the right boxes for electrification-minded customers. Just look at all the awards and accolades it has racked up so …
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2023 Kia Telluride: So Good Yet So Hard to Get

With just 3,500 units sold in 2022, is the three-year-old Kia Telluride not good enough for Canadians? Don’t believe it. The reason why sales are so poor is because virtually the entire production goes south of the border. The company understandably prioritizes the U.S. market, which is more lucrative. Nearly …
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2023 Honda Accord: The Mature and Sophisticated Sedan

Despite accounting for just 4 percent of Honda’s Canadian sales in 2022, the 47-year-old Accord remains one of the brand’s most important products. Of course, it’s nowhere close to matching the popularity of its arch nemesis, the Toyota Camry , but a solid 154,000 units were sold in the U.S.
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2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge: Ghost on Ice

When you’re driving around in a Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge that comes with a price tag of $479,675, you probably don’t want it to be covered in snow, slush, dirt or hit by whatever debris the road can throw at you. It’s best to just tap into the twin-turbo 6.75-litre …
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2023 Honda Civic Type R: So Expensive, Yet So Much Fun

A base MSRP of $50,050 is admittedly an awful lot of money for a Honda Civic —the first time this has ever happened. But you know what? You’ll fall in love with the new 2023 Civic Type R after just a few seconds, and I’d even dare to say its …
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2023 Mazda CX-30: How Good is Mazda’s Small SUV in Winter?

Widely considered a safe bet, the Mazda CX-30 ranks among the best buys in the small crossover/SUV segment, behind only the Toyota Corolla Cross and Subaru Crosstrek . But just how good is it in the middle of winter? As fate would have it, we had to face extremely cold …
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2023 Ram HD 2500 Rebel: Off-Road Hauling

Ram promises to electrify most of its models by 2025. And in 2030, all segments will be covered. For example, the new ProMaster BEV should be ready to deliver goods as early as 2023, and the Ram 1500 EV will hit the market in 2024. It all sounds very promising.