Everything automotive, 59 years running

Following the announcement of the 12 best vehicles for 2025 at the Montreal International Auto Show last month, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today crowned the overall winners of its annual awards during the opening ceremonies of the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. The four vehicles were selected …

The new Chevrolet Blazer EV SS , the high-performance variant of the brand’s midsize electric SUV, is finally reaching dealers this winter, and we’ll see it on Sunday as the pace car for the 67th running of the Daytona 500. This will mark the first time a Blazer—and any electric …

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday they had scrapped merger talks that would have created the world's third-largest automaker by unit sales. The bid to join forces had been seen as an effort to catch up with Tesla and Chinese firms in the electric vehicle market, as …

The latest Toyota Tacoma is doing more to attract midsize pickup shoppers. Most notably, there’s an available new i-Force MAX hybrid powertrain with plenty of muscle and increased efficiency, plus additional models such as the adventurous Trailhunter aimed at off-road driving and overlanding enthusiasts. Speaking of off-road driving, the automaker …

The declining value of the Canadian dollar, accelerated by Donald Trump’s election in the U.S. and his plans to implement tariffs on any number of imports as part of a full-on trade war, is hurting consumers on this side of the border. Even the wealthy are taking hits. American electric …

Looking for a new vehicle? The Car Guide ’s Best Buys section is always a good place to start. If you have a particular model in mind or maybe a few, our test drives and reviews will tell you about their various strengths and weaknesses. We also make a point …

The refreshed and updated 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R are about to land in Canada. Orders start today with the first units scheduled to arrive by mid-spring. That means we can now tell you about pricing, and unsurprisingly, the two hot hatches are substantially more expensive than the …

The Trump administration's tariff threats and animosity towards electronic vehicles are producing a "lot of cost and a lot of chaos" for Ford , the automaker's chief executive said Tuesday. While Trump has spoken about the priority of strengthening manufacturing in the United States, the administration thus far has been …

Did you know that 116 different companies issued as many as 785 safety recalls affecting over 8 million vehicles in Canada in 2024 alone? It’s no surprise that, by Transport Canada’s estimations, more than 20 percent of vehicles on the road right now have an unresolved safety recall. In order …

Accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations make for some bad drivers, but which ones are the worst? A new study conducted in the U.S. by LendingTree , which specializes in auto loans and insurance, provides the answer. After analyzing 30 car brands based on insurance inquiries from January to December 2024, …

Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …

As we reported in January, new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada increased more than 8 percent in 2024. General Motors was the industry market share leader for the second year in a row, followed by Ford , which happens to be best-selling automotive brand in Canada for 16 years running.

Who said that minivans were dead or agonizing? The hybrid-only Toyota Sienna is certainly proof to the contrary with a spectacular increase in Canadian sales of 164.2 percent in 2024, for a total of 11,843 units. Not only is this more than double the sales of its closest competitor, the …

The Lexus LX is turning 30 this year. Remember, it arrived in Canada before the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator as the Japanese luxury brand’s first SUV. While not as popular as some of its flashier rivals, it continues to stand tall as the flagship of the Lexus lineup, outselling …

Valencia, Spain— For the past twenty-five years, the GT3 models of the Porsche 911 have filled the dreams of driving enthusiasts and the garages of the lucky few. Why? Because they are the purest, sharpest and most captivating of 911s. Solid and reliable, too, ready to take on any race …

San Diego, California— Fifteen years is an eternity in today’s auto industry. Yet that’s how long it took for the sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner to arrive. Granted, the reboot of this venerable off-roader was not a priority for the maker of the RAV4 , Camry and other consumer favourites, especially considering …

Jeep , much like parent company Stellantis, is struggling mightily. Sales fell 20.4 percent in 2024—the sixth consecutive yearly decrease. But get this: the iconic SUV brand plans to invest $3.2 billion in a bid to reposition its vehicle lineup, address build quality issues and ramp up marketing efforts to …

New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …

The Ford Maverick has received an extensive mid-cycle update for 2025 including revised looks, a bunch of new technologies and a highly anticipated powertrain combo: the Maverick Hybrid (191 hp) can finally be paired with all-wheel drive. According to Ford, fuel consumption in city driving increases from 5.6 L/100 km …

The Defender is the best-selling member of the JLR family, and the one that has been steadily gaining in popularity for the past five years—a rare occurrence in the auto industry, where models normally lose ground as they age. Why? Because Land Rover has successfully created a distinctive-looking and uniquely …