Everything automotive, 59 years running

Although vehicle imports into Canada have fallen to their lowest level in over two years, and demand for EVs has slowed dramatically, new vehicle sales in the country rose by 4.3 percent in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to figures compiled by …

Dodge ’s three-vehicle lineup will be reduced to two as Stellantis delays production of the Dodge Hornet for the 2026 model year. This small crossover has been manufactured in Italy alongside its cousin, the Alfa Romeo Tonale , since launching three years ago. However, the newly imposed 25% U.S. tariffs …

With new vehicle prices rising and tariffs creating further chaos, it's not the easiest of times for consumers who want to stay out of the used market yet spend as little as possible in the new one. As a result, automakers will have to be creative in streamlining their current …

Struggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal year. Nissan posted a net loss of 671 billion yen (about $6,55 billion) last year and it has said it will cut 15 percent of its …

With 4.5 million units sold worldwide including more than 300,000 in Canada, the Mazda CX-5 is an undeniable success. It's still the brand's most popular vehicle despite the current generation having launched for the 2017 model year and the sleeker, more premium CX-50 having joined the lineup three years ago …

General Motors has temporarily halted sales of three midsize SUVs due to a quality problem of an unspecified nature. We're talking about some 2026 Buick Enclave , Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models. The news was first reported by GM Authority , citing a service bulletin sent to dealers on …

Despite the failed merger between Honda and Nissan earlier in 2025, the two Japanese automakers continue to talk and work together on other projects. Official announcements may be forthcoming. According to Reuters , based on information from the Nikkei business publication (but without mentioning sources), Nissan is currently studying the …

The renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. wrapped up on Sunday after four days of spectacular displays and debuts, and of course the marquee event that is the 1.86-km-long hill climb. Every year, the time trials up the hill on the Goodwood Estate are always must-see action. The …

Making its global dynamic debut this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., the new 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S is a racier and more powerful version of the Vantage taking a page from the previously announced DBX S —and other models dating back to the Vanquish …

The 2025 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. runs until Sunday, July 13. Of course, the highlight of the show is the famous hill climb, where all sorts of production cars and prototypes attempt to impress the crowds by setting the fastest time in their respective …

Demand for electric vehicles is waning pretty much all over the globe. At the same time, many automakers are turning to hybrid technology as a way to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Selection is still fairly limited when it comes to compact cars, however. Honda now offers the Civic …

Loulé, Portugal— Lexus and Toyota owe their tremendous success to an ability to combine bold moves with an extremely careful approach, sometimes to the point of exaggeration. Look no further than the Lexus RZ for evidence. Introduced three years ago, this midsize luxury crossover shares a dedicated EV architecture called …

At last, Subaru has finally launched a hybrid variant of its compact SUV, the Forester . But was it worth the wait? In the light of our recent test drive, we're inclined to say: too little, too late. Admittedly, the new 2025 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has its merits and will …

Nissan is currently going through a challenging period. Marked by the discontinuation of several models and the layoff of thousands of employees worldwide , recent months have been far from smooth for the Japanese automotive giant. In an era defined by electrification, pricing pressures and Chinese dominance, Nissan must right …

While the United States celebrates its Independence Day, the trade war with Canada continues, with tariffs and counter-tariffs complicating matters for car companies, their suppliers and dealers. But hey, the idea here is not to bore you with politics and economics. Instead, we simply want to highlight big-muscle vehicles that …

Back in April at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, we got the opportunity to test drive four different Wrangler models including a two-door Rubicon X with a 2.0-litre turbo engine, a Willys 41’ 4xe plug-in hybrid, a V6-powered Sahara and a Rubicon 392 finished in Tuscadero Pink.

Along with its cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , the Kia EV6 has set the benchmark in the compact electric SUV segment since launching three years ago. In fact, The Car Guide gave the Korean duo a Best Buy award in both 2023 and 2024. However, with competition still growing …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

The name remains, but everything else is different. For 2026, the third-generation Nissan LEAF is no longer the compact electric hatchback we've known since 2011. Instead, it has morphed into a small, coupe-like crossover with much more compelling looks, technology and performance. Prices will be announced closer to launch this …

Months ago, Audi changed its alphanumeric nomenclature so that odd numbers refer to combustion models, while even numbers are reserved for electric models. This shuffling has led to a certain amount of confusion, particularly affecting the A4 and A5 . For 2025, the latter—codenamed B10—marks a new generation of the …