The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 53 years running

We recently drove the redesigned 2019 BMW 3 Series in Portugal, and it’s good. The German automaker had the difficult task of conceiving a car that would please its loyal customers that desire the performance-oriented character BMW cars have long been recognized for, but that would also attract buyers away …

The midsize pickup truck market will gain traction with the arrival of the 2019 Ford Ranger and the recent launch of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator . By 2022, the Ram brand will introduce a new pickup as well, and there are persistent rumours that Hyundai will bring one to market, …

2018 definitely was a year of SUVs. As these things become more and more dominant within the automotive landscape, carmakers are dishing out seriously competitive offerings to lure consumers into their showrooms. In the midsize segment, the new Subaru Ascent has recently been introduced, and we already drove the new …

Although Swedish automaker Volvo is known for its wagons and—more recently—its SUVs, it also produces sedans that are just as gorgeous and technologically advanced, such as the midsize S90. The latest generation has been on sale for a few years now, and since 2018, it’s only available in Canada in …

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Mercedes-Benz has a strong presence at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2019 and the new EQC 400 all-electric SUV, coming to market in Europe in the summer of 2019 and in North America in early 2020, is the main attraction. The Car …

A Lamborghini SUV. Yep, that’s a thing now. The Italian automaker, which is known for its ultra-powerful and aerodynamic sports cars, is throwing its hat into the SUV ring by introducing the Urus. The decision may strike some as odd, but the move is driven by hopes that it will …

Like most people, you feel an attachment to their vehicle. Because this mode of transportation brings a sense of freedom and pride, you tend to take good care of it. Considering this investment is so important, you likely want to keep it for a long time while maintaining the same …

If North-American consumers want compact SUVs that feature lots of interior space and don’t care too much about driving dynamics, Volkswagen was missing the mark with its first-generation Tiguan. The latter was often described as the “Volkswagen GTI of SUVs,” which was actually pretty accurate. However, over the years, the …

Unveiled to the world at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, the 2019 Honda Passport is presented for the first time in Canada at the Montreal Auto Show . Positioning itself between the CR-V and the Pilot , the Passport …

Although Nissan unveiled its sixth-generation Altima to the world at last year’s New York Auto Show, the car is making its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show . For 2019, this midsize sedan innovates by offering an all-wheel drivetrain as standard equipment in Canada. Previously, the Altima could …

In addition to the Felino cB7R, a new supercar designed and built in Quebec, the 2019 Montreal Auto Show will also have two of the quickest cars on the planet on display. The Bugatti Chiron and the Koenigsegg Agera RS will be seen at the event for the very first …

After sending the Blazer to its retirement in 2005, Chevrolet is bringing it back on the market for 2019, and the Canadian premiere of this new generation occurred at the Montreal Auto Show . Bigger than the Equinox , but smaller than the Traverse , the …

Jeep chose the Montreal Auto Show for the Canadian premiere of the Gladiator, the brand’s first pickup truck since the Comanche disappeared from the market in 1992. For several months leading up to worldwide debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November , rumours of its arrival were swirling …

To no one’s surprise, the year 2019 will be one filled with SUVs and the luxury brands are already introducing their new models to the buying public. At BMW, two new models are arriving this year, the X5 and the X7, and both are making their Canadian premiere at the …

More and more electric vehicles are hitting the market, and Hyundai is launching of the most anticipated models of them all. The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric , as its name indicates, is a fully electric version of the subcompact Kona SUV. Hyundai is promising a driving range of up to …

Among the biggest new-vehicle introductions at the Montreal Auto Show , we find the Canadian premiere of the BMW 8 Series Convertible. This model hasn’t been in the company’s lineup since 1999! Offered as a coupe or as a convertible, the 2019 BMW 8 Series will replace the equivalent variants …

After announcing the pricing structure for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 a couple of months ago, Toyota Canada has just released the MSRPs of the compact SUV’s hybrid variants. Starting at $32,090 before freight and delivery charges, the RAV4 Hybrid LE features an Entune 3.0 infotainment system with seven-inch touchscreen, Apple …

At the Montreal Auto Show , Mazda announced Canadian pricing for the new generation of its popular Mazda3. For the 2019 model year, the Mazda3 will start at $18,000 before freight and delivery charges. The Mazda3 Sport five-door variant will be available from $21,300. As is the case for the …