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NewsGenesis GV70 Mid-Cycle Update Coming for 2026
Similar to the G80 midsize sedan and GV80 midsize SUV, Genesis’ GV70 compact SUV— The Car Guide ’s Best Buy in the segment—has reached the midpoint of its current generation and is due for an update. Unlike the first two, however, it won’t be for the 2025 model year. The …
NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
ElectricToyota to Spend $1.9B in Indiana, Likely for All-Electric Highlander
On the same day Honda confirmed plans to invest $15 billion for four future EV, battery and battery material plants in Ontario, rival Toyota announced it will spend the equivalent of $1.9 billion at its Princeton, Indiana assembly plant to build a new three-row electric vehicle starting in 2026. The …
ElectricHonda Confirms Plans for $15B EV and Battery Plants in Ontario
Honda today confirmed that it plans to build a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of $15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. The …
New Models2025 Ram 1500 RHO Takes Off as TRX Successor
As part of the many changes to the Ram 1500 lineup for the 2025 model year, the almighty TRX featuring a 702-horsepower, supercharged HEMI V8 is going extinct and making way for the all-new, six-cylinder Ram 1500 RHO that debuted today. It’s no ordinary six-cylinder, of course. We’re talking about …
Electric2025 BMW i4 Refreshes Look, Updates Interior to Ward Off Model 3
Looking for a sporty yet relatively affordable electric car? The BMW i4 is getting a mid-cycle refresh for 2025 that the German automaker surely hopes will steal some of the updated Tesla Model 3 ’s thunder. On the outside, the five-door sedan features redesigned headlights and a grille surround in …
New ModelsLamborghini Urus SE Gets Plug-in Hybrid Treatment With 789 Hp
Lamborghini ’s electrification efforts continue with a plug-in hybrid variant of its SUV and best-selling product, the Urus , as revealed on Wednesday at Auto China in Beijing. While it doesn’t match the 1,001-horsepower Revuelto , the new Urus SE is still a force to be reckoned with. The twin-turbo …
NewsSubaru to Axe Legacy in 2025, Focus on Electrification and SUVs
Another sedan bites the dust. This time, it’s the Subaru Legacy . The Japanese automaker has confirmed that its venerable midsize car will not return after the 2025 model year, ending a career that began in 1989. The Legacy was the first vehicle that Subaru built in Indiana specifically for …

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Test Drives2024 Porsche Macan EV: Powerful Electric Gamble
With close to 850,00 units sold since its introduction, the Porsche Macan is undeniably a top player in Porsche’s lineup, namely because it has long represented the gateway to the prestigious range as the more accessible model. However, production of its gas-powered versions is slowly coming to an end, jeopardizing …
First Drives2024 Mazda MX-5: Little Details That Make All the Difference
Los Angeles, California— The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 (codenamed ND) has been around for nearly a decade and is still going strong. But why did the Japanese automaker choose to invite a bunch of journalists to a special test drive on the winding roads surrounding Los Angeles earlier this month? You …
First Drives2025 Audi S3: RS 3 Lite?
The Car Guide recently flew to Germany for a first drive with the updated 2025 Audi S3, the sportier variant of the entry-level A3 . The subcompact sports sedan is refreshed inside and out, while performance is elevated with an upgraded powertrain and revised chassis. The first units will land …
Test Drives2025 Toyota Camry: Eclipsing the Competition
Toyota sold as many as 290,000 Camrys in the U.S. last year but only 8,500 in Canada. And yet it’s the best-selling midsize sedan in both countries. Shoppers on this side of the border clearly prefer SUVs, smaller cars or entry-level luxury models like the BMW 3 Series or Audi …
Test Drives2024 Hyundai Elantra: Covering All the Bases
Compact cars are not as popular as they used to be, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to disappear anytime soon, either. Hyundai’s Elantra is a sensible choice for drivers who don’t want a smaller car or a used vehicle. It also offers a hybrid option, a sporty N Line …
Previews2025 Chevrolet Equinox: Five Things to Know
While living in the shadow of many other compact SUVs, the Equinox is still Chevrolet’s second-best seller. For 2025, a new generation is coming (ditto for the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester, by the way), and we got the opportunity to take a close look at it back in January.

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