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NewsChevrolet Blazer to Retire After 2025, Report Claims
The non-EV Chevrolet Blazer , the one that was resurrected for the 2019 model year and refreshed for 2023, is said to be on the way out. A couple of weeks after learning about the demise of the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 , U.S. publication GM Authority is now claiming …
New Models2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Adds Rugged Side to Latest Forester
Although the Forester was completely redesigned for the 2025 model year, Subaru decided to carry over the North American-exclusive Wilderness model unchanged. Now, it’s time to fix that. Meet the new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, which debuted today at the Chicago Auto Show and will go on sale this fall …
New Models2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Gets e-Boxer Tech With 194 Horsepower
Initially promised at the debut of the next-generation Forester back in November 2023, hybrid technology is finally coming to Subaru ’s compact SUV after more than 25 years on the market. The 2025 Forester Hybrid officially made its debut today at the Chicago Auto Show along with the similarly equipped …
ElectricFord to Offer Extended-Range EV Variants of SUVs, Trucks
Ford , which last year said it planned to offer at least one hybrid option with every model in its North American lineup by the end of the decade as it adjusts to consumer demand, now adds a twist to that plan. As Bloomberg reports, the Blue Oval automaker wants …
Chicago2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Adds Slightly Cheaper Limited Model
Jeep ’s first electric SUV in North America, the Wagoneer S , initially hit the market late last year with a high-price Launch Edition. For 2025, the model will be renamed Premium and positioned just above the new and slightly cheaper Wagoneer S Limited. The company made the announcement on …
News6 New Ferraris to Debut in 2025, Order Books Full Through 2026
Fresh off record sales in 2024, including 51 percent electrified models, Ferrari is a on roll. Keeping the momentum going will be six new models set for a debut in 2025. One of the most important by far will be the Italian automaker’s first-ever electric vehicle. A reveal is set …
NewsNissan Reportedly Backs Off Possible Merger With Honda
Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday as reports said the struggling Japanese carmaker was walking away from merger talks with rival Honda . The Nikkei business daily and other local media earlier said Honda had proposed making Nissan its subsidiary, instead of the previous plan to integrate under a new holding …
ElectricTesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices by $23,000 in Canada
Tesla has dramatically cut prices on the Cybertruck in Canada. Make no mistake, the polarizing electric pickup is still mighty expensive, but it’s a start toward more affordable models. As a matter of fact, the lineup once again consists of two models, but they’re not Foundation Series editions like the …

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Top 10Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024
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.
First Drives2025 Lexus LX 700h: More Capable, Less Flashy
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 …
First Drives2025 Toyota 4Runner: The Long-Awaited Revolution
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 …
First Drives2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: A Solid Step Forward
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 …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2025
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 …
Previews2025 Ford Maverick: Five Models, Which One Should You Choose?
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 …
First Drives2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA: We Drove on the Moon
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 …
Test Drives2025 Subaru Forester: Continuity Through Change
Subaru ’s iconic Forester is all-new for 2025. Well, sort of. Changes to the exterior are relatively conservative, with slimmer headlights and a larger front grille as the most obvious evolution. Designers took a careful approach in the rear, too, slightly shrinking the taillights while revising the bumper. By favouring …

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Test Drives2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Righteous or Sacrilegious?
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Test Drives2025 Honda HR-V: Civic’s Big Brother Needs Similar Hybrid Tech
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Test Drives2024 Ford Bronco: Pushing Limits at Bronco Off-Roadeo
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Test Drives2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: The Long Awaited Return
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Test Drives2025 BMW 330i xDrive: Keeping Sedans Fun and Relevant
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Top 10Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024
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.
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2025
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Following a boost of nearly 12 percent in 2023 (the largest annual increase since 1997), new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada rose 8.2 percent in 2024 to 1.86 million units, according to Automotive News Data Center. Declining interest rates are helping make up for prices that keep getting higher and …
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Happy New Year to all The Car Guide readers! It sure sounds like 2025 will be another busy year in the auto industry, and we’ll be right there bringing you everything you need to know and more. The upcoming CES in Las Vegas will kick things off, including the debut …
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It’s a known fact that range is one of the top concerns of shoppers considering an electric vehicle , along with pricing and charging infrastructure. If you're planning to make the switch sometime in 2025 or replace your current EV, here are the top 10 electric vehicles with the longest …