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As part of its 2025-2026 Budget, Saskatchewan announced on Friday that it will double the annual Road Use Charge for electric vehicles registered in the province. Starting June 1, 2025, the charge will increase from $150 to $300. This EV tax initially came into effect on October 1, 2021 and …
ElectricFuture Toyota Electric Pickup to Launch in Europe in 2026
At Toyota ’s annual product strategy event last week in Brussels, the Japanese automaker announced it will introduce six new battery electric vehicles in Europe by the end of next year, plus another three from its luxury brand Lexus . We’ve already told you about the significantly upgraded Toyota bZ4X …
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President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies, including carbon limits on power plants, tailpipe emissions standards and protections for waterways. The 31 actions are part of what Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin called "the greatest and most consequential day …
NewsIIHS Announces Preliminary Top Safety Pick Award Winners for 2025
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released a preliminary list of the safest vehicles on the market in 2025. Compared to the same time last year, the number of Top Safety Pick+ award winners has increased even though the IIHS has raised its requirements for rear …
NewsPorsche Hinting at Brand New SUV to Replace Gas-Powered Macan
Porsche ’s product plans, just like those of many other automakers, are constantly changing due to slowing demand for electric vehicles and a difficult economy, not to mention all those threats and talks about tariffs. We have further proof of this today. While sharing results for the 2024 financial year …
ElectricMajor Upgrades Coming to 2026 Lexus RZ Should Get Drivers Excited
Similar to the Toyota bZ4X that rides on the same platform, the Lexus RZ luxury electric crossover is getting a series of major upgrades and enhancements for the 2026 model year, as shown today in a world premiere in Brussels, Belgium. Basically, expect more power, longer range, faster charging speeds …

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Test DrivesCall Us Aliens: We Drove Hyundai’s Spaceship-Looking Staria Minivan
Seoul, South Korea— The Hyundai Staria is unlike any other minivan sold in Canada. Over here, typical family haulers are relatively generic-looking and more about substance than style. The only exception to this rule is arguably the new, all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz , which is a colourful modern-day interpretation of …
First Drives2025 Audi Q5 and SQ5: Sportier But Pricier
Malága, Spain— The third generation of the popular Audi Q5 is making its debut for 2025, based on the same Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture as the new A5 lineup. The Car Guide recently got an exclusive opportunity to put the Q5 and the sportier SQ5 to the test in …
Test Drives2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: The Potential is There
Seoul, South Korea— A contraction of the words “ion” and “unique,” the IONIQ name was first used on an electrified compact car back in 2017 and popularized by the IONIQ 5 crossover and IONIQ 6 sedan in recent years. For 2026, Hyundai continues its EV offensive with a new three-row …
Special Events2025 Polestar 2, 3 and 4 Arctic Drive : First Line on the Ice
Bold electrification targets, a worldwide pandemic, a political climate that slapshots tariffs like it's the playoffs... the Polestar brand has landed on the automotive landscape at a very particular time, to say the least. Born under the lucky star of Volvo (and especially that of Chinese giant Geely...), it has …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Electric Vehicles in 2025
Electric vehicle shoppers in Canada are currently out of luck. Earlier this year, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program came to an abrupt end due to a lack of funds, eliminating rebates of up to $5,000. And don’t forget Quebec, which also suspended its own incentives of …
NewsThe 10 Best Vehicles of 2025 According to Consumer Reports
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just released its list of the 10 best new vehicles on the market in 2025 following an evaluation of more than 260 models. Once again, the team made its selection based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Incidentally, all of their picks …
PreviewsThis is How the New 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Works
As we wrote back in December, Ram’s first electric pickup on the market won’t be the Ram 1500 REV but rather the Ram 1500 Ramcharger , which features a smaller battery pack and a gasoline engine as a range extender. A “beast” and the “ultimate, no-compromise EV truck” is what …

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Test Drives2024 BMW i4: Electric and Cheaper Than a 3 Series
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Test Drives2025 Honda HR-V: Civic’s Big Brother Needs Similar Hybrid Tech
The Honda HR-V was completely redesigned for 2023, adopting the Civic ’s platform and gaining size in the process. It is marginally more accommodating than the first generation, however, and naturally a bit less fuel-efficient. Two years later, the 2025 HR-V is largely unchanged yet more expensive. The base LX …
Test Drives2024 Subaru Solterra: We Found the One Area Where This EV Excels
Victoria, British Columbia— Along with the nearly identical Toyota bZ4X , the Subaru Solterra is one of the least impressive electric SUVs on the market from a technology standpoint. And don’t get us started on the design. Following a rough start in terms of sales, things could only get better …
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Dodge last year said goodbye to the iconic Challenger and Charger , creating a Hellcat-sized void in its lineup. All that’s left now is the Durango midsize SUV and its numerous limited editions, as well as the all-new Hornet small crossover that is now enjoying its sophomore year. Production of …
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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Electric Vehicles in 2025
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U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just released its list of the 10 best new vehicles on the market in 2025 following an evaluation of more than 260 models. Once again, the team made its selection based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Incidentally, all of their picks …
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Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable SUVs and Crossovers in 2025
Cars big and small now account for less than 15 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada as consumers continue to migrate toward SUVs and crossovers. Automakers sure aren’t complaining. After all, these are more expensive and therefore more profitable vehicles. But what if you’re on a budget?
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.