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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce: Could This Electric SUV Replace the Murano?
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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: It Takes All Sorts to Make A World
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All-Electric Ford Explorer Debuts as Smaller SUV for Europe Only
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2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed
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Chinese-Bound Kia EV5 Could Land in Canada as Cheaper Electric SUV
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Nearly 90,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Hit by Five Separate Recalls in Canada
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2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M
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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 to Start at $54,999 in Canada
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Ferrari Roma Spider Unveiled as Maranello’s New Soft-Top Convertible
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB Are Refreshed and Mildly Electrified
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Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept Unveiled as New Low-Price Electric Car
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2024 Kia EV9 Debuts as Three-Row Electric SUV With Stormtrooper Looks
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Nissan Ariya Production is Far From Meeting the Company’s Target
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Test Drives2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate: Towering Above the Competition
General Motors refreshed its entire full-size SUV lineup for 2021, ensuring the automaker would retain its sizeable lead in the segment. By all accounts, the new models succeeded in addressing what was arguably the biggest complaint about their predecessors—a lack of interior refinement. Earlier this winter, The Car Guide took …
First Drives2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce: Could This Electric SUV Replace the Murano?
The current-generation Nissan Murano dates back to 2015 and a replacement is long overdue. However, considering the Japanese automaker’s electrification plans, we’d be shocked to see a brand new Murano arrive in 2024 or 2025. With similar interior space, the all-new Ariya electric crossover could be its heir apparent. Nissan …
First Drives2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: It Takes All Sorts to Make A World
With electrification well underway in the automotive world, it's fair to say that, without being spoiled for choice, there's a bit of everything out there right now. Yes, small electric SUVs seem to be the priority for major automakers, but sedans like the Tesla Model 3 also top the charts.
First Drives2023 Dodge Hornet : New Blood, But at What Price?
The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …
First Drives2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 : Skillfully Executed
The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …
First Drives2023 BMW XM: A New Kind of M
Scottsdale, Arizona— Previewed by the XM Concept that we saw at Art Basel in Miami back in November of 2021, the all-new 2023 BMW XM crossover is just the second ever product to be exclusive to the German automaker’s M performance brand. With pricing that starts at $220,000 and limited …

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NewsAudi to Rename Most of its Lineup Amidst EV Transition
The shift to electric vehicles comes with a major transformation of how the auto industry operates while also changing the habits of consumers and drivers. This includes vehicle names. Speaking to German newspaper Heilbronner Stimm a few days ago, Audi CEO Markus Duesmann explained that the current nomenclature will be …
NewsJeep Cherokee is Dead at 49, EV Successor Likely to Follow
Launched in 1974 as a two-door SUV based on the Wagoneer, the Cherokee is now being discontinued after 49 years of shaping up the Jeep brand—if you include the period from 2002-2013 where it was sold as the Liberty in North America. Company officials confirmed the news to several U.S.
RecallsHyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires
More Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …
NewsPolestar 6 LA Concept Edition to Make Canadian Debut in Montreal
SUVs and crossovers dominate the electric vehicle market, but a few years from now customers will be able to order an electric roadster, too. Remember the Polestar O2 concept from March 2022? It will go into production in 2026 as the Polestar 6, the Swedish automaker confirmed last year while …
NewsThe Best Compact and Midsize Pickups of 2023
Not every pickup customer needs a full-size model, especially at today’s prices, which is why smaller trucks are quite popular in the country. While performance and capability may not be on the same level, there’s still plenty you can do with them. Which one is the best money can buy?
ElectricFord Expects to Lose $4 Billion on EVs in 2023
Ford gathered investors and market analysts at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning to discuss its latest and upcoming financial results, which will now be reported based on its three new global business units rather than by geographic regions. We’re talking about Ford Blue (gas and hybrid vehicles), …
NewsChevrolet Camaro's Story Isn't Over After 2024, Brand Confirms
The slumping Chevrolet Camaro , which has been rumoured to get the axe in the near future, will continue to exist after all. While announcing that the sixth-generation Camaro will retire after the 2024 model year, its ninth on the market, the company today confirmed that there will be another …
NewsHonda Civic Probed in the U.S. for “Sticky” Steering
Though critically acclaimed, the latest Honda Civic is no longer the best-selling car in Canada—a title it held for 24 years in a row before slipping behind the Toyota Corolla in 2022. Now, it’s facing a steering issue that could tarnish its reputation as a safe and fun-to-drive car. Last …
News10 Vehicles Most Often Targeted by Catalytic Converter Thieves
Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a major problem across North America, and this extends beyond private driveways. Parking lots, even ones that were well-lit, are getting hit now. So do car dealerships on a regular basis. Thieves are attracted to catalytic converters due to the precious metals they contain, …

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