The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 54 years running

PHOENIX, Arizona—The 2020 BMW X5 M ’s specs are just as intimidating as its flared fenders, massive bumpers and oversized wheels. Simply put, this high-performance midsize SUV is a monster. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. We tested …

America is an increasingly attractive market for automakers. There may not be as many people as in Asia, but consumers have more money. And they spend more for SUVs because they want safety and capability. These vehicles have higher margins and generate more profit, so forgive companies for launching more …

EAGLE RIVER, Wisconsin— It’s a shame the Subaru Winter Experience is not offered in Canada. We bet you’d have a blast, too. Imagine spending one, two or three full days driving Subaru BRZ and WRX STI models equipped with studded tires through various courses on a frozen lake. You could …

Some manufacturers refuse to throw all their money at SUVs and crossovers. Count BMW among them. While its lineup of X-branded models has considerably evolved over the past decade, we can say the same about BMW cars. In fact, most luxury automakers nowadays are exploring previously unchartered territories in hope …

Acura introduced its first-ever compact luxury SUV in 2007. Twelve years later, the RDX was completely redesigned for its third generation. We’ve just spent a week behind the wheel of a 2020 Acura RDX A-Spec, which is unchanged from the new-for-2019 model. Turbocharged Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-litre …

Everybody knows that pickups are immensely popular, but the numbers are still mind-boggling. Consider Ford’s F-Series , the No. 1 best-selling vehicle in North America. Last year alone, it found a home in over one million driveways, including nearly 146,000 in Canada. Completing the podium are the Ram and Chevrolet …

The iconic Wienermobile, originally created in 1936 by the Oscar Mayer company in the U.S., is without a doubt one of the most famous advertising vehicles in the world—the very definition of a “head-turner.” A number of copies have been built over the years and some of them are still …

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at midsize sedans , where a new world order has been established. The Toyota Camry (MSRP from $26,620) deserves top honours this year …

The coronavirus is starting to spread quickly across Europe after coming from Asia, and it’s such a threat to public health that authorities in Switzerland have just decided to cancel the 2020 edition of the Geneva Auto Show , which was scheduled to begin on March 5. The announcement created …

If you have a thing for French cars, you’re going to love the new concept unveiled by DS, one of the various brands owned by PSA, which recently merged with Fiat Chrysler. Called Aero Sport Lounge, the vehicle will officially make its debut next week at the 2020 Geneva Auto …

A Batmobile replica in Moscow was impounded recently after police caught the vehicle driving with no licence plate and illegal dimensions. According to local media, it stands six metres long and four metres wide. "The car is not registered by any public organization, has no legal certificate and is not …

If you’re among the many people who feel the current Subaru Crosstrek lacks muscle with a 2.0-litre engine rated at 152 horsepower, here’s some encouraging bit of news. According to a report by Automotive News , Subaru of America CEO Tom Doll announced at a dealer meeting that the Crosstrek …

No taxi or ridesharing company will openly admit it, but their car interiors are no different from a house, apartment or hotel room for parasites, more specifically bedbugs. A recent report by the WFAA news channel in Dallas, Texas caught our attention because we can hear what an exterminator has …

Last December, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second-generation 2021 GLA sub-compact crossover in base GLA 250 trim (221 horsepower) and high-performance AMG GLA 35 variant (302 horsepower). Now, meet their evil twin: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC+. With an output of up to 382 horsepower, the all-new 2.0-litre engine from Mercedes-AMG …

Hyundai has completely taken the wraps off of the new i30 (our Elantra GT ) before its world premiere at the 2020 Geneva Auto Show next week. Physically, the Korean hatchback is characterized by a wider-looking, more modern stance. It inherits the spectacular grille from the new Sonata and redesigned …