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NewsNissan to Cut 10,000 Additional Jobs, Japanese Media Report
Nissan is in even more trouble than expected. In addition to anticipated losses for 2025 that are higher than previously announced, the automaker is planning to cut a further 10,000 jobs worldwide, according to reports from Japanese media on Monday, including the Nikkei business daily. Together with the 9,000 job …
NewsThe Best Electric Cars in 2025
Looking at all the electric cars on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . The suspension of the Canadian government’s Incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program at the beginning of the year obviously hurts. What’s …
NewsMecum Auctions to Sell Only Ford GT Roadster That Raced at Le Mans
One year before its four consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966 to 1969, Ford entered this 1965 Ford GT Competition Prototype Roadster that was driven by French racers Maurice Trintignant and Guy Ligiera. No other GT Roadster was ever used in the legendary endurance race.
NewsToyota Cites Tariffs as it Forecasts 35% Net Profit Drop
Japanese auto giant Toyota forecast on Thursday a 35 percent year-on-year drop in net profit for the current financial year, citing Donald Trump's vehicle tariffs among other factors. Automakers have been among the hardest hit by the US president's multi-pronged assault on free trade. On top of a 25-percent tariff …
News2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Teaser Hints at Subtle Refresh
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is about to receive a series of changes for the 2026 model year, as previewed today by the company. Curiously, the press release uses the words “next-generation” and “new chapter.” Remember, the current Grand Cherokee was introduced for 2022, while the three-row Grand Cherokee L debuted …
News2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Shows New Mug, Gets Larger Display
The popular Toyota Corolla Cross receives an update for the 2026 model year including a new front fascia, redesigned centre console and larger touchscreen. The first thing you’ll notice, obviously, is the newly styled grille and front bumper combination. The gas-powered variant is more rugged-looking, while the hybrid is classier …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridVolvo XC70 to Return as Plug-in Hybrid SUV We Can’t Have
Remember the XC70 wagon that Volvo discontinued after the 2016 model year? We’re pretty sure you do. Well, it’s about to return as a midsize SUV featuring a new extended-range plug-in hybrid powertrain. Don’t get excited: this vehicle based on the Volvo’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) is designed specifically for …
News2026 Chevrolet Corvette’s Widely Redesigned Interior Breaks Cover
The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette will get an extensively redesigned interior and more changes for the 2026 model year, as the company announced today. The main highlight, of course, is the new digital interface with larger displays, sharper colours and more convenience. The infotainment system screen expands to 12.7 inches and …

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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
Previews2026 Subaru Outback: Five Things to Know
One of the highlights of the 2025 New York Auto Show last month was undoubtedly the debut of the all-new 2026 Subaru Outback , marking the seventh generation of the high-riding Japanese wagon. Now more of a traditional SUV, it features a boxier and more rugged-looking exterior that certainly won't …
First Drives2026 Genesis GV70: Ready For the Next Step?
Genesis reached a critical milestone back in 2023 when it sold its millionth vehicle. It’s an impressive number on paper, there's still a lot of work to be done before the up-and-coming brand can take a substantial bite out of the segments in which it is active. The GV70 compact …
Test Drives2025 Volkswagen Golf R: A New Era Begins
The Volkswagen Golf GTI made its original debut almost 50 years ago thanks to the determination and passion of a small team of designers and engineers. It was enthusiastically welcomed by the public and went on to enjoy phenomenal success. In 2002, the German automaker introduced an even more powerful …
Galleries7 Cars and Trucks That Only Exist in an Alternative Universe
Do automakers sometimes lack imagination? Are they really offering the vehicles consumers want and need? We at The Car Guide often ask ourselves these kinds of questions. And we're not alone. Many digital artists and illustrators have fun imagining what certain models would look like in some other configuration or …
Test Drives2025 Acura ADX: Casting a Shadow Over the RDX
Acura is not exactly a rookie in the crossover segment. The MDX , its first true SUV developed in-house, hit the market in 2005, followed two years later by the RDX compact SUV. But with prices on the rise and vehicles continuously growing, Acura needed a smaller utility vehicle—one that …
Test Drives2025 Lexus RX 450h+: Is the Plug-In Hybrid Your Best Option?
The Lexus RX , a.k.a. the original luxury crossover, today boasts an extensive lineup comprising four different powertrains and no fewer than 16 trim levels. At the top of the range is the only plug-in hybrid available, namely the 2025 RX 450h+. This model competes with similar offerings from the …
Top 10Top 10 Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest EV Range in 2025
For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid is a good way to make the transition to electric vehicles. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of silent, zero-emission driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips or in cold weather. Of …
Top 10Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto
U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …
Test Drives2025 Lincoln Navigator: Stronger Than the Badge
The Lincoln Navigator is currently being outsold by the Cadillac Escalade three to one, with sales that pale in comparison to those of the original from the late 1990s. Just how and why did Ford’s luxury brand let the competition blow past it? Probably because Lincoln has taken a conservative …

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Test Drives2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: The Potential is There
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Test Drives2024 Ford Bronco: Pushing Limits at Bronco Off-Roadeo
Vehicles with adventurous looks and superior off-road capabilities attract a growing number of customers, and manufacturers are all too happy to introduce more and more models. Sadly, few owners will actually put their vehicles to the test like they’re meant to be. At Ford, those purchasing a Bronco , Bronco …
Test Drives2025 Audi S6 e-tron: Comfortably Powerful
Following in the footsteps of the Q6 e-tron, the A6 e-tron puts the manufacturer's PPE (Premium Platform Electric) to profit to propel Audi into the full-electric midsize luxury sedan segment. And in this era where SUVs multiply like there’s no tomorrow, being handed the keys to a “good old four-door” …
Test Drives2025 Honda HR-V: Civic’s Big Brother Needs Similar Hybrid Tech
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Test Drives2025 Mitsubishi RVR: Rudimentary, Viable, Reasonable
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Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable AWD Vehicles in 2025
Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …
Top 10Top 10 Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest EV Range in 2025
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Top 10Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto
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Top 1010 Vehicles That Are More American Than You May Think
Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …
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