The Car Guide – Everything automotive, 53 years running

While the idea of a turbocharged six-cylinder engine in a full-size pickup would have seemed ludicrous just a few years ago, it is now common practice for manufacturers. GMC even went a step further with a turbo engine that only has four cylinders. It’s the first such application in the …

The SUV craze, combined with the sales success of BMW’s M vehicles including the X3 M40i and X4 M40i , drove the performance division of the Bavarian automaker to launch the first-ever X3 M and X4 M. These models are powered by a new turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that …

FRANKFURT, Germany— Don’t think for one second that Mercedes-Benz is going to rest on its laurels when it comes to compact luxury SUVs, a market segment that’s still growing rapidly. The GLC is the venerable automaker’s most popular SUV and a class leader everywhere in North America. After four years …

Summer has arrived and that means plenty of sunshine, fun activities and, yes, mosquitos. It’s a good thing for your body and your physical health to use products like sunscreens, hand sanitizers and insect repellents, but here’s the thing: Your car probably hates them. You see, the chemicals they contain …

This year’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was full of action and surprises, not only in the main event but also in the support series. One of them is the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve marked the second stop of its six-race tour. The Car Guide got the …

A shockwave hit the automotive world and the muscle car community in particular yesterday when a report indicated that the seventh-generation Chevrolet Camaro had been cancelled. The information came from “multiple sources within GM” that chose to remain anonymous. As it turns out, the car has just been delayed until …

When we talk about tractors here at The Car Guide , we usually mean the vehicle that pulls a trailer, not an actual tractor. But today, we’re making an exception—again. Many of you liked it when we posted a video of the Honda Mean Mower V2 , a modified lawn …

When the sun rose in the Netherlands today, a Dutch mobility company called Lightyear introduced the prototype of what is hailed as the world’s first long-range solar car. After making a name for themselves with their Stella car in the World Solar Challenge, the two founders aimed to build and …

For people who like to drive and want no part of autonomous vehicles, BMW today hosted the world premiere of the Vision M Next concept at its #NEXTGen mobility event in Germany. This comes less than a year after the Vision iNEXT , a concept that previews future connected and …

Two new studies from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlight misperceptions or gaps in people’s understanding of modern driver-assist features. And because they lack knowledge and comprehension, drivers face new risks behind the wheel. Don’t Call it That On one hand, the IIHS blames automakers for using …

Bentley , which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has a glorious tradition of producing world-class luxury automobiles with big, powerful combustion engines, including the storied 6.75-litre V8 and the new twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12. However, the company is fully aware that the future will be electric and that many …

The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been on sale for just a short while, but it already promises to be a hit. And why wouldn’t it? The Gladiator shares many design cues with the iconic Wrangler, it’s the only convertible pickup on the market (both the doors and roof can …

People shopping for a used full-size pickup or SUV from General Motors need to be aware of an investigation that Transport Canada has opened earlier this month after receiving reports of braking issues. More specifically, around 249,700 vehicles are being probed for what could be a safety-related defect. Affected models …

Three-row SUVs are very popular these days, yet the midsize Lexus GX remains in the shadow of most competitors. Toyota’s luxury brand is making some updates for 2020 to help it draw more attention. Physically, the spindle grille gets a bold, kaleidoscopic treatment that is equal parts fashion statement and …

If you like the latest and greatest from the auto industry, you should know that there will be at least two major vehicle debuts next month. One of them, of course, is the eighth-generation, mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette on July 18. The other is the fully electric MINI Cooper S E, …