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Ram Confirms Dakota Name for Upcoming Midsize Pickup

Ram ’s new midsize pickup for the North American market will arrive in 2027, as announced in September by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. And now we know for sure it will be called Dakota . Indeed, Ram boss Tim Kuniskis took advantage of a media event in Michigan this week—which …December 19, 2025

Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Cars Sold in 2025

For the second year in a row, online auction sales globally have surpassed live auction sales, reaching approximately $2.5 billion (USD) according to Hagerty and setting a new record. What’s more, cars that sold for at least $1 million in 2025 have collectively topped $1 billion, which is a first. December 18, 2025

Toyota Wants to Bring Back Scion

Toyota is expanding its empire by broadening its brand portfolio. This fall, the automaker transformed its luxurious Century models from Japan into a prestige brand positioned above Lexus . More recently, the Gazoo Racing division also became a standalone car brand, with the sensational new GR GT as a flagship. December 18, 2025

Ford Escape Ends Production After 25-Year Run

Launched in 2000 as a 2001 model, the Ford Escape became one of the most popular SUVs in North America during its first two decades before losing ground to Asian competition in recent years. Well, retirement time has finally arrived. The same goes for its luxurious cousin, the Lincoln Corsair …December 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Unimog Dresses Up to Celebrate 80th Anniversary

The world-famous Unimog from Mercedes-Benz will turn 80 in 2026, and the German automaker’s Special Trucks division has decided that a proper celebration was in order. In collaboration with Hellgeth Engineering, the all-terrain utility vehicle with one-of-a-kind size and capability dresses up in fancy attire, gets a new, more powerful …December 17, 2025

Volkswagen Stops Production at German Site for First Time

The last car rolled off the production line at a Volkswagen site in Dresden on Tuesday, marking the first time in company history that it has stopped production at a German factory as cost cuts bite. A red electric ID.3 GTX signed by workers would be the last car made …December 17, 2025

2027 Chevrolet Silverado Previewed in Patent Drawings

A new generation of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is on the way to replace the one that debuted for the 2019 model year. Prototypes have been undergoing road testing for several months already, but remain camouflaged in all the pictures circulating online. Last week, however, General Motors filed an application …December 17, 2025

IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has now finalized its list of the safest vehicles for 2025 , which includes both 2025 models and some 2026 models. Thirteen additional vehicles have received the highest distinction, namely a Top Safety Pick+ award, bringing the total to 66. These include …December 16, 2025

Losses From Auto Theft Claims Have Tripled Since 2015

Auto theft claims rates and losses in Canada continue to soar well above historical levels, according to new data released by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Although claims counts and losses declined in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, IBC sees a concerning problem: …December 16, 2025

Europe Eases 2035 Combustion-Engine Ban to Help Car Industry

The European Union on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate change, as the bloc pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector. Under proposals decried by environmental groups, carmakers will now have to cut exhaust emissions …December 16, 2025

Subaru Impreza’s Demise to Continue Into 2026

Subaru ’s 2026 models continue to arrive, and the Impreza hatchback is being amputated once again. Two years after a complete redesign that eliminated the sedan, leaving only the five-door body style, Subaru Canada has decided to simplify the lineup by eliminating the top-of-the-line Sport-tech model. As a result, 2026 …December 16, 2025

Ford F-150 Lightning is Officially Dead But Will Return as Extended-Range EV

Ford confirmed on Monday the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning , whose production had been suspended indefinitely earlier this year, in order to prioritize the significantly more profitable gas-powered and hybrid F-150 models. As part of its revised Ford+ plan, the Blue Oval is shifting to higher-return opportunities, including the …December 15, 2025

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Top 10 Most Expensive Auction Cars Sold in 2025

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2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek: More Mature and More Rugged

The Nissan Rogue has joined the growing list of compact SUVs with a focus on adventure. As an alternative to the Honda CR-V TrailSport , Subaru Forester Wilderness and GMC Terrain AT4 , just to name a few, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek uses the same powertrain but …December 17, 2025

5 Things to Know About Mazda’s New Infotainment System

Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the spring, the third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5 benefits from conservative yet tasteful styling revisions, offers more interior space, and eliminates the optional turbo engine to replace it with a new hybrid system… in 2027. One of the highlights, of course, is the cabin’s transformation, …December 15, 2025

10 Classic Vehicles That Will Gain Value in 2026 According to Hagerty

Hagerty, a leading specialty insurance provider, has announced its 2026 Bull Market List , an annual collection of enthusiast cars and vehicles with the best potential to hold or increase in value in the coming year. It is compiled using data from public and private sales, insurance valuations and historical …December 13, 2025

2026 Kia EV4: More of Everything, For Less Money

Barcelona, Spain— The all-new 2026 Kia EV4 is one of those vehicles that will be sold in Canada but not in the U.S. Tariffs have thrown a wrench in the company’s plans to offer this electric sedan in both countries. In fact, the Korean-built EV4 and the smaller EV3 will …December 12, 2025

Avoid These 5- to 10-Year-Old Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests

Given the inflation that has impacted the prices of new vehicles, buying a used model from a brand known for its reliability can prove to be a smart and convenient decision. U.S. magazine Consumer Reports , which recently published its rankings of the most reliable and least reliable makes and …December 10, 2025

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220: Hybrid Model Joins the Lineup

Innsbruck, Austria— In addition to the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German automaker is expanding its lineup by adding a hybrid powertrain for the 2027 model year. The Car Guide was able to take the car for a first test drive on the mountain roads of Austria, in weather conditions similar …December 9, 2025

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Now Hybrid Only

Hyundai had bold plans for the new Santa Fe , both inside and out. The company opted for a “lifestyle-based design,” but took an unconventional approach. Basically, designers worked the other way around, starting in the back and then moving forward, as they put more emphasis on cargo space and …December 9, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: Until e-Power Gets Here

We have long criticized the popular Nissan Rogue for having an important flaw: not offering a hybrid model. And needless to say, in the highly popular compact SUV segment, the trend toward electrification is here to stay. Nissan has developed a traditional hybrid technology called e-Power, which is already available …December 8, 2025

Top 10 Least Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Have you seen the latest rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability according to U.S. magazine Consumer Reports ? Toyota , Subaru and Lexus make up the top 3. In fact, seven of the 10 most reliable brands are either Japanese or Korean. But what about …December 5, 2025

Top 10 Most Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …December 5, 2025

2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Neue Klasse Off to a Good Start

The all-new 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive is the first member of BMW ’s Neue Klasse family. It is the culmination of a long process that began several years ago with the goal of developing a next generation of vehicles that will dictate the future of BMW cars and SUVs, …December 3, 2025

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