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Nicolas Tardif

Analytical and driven by an innate passion, Nicolas Tardif learned to read thanks to automotive publications and has a fondness for cars, especially the more unusual ones. While pursuing his studies in administration, he joined the ranks of Guide de l'auto in 2021, where he is responsible for technical specifications and contributes to articles and road tests.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Cars in 2026

Although sedans and hatchbacks continue to decline, some affordable cars managed to increase their sales in the past year. For example, the aging Volkswagen Jetta and Mazda3 attracted more Canadian drivers in 2025 than in 2024. This shows that car shoppers on a budget, lacking other options, are turning to …January 24, 2026

Top 10 Electric Vehicles With the Longest Range in 2026

Demand for electric vehicles took a big hit in Canada last year. Politics and high prices combined with the loss or suspension of EV incentives are part of the explanation, although many automakers have responded by offering sizable discounts. Range continues to be a hurdle for a number of potential …January 8, 2026

All the Cars, SUVs and Trucks Not Coming Back in 2026

Happy New Year, everybody! And R.I.P. to all those vehicles not coming back for 2026. As you know, the auto market is in a bit of chaos, what with tariffs and waving EV demand. Automakers can’t effort to keep certain models around as they spend a fortune developing new ones. January 1, 2026

The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …November 28, 2025

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …October 20, 2025

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2025

The carbon tax may have been axed in most of Canada (Quebec still has one), but gas prices will keep rising in the future. In order to save money at the pump, many drivers are changing their habits on the road or turning to greener vehicles. On that note, we …October 4, 2025

2026 Honda Prelude: Five Things to Know

Honda originally launched in North America with the Civic , Accord and Prelude . Before the end of 2025, this trio will be reunited as the Prelude returns following a quarter-century hiatus. After showing a prototype at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, then a glimpse of the production …September 15, 2025

12 Vehicles That Will or Could Get the Axe Soon

Welcome to another edition of the “Doomed Dozen.” Every year, automakers collectively launch and discontinue dozens of vehicles. It’s always the same story: cars give way to SUVs, new hybrid and electric models keep coming, and the high development costs of a new generation send aging models into retirement. At …May 31, 2025

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