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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

On this day in history: December 17

1791: New York City creates the first one-way street in the U.S
1903: 1st successful flight by the Wright Brothers. Aviation and automobile will always tie together

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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

You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

Your Dodge Hornet or Alfa Romeo Tonale May Lose Its Brake Pedal

Some Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs may have a brake pedal defect that could cause it to fail and prevent the driver from applying the brakes, according to a new recall that was announced in recent days. More specifically, 1,068 units from the 2024 model year are affected …December 15, 2025

Porsche Ice Experience Canada Returns in 2026 for 15th Year

Aside from a brand new car, this could be the ultimate holiday gift for a Porsche enthusiast. The Canadian leg of the Porsche Ice Experience will return for its 15th edition next February at Mécaglisse, a renowned snow- and ice-driving facility in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec, north of Montreal. With multi-turn courses …December 12, 2025

Aptly Named Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Honours ‘60s Icon

Jeep promised in mid-November to introduce 12 “buzz” models over 12 months to celebrate its 85 years of uninterrupted production. First came the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 , now here's the second: the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Whitecap. Available exclusively in Sahara or Rubicon trim, this model draws inspiration from the …December 12, 2025

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