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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

10 Vehicles We Wish Had More Power

When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …September 19, 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

7 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 …May 7, 2025

2025 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 …May 1, 2025

10 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 …April 12, 2025

2025 Genesis GV80 vs. 2025 Acura MDX: A Battle of Refreshed Luxury SUVs

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The Lexus RX and TX are not only The Car Guide ’s Best Buys in the midsize luxury SUV segment for 2025, but they also lead Canadian sales by a long shot, benefitting from the strong reputation for quality and reliability that Toyota’s premium brand has built over the years. March 31, 2025

2025 Acura ADX: Late to the Party, Still a Welcome Addition

As we all know, Acura is currently facing a brand image problem. You see, most people choose the product over the badge. The fact that the model lineup is missing a few pieces and not getting refreshed as frequently as it should certainly doesn’t help. For a long time now, …March 13, 2025

Top 10 New Vehicles Ready to Hit the Road in Canada in 2025

Are you planning to buy a new vehicle sometime in 2025? A number of fresh and exciting models are slated to go on sale in Canada over the next 12 months, some of them more readily accessible than others, of course. Below, we’ve highlighted 10 of the most anticipated vehicles …January 1, 2025

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota Highlander is New No. 1

The Honda CR-V is no longer the most stolen vehicle in Canada. That title now goes to the Toyota Highlander , according to the latest annual stats published today by Équité Association. Between 2021 and last year, auto theft increased 48.2 percent in Ontario, 57.9 percent in Quebec, 34 percent …November 19, 2024

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2025

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …November 16, 2024

5- to 10-Year-Old Vehicles Ranked by Reliability According to Consumer Reports

Pre-owned vehicles

Reliability is at the top of many used-car shoppers’ list, and that’s pretty easy to understand. Who wants to make regular visits at the repair shop and pay huge maintenance bills, right? U.S. magazine Consumer Reports , which knows a thing or two about reliability, has just released its first-ever …August 28, 2024

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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

More Honda, Acura Owners Dealing With Shattered Rear Windows

Shattered rear windows are not limited to the 2023 Honda HR-V . Reports keep coming even though the problem has been known for quite some time now. Several 2023-2024 Honda CR-V and 2019-2023 Acura RDX owners, among others, have also experienced a similar situation, as evidenced by complaints to U.S. December 5, 2025

New Chip Supply Issue Has Ripple Effect on Canada

A supply issue involving semiconductors—electronic chips essential to the operation of multiple vehicle systems—is not only affecting Volkswagen, as we reported last week, but also other automakers. Unlike the shortage that rocked several industries, including auto, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue this time stems from a trade war involving …October 28, 2025

Acura Kills ZDX a Second Time, Shifts Focus to Upcoming RSX

The Acura ZDX is a doomed nameplate. After the gasoline-powered crossover of the early 2010s, the company is now axing the similarly named electric SUV it launched just a year ago. The news was confirmed today in a statement sent to various U.S. media outlets. "To better align our product …September 24, 2025

Brand New Acura RDX Crossovers Recalled Over Steering Issue

The 2025 Acura RDX , which received minor cosmetic revisions and technology enhancements, is currently facing a safety recall affecting its steering system. Just under 5,000 units are involved in Canada. A software problem in the motor control unit could cause the electronic power steering (EPS) system to enter a …September 16, 2025

Honda's 3.5-litre V6 Once Again Under Investigation in the U.S.

U.S. authorities are once again looking into Honda's 3.5-litre V6, raising concerns about its reputation for dependability. Just like it did in November of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. Affected models include the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot , …August 26, 2025

Acura Reveals Electric RSX SUV Prototype

Just in time for Monterey Car Week, Acura has unveiled the RSX prototype, a 100% electric, performance-oriented SUV with a sleek, fighter jet-inspired design. It is also the first model to use a brand new platform developed in-house, rather than relying on General Motors (GM) underpinnings, as was the case …August 14, 2025

Acura TLX to End Production This Month as Another Sedan Bites the Dust

Back in May, The Car Guide predicted the imminent death of the Acura TLX , a compact luxury sedan that is no longer a priority for Acura due to sharply declining sales. Well, the company is wasting no time and today announced that it will cease production by the end …July 23, 2025

2026 Acura Integra’s Minor Refresh Includes Body Kit, Larger Screen

The 2026 Acura Integra will arrive at dealerships in October following a fairly timid mid-cycle update—despite what the company says. Don't look for any major changes or the addition of a hybrid variant just yet. In terms of styling, Acura ’s entry-level car will offer three new exterior colours including …July 22, 2025

Your Honda or Acura May Need a Brake Pedal Fix

Honda has announced a recall of just over 15,000 vehicles in Canada to inspect their brake pedal assemblies. Affected models include the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX as well as the 2021-2025 Acura TLX . Due to a manufacturing error, the brake pedal pivot pin may not have been …June 18, 2025

Guess Who Makes the List of the Most American-Made Vehicles of 2025

The new U.S. tariffs on foreign-made vehicles are designed to force automakers and their suppliers to increase production on American soil. However, Canada has retaliated with countertariffs on vehicles imported from our neighbors to the south, which will have a significant impact on prices and availability of several models—that is, …June 17, 2025

Honda Has Good News for Used Car Buyers in Canada

Honda Canada is expanding its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program by introducing "Approved Pre-Owned," a new offering that includes vehicles up to 10 years old and is mainly designed for budget-conscious and first-time buyers. This applies to used vehicles from luxury brand Acura , as well. Approved Pre-Owned cars, SUVs and …April 25, 2025

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 8

All new 2001 Acura MDX 2001 Volvo S60 2001 Honda S2000 winterizing; 2001 Toyota RAV4 2001 Acura 1.7EL stalling problems Jim Kenzie on sulfur debate.

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