From bumper to bumper, this large format sedan confidently corresponds to the brand's philosophy. Offered exclusively on the Canadian market, under the name Buick Allure, it comes back this year with an enhanced list of standard and security equipment. The CX and CXL versions, the most interesting, get a 200 horsepower 3.8-litre V6 engine, while the Super version boasts a 300 horsepower 5.3-litre V8 engine.
Although SUVs are immensely popular right now, some are less successful for various reasons. Manufacturers are forced to eliminate them, but they will always be found in the used car market. Always? Well, almost. The ones we're going to focus on here are unlikely to pop up when visiting dealers.
J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …
U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …
Buick has two small crossovers in its lineup, namely the Encore GX and Envista , but each one caters to a different crowd. While similar in size, the former is a bit taller but has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. Unlike the latter, it offers an AWD option. Pricing …
Buick has refreshed its entire portfolio over the past 18 months. In addition to the all-new Envista , updated Encore GX and third-generation Enclave (which we tested and reviewed a short while ago), there’s a redesigned Envision you need to know about. The Car Guide was invited by Buick to …
The Buick Enclave isn’t a bad SUV, but it does have its fair share of issues and shortcomings that make it not so appealing. Lackluster build quality, undesirable noises and uninspiring driving dynamics top the list, not to mention dubious paintwork (especially on white-coloured units, where the bumpers don’t match …
It’s no surprise that vehicle maintenance and repair costs continue to climb, as highlighted in J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term Study released today. Consider this: the average cost of a visit to a car dealership has increased from $432 a year ago to $465 this year. When it …
General Motors has temporarily halted sales of three midsize SUVs due to a quality problem of an unspecified nature. We're talking about some 2026 Buick Enclave , Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models. The news was first reported by GM Authority , citing a service bulletin sent to dealers on …
General Motors on Thursday lowered its 2025 earnings outlook and said it expects a $4-5 billion USD hit from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, despite moves this week to dampen the blow. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to limit the impact of multiple overlapping tariffs on automakers. He …
Auto Shanghai 2025 kicked off this week, and similar to previous editions most of the new vehicles making their debut are designed specifically for China. Some, like the 2026 Lexus ES , will come to Canada, mind you. Below are many of the ones that have caught our attention. Take …
The new 25-percent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on foreign-made vehicles and parts are already forcing automakers to put some of their models and factories on idle, as we reported last week . What will happen to small and affordable vehicles that can't really afford to suddenly jack their prices …
Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …
Many automakers have now posted their new vehicle sales results for 2024, so we can tell you about some of the winners in Canada. General Motors was the industry market share leader for the second year in a row, capturing 15.4 percent of the market—its highest share since 2010—with 294,315 …
Even though vehicles keep getting bigger, heavier and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs only getting more popular, the 2023 models on average proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner than any of their predecessors, according to the 2024 Automotive Trends Report published last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …
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