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$10,000 and More: Year-End Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

During the holiday season, many Canadians take advantage of the break to rest, recharge and spend time with family or loved ones. For others, the final days of 2025 are also synonymous with car shopping. And that works out nicely, because the automotive industry is being disrupted from all sides …December 22, 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 Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota RAV4 is New No. 1

The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …November 18, 2025

2027 Chevrolet Bolt: Five Things to Know

General Motors has admitted its mistake and is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt with a new generation—albeit in a very familiar form—for the 2027 model year. The Car Guide was even given an exclusive opportunity to test drive the car at a special event in Los Angeles on October 8. October 20, 2025

All-New 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Has Arrived, And We Got to Drive It First

The Chevrolet Bolt EV enjoyed a nice run from 2017-2023, winning over many drivers thanks to its practicality, range and low price. Unfortunately, battery problems and a massive recall tarnished its reputation and otherwise commendable track record for reliability. That’s all in the past now. After a few years of …October 10, 2025

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss: Tackling a New Trail

The full-size electric pickup truck segment is at a crossroads. The F-150 Lightning enjoyed initial success, but sales have slowed significantly. At Tesla, those who wanted to get their hands on a Cybertruck have already done so, and the hype is dead. The Rivian R1T is competent, but in a …October 2, 2025

The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2025 According to Wards Auto

Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …September 24, 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

These Are the 10 Most VIN-Cloned Vehicles in Canada According to Carfax

Used car buyers, beware: more and more cases of VIN fraud are being reported across Canada. This is when someone illegally changes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a vehicle to hide its true history, often to sell stolen vehicles without detection. More specifically, this type of fraud happens when …September 11, 2025

2025 Chevrolet Suburban: Pack Leader

The Chevrolet Suburban has received a mid-cycle update for 2025 —similar to the Tahoe , its short-wheelbase sibling. This includes a cosmetic refresh led by a new lighting signature, while the interior now features a huge 17.7-inch infotainment screen. Among other changes, the 2025 Suburban offers increased comfort and a …August 4, 2025

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS: Fast But Not So Furious

Life is mostly good at General Motors this year despite the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. Chevrolet , in particular, posted a 13.9-percent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 and is leading the automaker’s electric offensive with the Equinox EV . Unfortunately, the Blazer EV is …July 31, 2025

12 Fascinating Videos Showing the Evolution of Iconic Cars and Trucks

As you know, we at The Car Guide love to talk about classic cars and trucks. We even dedicate an entire section to them on our website, combining articles and photo galleries. It's always interesting to see how different models have evolved over the decades in terms of styling. For …July 29, 2025

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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

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Are Still the Only SUVs to Offer This Feature

The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban , both refreshed last year, are now on sale for the 2026 model year. They still represent two of the best buys in the full-size SUV segment due to their versatility, value and predicted reliability. Do you know what else they have in common? They …December 10, 2025

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada: Toyota RAV4 is New No. 1

The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …November 18, 2025

GM Promises Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving in 2028

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While rival Stellantis recently abandoned its Level 3 autonomous driving program, General Motors took advantage of the GM Forward media event in New York on Wednesday to make major announcements in this field as well as those of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. For starters, CEO Mary Barra promised the …October 22, 2025

GM Terminates Commercial Electric Van Production in Ontario

The Canadian auto industry is taking a second major blow in less than two weeks. After losing the next-generation Jeep Compass in Brampton , Ontario now has to deal with General Motors ending production of Chevrolet BrightDrop electric vans at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll. The news was confirmed today …October 21, 2025

End Of Tax Credit Fuels U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Surge

General Motors and Ford reported solid third-quarter U.S. sales increases Wednesday, due partly to a bounce in electric vehicle sales ahead of the expiration of a key tax credit. GM said its EV sales more than doubled during the quarter compared with a year ago, while Ford's lineup of EVs …October 2, 2025

Upcoming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Spotted Undisguised at Tesla Supercharger

Following a first official preview and some details coming from the General Motors this summer, the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt—set to launch as a 2027 model—was recently spotted on public roads without any camouflage. Someone managed to take a series of photos of the vehicle while it was charging at a …September 30, 2025

Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon Production to Pause for 3 Weeks

Two popular GM vehicles, currently enjoying their best sales figures since their redesign for the 2023 model year, will soon be idled due to a parts shortage. We're talking about the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. The Wentzville assembly plant near St. Louis, Missouri will indeed be shut …September 18, 2025

Seven EVs Were Crash-Tested by IIHS, See How They Fared

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which conducts crash tests on all new motor vehicles, recently tested seven EVs and found that two of them struggled with rear passenger protection. Four earned a Good rating in the moderate overlap test, where the vehicle strikes a stationary barrier at …September 17, 2025

These Are the 10 Most VIN-Cloned Vehicles in Canada According to Carfax

Used car buyers, beware: more and more cases of VIN fraud are being reported across Canada. This is when someone illegally changes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a vehicle to hide its true history, often to sell stolen vehicles without detection. More specifically, this type of fraud happens when …September 11, 2025

Two Vehicle Factories in Ontario Now Breathing a Sigh of Relief

Amid slowing demand for electric vehicles and the economic upheaval caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, Detroit’s Big Three have had to revise some of their plans, at the expense of their manufacturing operations in Canada. However, two Stellantis and General Motors factories in Ontario had fairly good news …September 10, 2025

These 9 Vehicles Offer the Best Seats in 2025, Study Says

The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …August 25, 2025

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