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Top 10 Most Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports

Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …December 5, 2025

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

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

2026 Toyota Corolla: Buy Now or Wait For the Next One?

Despite nearing the end of its current lifecycle, the Toyota Corolla remains one of the best buys in the compact car segment. It offers the same desirable attributes it’s always had: excellent reliability, low ownership costs (maintenance and fuel consumption) and high resale value. That said, many potential customers could …November 3, 2025

2026 Toyota RAV4: Canada’s Pride

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling compact SUV in Canada and the U.S. Over 14 million units have been manufactured to date, including 4 million right here in Canada since 2009. Around 925,000 of those have been sold locally, and Toyota Canada intends to reach one million units to celebrate …October 22, 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 Valuable Car Brands in 2025

New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …October 18, 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

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

The Best Repair Shops for Your Car in 2025

Owners in Canada are opting to hold on to their aging vehicles longer, and the trend is resulting in a growing number of trips to auto service shops for maintenance and repairs. According to J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study, the average number of annual dealership service …September 19, 2025

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2025

SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate new vehicle sales in North America, and automakers happily churn out more models for the sake of profitability. Now, for consumers looking to save money at the pump, it's important not to look solely at fuel consumption ratings or to automatically opt for a …September 10, 2025

10 Great and Affordable Used Cars for Students

With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years, owning a car is no longer part of the plan for many students and young adults. When it still is, then more compromises often have to be made when it comes to the year and mileage to stay on budget. August 31, 2025

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All-New Toyota GR GT Wants to Pick a Fight With Ford Mustang GTD

Safety, technology and emissions regulations are making the development of new sports cars increasingly difficult. This is why several manufacturers, including Toyota , are partnering with others to design or redesign models not intended for high-volume production. The GR86 and GR Supra , co-developed with the Subaru BRZ and BMW …December 4, 2025

16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …November 28, 2025

Toyota’s New Supercar to Debut in a Week

The spiritual successor to the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA will soon be unveiled at a special event in Japan, which The Car Guide will be attending. This is the production version of the Toyota GR GT3 race car concept that debuted at Tokyo Auto Salon in early 2022. Camouflaged …November 28, 2025

Toyota Canada to Extend Cable Warranty for 2023-2024 RAV4 Models

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Good news for owners of certain 2023 and 2024 Toyota RAV4s : the company will extend its warranty on the rear electric motor's high-voltage cable, as it previously did for 2019-2022 RAV4 Hybrid s. A service campaign to address cable corrosion (by applying a protective seal) and extend the warranty …November 18, 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

Toyota Announces $10 Billion Investment in U.S.

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Thursday it will invest $10 billion in the United States, confirming earlier comments from President Donald Trump on a visit to Asia. Trump created some confusion by saying in October that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda had told him in Tokyo about the investment plan. "They …November 13, 2025

Toyota’s First-Ever All-Electric Pickup Has Arrived

Toyota has finally unveiled an all-electric pickup. The only problem: North America won’t get it. Why? Because we’re talking about the Toyota Hilux, an extremely popular truck overseas that isn’t sold in Canada or the U.S., where the Tacoma prevails. With its completely redesigned ninth generation, a battery-powered variant will …November 11, 2025

Toyota Again Recalling Tundra Pickups, Lexus SUVs Due to Engine Debris

Once again, Toyota ’s excellent reputation for reliability continues to erode since the launch of the new twin-turbo V6. Remember when the automaker recalled more than 100,000 vehicles, including about 10,000 in Canada, to replace their engines in the summer of 2024? Well, the same kind of problem is occurring …November 10, 2025

2025 Japan Mobility Show: Our Mega Photo Gallery

October 30, 2025

EV-Like Toyota Corolla Concept May Preview Next Generation’s Styling, Tech

One of the main highlights of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo this week is the Toyota Corolla Concept, which marks a radical departure from the current sedan and may preview the styling direction for the next generation of the venerable compact car. Sold globally since 1966, the Corolla …October 30, 2025

SEMA-bound Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 Restomod is All Kinds of Cool

We weren’t joking when we wrote that Toyota plans to display over two dozen builds at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov. 4-7). You’ve seen the first two , namely the Corolla Cross Hybrid Nasu Edition and Camry GT-S. Now, check out a third. The Japanese automaker’s Turbo …October 27, 2025

Toyota Announces Two Dozen Builds for SEMA, Starting With These Two

The 2025 SEMA Show (November 4-7) at the Las Vegas Convention Center is fast approaching. Once again, Toyota will be one of the stars. In fact, the Japanese automaker plans to show more than two dozen concept builds under the theme, Powered by Possibility . Two of them have already …October 24, 2025

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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 5

Toyota replaces Tercel with Echo 2000 Jaguar XKR 1999 Honda Odyssey tips keeping records of service intervals Mellent Melody and pink Cabriolet watch your thermostat Jim Kenzie on the "men don't ask for directions" myth.

Motoring TV 2004 Episode 1

Nissan Titan 2004 Toyota Echo Hatchback Rolls Royce Phantom Japanese full size pickups Red light cameras …

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