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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

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

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo: More Power, Same Personality

The Volkswagen Tiguan still does not have a hybrid variant in its North American catalogue, a technology that the manufacturer claims is coming very soon. Having made the transition to its third generation last year with moderate aesthetic and technological changes—along with the single powertrain offering—the Tiguan adds a more …October 16, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Improved But Not Game-Changing

You’re looking at version 3.0 of the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV, first introduced in North America as a 2009 model. This new generation features a revised exterior that’s more in line with the German brand's other products, as well as changes to the interior including a larger screen that’s now …September 1, 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

10 Best and Worst Brands for Initial Quality in 2025 According to J.D. Power

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, …June 27, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Successful Inner Work

Brands who sell vehicles in North American give much more attention to their SUVs than their cars during their life cycles. It’s easy: they're the ones that bring in the cash. But this can quickly become a double-edged sword for those brands with a rich performance heritage. On the one …May 20, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Golf R: A New Era Begins

The Volkswagen Golf GTI made its original debut almost 50 years ago thanks to the determination and passion of a small team of designers and engineers. It was enthusiastically welcomed by the public and went on to enjoy phenomenal success. In 2002, the German automaker introduced an even more powerful …May 8, 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

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

Top 10 Most Affordable Electric Vehicles in 2025

Electric vehicle shoppers in Canada are currently out of luck. Earlier this year, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program came to an abrupt end due to a lack of funds, eliminating rebates of up to $5,000. And don’t forget Quebec, which also suspended its own incentives of …March 1, 2025

10 New Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls

Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …February 21, 2025

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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

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

VW, Nissan Pushing for Broader Safety Standards to Get Cheaper Vehicles in Canada

Between widespread inflation in the automotive industry and tariffs on American-made products, affordability is becoming a major issue. Automakers can do a few things about that, of course, but other solutions have to go through the government. One of them, championed notably by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), is …December 11, 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

Another Chip Shortage Threatens Production of Several Volkswagen Models

While production of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minivan is about to be suspended for a week due to low global demand, that's nothing compared to the fate awaiting some of the company's other, more popular models. As reported by British publication Autocar , Volkswagen will stop making the Golf …October 22, 2025

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets $21,000 Discount Because Nobody Wants One

With an all-inclusive price tag exceeding $80,000 and no eligibility for government incentives, the colourful and fully electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been a massive letdown since deliveries in Canada began early this year, struggling to win over even the most nostalgic buyers. Sure enough, its limited range doesn't help, …October 3, 2025

Two Years Ago, Consumer Reports Suggested to Avoid These 9 Vehicles

What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …September 30, 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

Electric Volkswagen Golf is Delayed Again, Report Claims

Volkswagen is just one of many automakers scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans. In yet another twist, it appears that the future battery-powered Golf will arrive later than the planned 2029 deadline. According to a new report from Reuters , the company's iconic plant in Wolfsburg, Germany is …September 16, 2025

Volkswagen ID. Cross is the ID.4’s Little Brother We’d Like to Have

Volkswagen ’s electrification plans are vastly different from one continent to another. While the German automaker is stepping on the accelerator in Europe in the face of growing competition from Chinese rivals, its North American lineup still includes just two models: the trouble-prone ID.4 compact SUV and the highly expensive …September 8, 2025

Volkswagen Cuts ID.4 Production at U.S. Plant, Waning EV Demand to Blame

As yet further evidence of slowing demand for electric vehicles, Volkswagen this week decided to cut production of the ID.4 crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. This is where North American-bound ID.4s have been built since the summer of 2022, leaving the German factory in Zwickau to cater to the …September 3, 2025

Audi RS 3’s Five-Cylinder Engine Could Land in Volkswagen Golf R, Report Claims

For those who think the Volkswagen Golf R could still offer more power despite output being bumped to 328 horsepower for 2025, or Audi fans who regret that the Canadian-spec RS 3 is only available in four-door sedan configuration, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. According to …August 27, 2025

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Volkswagen Unveils The New 2025 Tiguan

Volkswagen ID. Buzz : first images

First official images of the production version of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

2022 Volkswagen Taos: first images

Volkswagen ID.4 : first images

Volkswagen ID. Buggy

Barely four metres long and slightly less than two metres wide, the I.D. Buggy concept is a cute nod to the good old dune buggies that were powered by Volkswagen Beetle engines. As was the case then, it comes standard with rear-wheel drive. However, an AWD system could be fitted …

Volkswagen Touareg LED Matrix Headlights

2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Motoring TV

We keep hearing cars are history, but the Jetta is turning 40 and VW is convinced it just keeps getting better, especiaaly now that the Jetta shares the same platform as its cool sibling the Golf. We got our first drive at the North American launch. For more stories about …

Motoring TV 2000 Episode 20

Drive 55 seniors refresher driving course 2001 Lexus IS300 Jaguar F-Type steering wheel can alert you to tire or brake issues 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion air filters Jim Kenzie on senior citizens behind the wheel.

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