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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

On this day in history: December 27

1945: The production of the Volkswagen resumes after the Second World War, despite a factory almost completely destroyed by bombing.

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Celebrating Canada’s Auto Industry and Products

There’s no better day than Canada Day to remind everyone from coast to coast that Canada is the world’s 13th-largest vehicle producer and seventh-largest auto exporter by value. Vehicle and parts manufacturing account for about 10 percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP and 23 percent of its manufacturing trade. Four …July 1, 2025

GM’s Next-Gen V8 Engines Benefit From Another Huge Investment

While pushing electrification, General Motors is also working on a new generation of V8 engines—the sixth—mainly for full-size pickups and SUVs. After announcing an investment of $854 million USD in January 2023, the automaker is now committing another $888 million to boost production. All that money will go to the …May 28, 2025

GM to Cut One Shift at Oshawa Truck Plant Due to Tariffs

The union representing workers at GM’s Oshawa Assembly plant in Ontario is calling for swift action following the decision by the automaker to go from a three-shift to a two-shift operation this fall due to tariffs imposed by U.S. president Donald Trump. As part of its plans, GM says it …May 2, 2025

All the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …April 3, 2025

The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power

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 …February 13, 2025

Watch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns

Full-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …November 1, 2024

Podcast: 2025 Ram 1500 And 2024 McLaren 750S Test Drives

On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2025 Ram 1500 . This capable workhorse is losing its V8 HEMI engine for 2025. Instead, buyers will have to choose between two variants of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six Hurricane engine. Of course, …March 9, 2024

These Are the 2024 Models with the Highest Projected Residual Value

So, which new vehicle should you buy now to get the best resale value in three or four years? That’s a great question. Want some help finding the answer? You can start by checking J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards that were announced today. These awards are pretty …February 2, 2024

Chevrolet Silverado HD Adds Trail Boss Trim for 2025

As you know, the Chevrolet Silverado HD was refreshed and improved for the 2024 model year, with selection that ranges from the base WT model to the luxurious High Country and the new, adventurous ZR2. However, unlike the Silverado 1500 and Colorado , there’s something missing in the lineup: a …January 25, 2024

Brand New GM Full-Size Trucks Sold With Cracked Roof Panels

It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …December 20, 2023

GM Canada Workers Approve New Collective Agreement

Three weeks after those at Ford , a majority of employees at General Motors in Canada (80.5 percent) have voted to ratify the tentative agreement between the automaker and the Unifor union. “This agreement reflects true collective bargaining. Our goal was to bring more fairness and equity to auto workplaces …October 16, 2023

Podcast: 2024 Polestar 2 and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Test Drives

On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP gives us his driving impressions on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD High County . This capable workhorse, which is assembled in Oshawa, Ontario, has received quite a few iterations for 2024. LP underlines the truck’s incredible capabilities in terms of …September 18, 2023

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