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RecallsHyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Hit by Major Global Recall
A problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis is now forcing the automaker to recall a large number of units. Possibly up to 600,000 vehicles could be affected globally, including 170,000 in South Korea, 147,000 in the U.S. and …
On this day in history: April 20
  • 1927: Phil Hill born, Miami, Florida
  • 1944: For his 55th anniversary, Adolph Hitler receives the first Convertible Beetle (and perhaps the only one) assembled before the start of the Second World War.
  • 2008: Danica Patrick is first woman to win an Indy race
  • 2016: Mitsubishi admits manipulating fuel-efficiency test data
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News2024 Canadian Car and SUV of the Year Awards Announced by AJAC
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) crowned its top vehicles of the year during a special ceremony at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto this morning. All 2024 model year vehicles were eligible for the awards including those newly designed, recently refreshed, and carried over from last year. However, …
Electric2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 is Priced Above Most Competitors
Genesis has announced pricing for its third electric vehicle, the one the Korean luxury brand expects to become its best-seller, the 2023 Electrified GV70 . Unlike in the U.S., where an entry-level Advanced model is also available, Canadians have just the top-line Prestige model to choose from. It starts at …
NewsGenesis Expands EV Lineup With 2023 Electrified GV70
Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis , is expanding its EV lineup with the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70. Positioned just above the GV60 crossover, this battery-powered GV70 is more like a real SUV. It shares obvious design cues with other Genesis products including signature two-line headlights and taillights plus a G-Matrix front …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Genesis GV70
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Compact luxury SUVs are obviously very popular among Canadian drivers. They’re led by established German models, a dependable Japanese competitor and even one from South Korea. The Winner For 2022, …
NewsOne Million Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Now on Backorder
Here’s a shocking number that illustrates the impact of the global chip shortage and other supply chain issues on the auto industry: 1,000,000. It’s the combined backlog of vehicles at Hyundai and Kia right now according to a report by The Korea Times . Of course, one can point to …
NewsMeet The Car Guide’s 2022 Car, SUV and Truck of the Year
Just like every year, the team at The Car Guide has been busy testing all the new vehicles available in Canada over the past 12 months. With 2022 right around the corner, each one of our seasoned auto journalists voted for the best new models the industry has to offer.
ElectricGenesis GV70 Gets An EV Variant
Earlier this year, Genesis announced that all new models to be introduced from 2025 will be fully electric, with plans to become a 100-percent zero-emission vehicle brand by 2030. We’ve already seen the electric variant of the G80 sedan , plus a brand new crossover called GV60 that will be …
News2022 Genesis GV70 Canadian Pricing to Start at $49,000
Another player is about to step into the crowded ring of compact luxury SUVs. The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 will likely become the young Korean brand’s best-selling model when it goes on sale in Canada in the second half of this year. Guess what? The GV70 will start at $49,000, …
NewsFuture Hyundai, Genesis Models Confirmed in Leaked Presentation
In a recent presentation to investors that leaked online, Hyundai provides a bit more information and clarity on its new model offensive for 2021-2022 including its Genesis luxury brand. Let’s start with Genesis, which plans to unveil a brand new electric crossover later this year (the name has yet to …
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