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NewsThe Best Compact SUVs in 2024
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
On this day in history: April 25
  • 1931: Ferdinand Porsche creates the company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmBH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau. In this venture, Porsche will create the plans for the 16-cylinder Auto Union and the ... Ladybug.
  • 1967: In Montreal, the Turcot Interchange is open to trafic
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NewsThese 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 …
RecallsToyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns
Japanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …
NewsCanadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards
For the 16th year, Canadian Black Book (CBB) recently announced the winners of its Best Retained Value Awards, which measure how much of their original MSRP vehicles hold after four years of ownership. The average retained value across the industry is 77% of MSRP on 2020 model-year vehicles, down from …
News2024 Toyota RAV4 Ready to Drive Off Into Sunset
What is it like being the most popular SUV in Canada right now? Not bad at all considering sales were up 32 percent after three quarters in 2023. But with so few changes in store for the upcoming 2024 model year, it’s pretty clear that the end is near. No, …
NewsToyota Reaches Global Production of 300 Million Vehicles
Toyota , which regained the global sales crown two years ago, can now brag about another impressive feat: it has now reached a cumulative global production total of 300 million vehicles. While announced just today, the milestone was actually achieved in September. This includes 180.52 million vehicles produced domestically, and …
Recalls249,000 Toyota RAV4s Recalled in Canada Due to Fire Risk
One of the best-selling vehicles in North America has just been hit with a major recall due to a fire risk. We’re talking about the Toyota RAV4 , more specifically the 2013-2018 model years covering all of the previous generation. According to the automaker, the recall affects over 1.85 million …
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
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, …
NewsThese Were the World’s Best-Selling Vehicles in 2022
Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …
RecallsToyota RAV4 Prime Recalled for Stalling Issues in the Cold
Another reliability issue has surfaced when it comes to the Toyota RAV4 ’s electrified powertrains. This time, it’s not about the premature and unexpected corrosion of a high-voltage cable, but rather a risk of stalling in cold weather. On certain RAV4 Prime (plug-in hybrid) models, rapid acceleration could cause the …
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