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Ford Announces Over-the-air Updates, Larger Screen than Model 3

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Ford has just made two big announcements—literally—that will make drivers very happy. First, the company will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles with advanced over-the-air update (OTA) technology, making it easy to wirelessly upgrade vehicles with quality, capability and convenience updates that can help improve vehicles over time and reduce dealer …October 30, 2019

PSA and FCA are Discussing a Merger

French automaker PSA, which controls Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall and other brands, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have begun talking about a potential merger, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. In one scenario apparently being discussed, PSA’s Carlos Tavares would become the CEO of the newly formed group, while FCA …October 29, 2019

Porsche is Testing Online Car Sales in the U.S.

With more and more customers expressing dissatisfaction with the traditional car dealership model, some automakers are exploring new ways to sell and lease vehicles to them. Tesla is the most notable, of course. Volvo’s Polestar will be another. And now Porsche is launching a joint pilot project with 25 participating …October 29, 2019

This is What the Next Volkswagen Golf GTI Should Look Like

Just days after the world premiere of the all-new Volkswagen Golf , renderings of the Golf GTI have started to pop up on the web. X-Tomi Design ’s take on the sporty Golf variant is quite realistic. And we like it a lot. In typical fashion, the car features a …October 29, 2019

Apple Co-founder has Given up on Fully Autonomous Cars

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

While long-range electric vehicles are seemingly taking the auto industry by storm, driverless cars still have a ways to go before they hit public roads. In fact, the technology may never be intelligent and reliable enough for fully autonomous cars to become a reality “in my lifetime,” said Apple co-founder …October 29, 2019

Exclusive The New Volkswagen Golf's Canadian Launch is Still (Very) Far Away

After much anticipation, Volkswagen finally unveiled the eighth generation (Mk8) of the popular Golf las week. The car will go on sale in Europe as early as next year, but Canadians will have to wait longer. Much longer, in fact. The Car Guide has learned that the new VW Golf …October 28, 2019

Confirmed: Ford Flex Production is Winding Down

The writing was on the wall for the uniquely styled and highly accommodating Ford Flex . Production of its first and only generation, which is 11 years old, is now winding down at the Oakville assembly plant in Ontario, the company has announced. With 2,418 units sold in Canada through …October 28, 2019

Cadillac Won’t Rush Into the Performance SUV Game

While European automakers are seemingly obsessed with performance SUVs these days, GM’s top brand doesn’t appear to be in a rush to follow suit. If you were hoping for a sportier variant of the Cadillac XT5 or XT6 sporting that famous V-badge, you will have to continue to wait at …October 28, 2019

Nissan Micra, Infiniti Q70 Won’t Return, Reports Say

As you know, Nissan is going through rough times. Earlier this year, the Japanese automaker said it would eliminate thousands of jobs, revise its top management and streamline its portfolio to focus on core products. According to multiple reports, both the cheapest car in the lineup and the most expensive …October 25, 2019

Fast and Furious Hyundai Kona N is in the Works

The Hyundai Kona is one of the hottest small crossovers on the market right now and it’s about to get even hotter. The Korean automaker is currently testing a performance-focused prototype of the Kona at the Nürburgring in Germany with plans to sell it under its N sub-brand, according to …October 25, 2019

Nearly 80,000 Subaru Imprezas and Crosstreks are Being Recalled

Subaru Canada has announced two new recalls that involve nearly 80,000 Impreza and Crosstrek models across the country. In the first recall, which targets the 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek, 52,707 units are affected. Apparently, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal …October 25, 2019

Quebec Caught in the Battle Between Trump and California

After saying it would revoke California's authority to set strict car pollution rules that nearly two dozen states had adopted, the U.S government is now suing California's for entering a climate agreement with Quebec. Donald Trump’s administration alleges this agreement violates the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from making treaties …October 24, 2019

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