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A MINI Cooper Beat a Record on the Nurburgring

Most of you probably know the Nurburgring. For those who don’t, it’s a challenging big racetrack in Germany that’s open to the public. Fow a few years now, it has become a battleground on which manufacturers fight for speed records, therefore proving their superiority over their rivals. The current lap …November 5, 2016

Nissan e-POWER: a New Type of Hybrid

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Even though Nissan is one of the few manufacturers that offers a fully electric vehicle, they know an EV lifestyle might not be for everyone. This is why the manufacturer just announced a new, more user-friendly type of drivetrain for those who are not yet ready to say goodbye to …November 5, 2016

Lance Stroll confirmed next season in F1

We knew it would happen for a few weeks now, but yesterday, November 3, the rumour was officially confirmed… Lance Stroll becomes the first Canadian since Jacques Villeneuve to reach the elite ranks of Formula One. Stroll, born on October 29, 1998, is the son of wealthy businessman Lawrence Stroll, …November 4, 2016

Volvo, its Cars and the Future

Volvo is in full-on product expansion mode. In the last week alone, the once quiet and restrained Swedish carmaker has made two fairly important announcements, at least in the mind of the author of this news story. The first, and most imperative, involved informing the eager station wagon buyer that …November 3, 2016

End of the Nissan Tsuru: Here's Why

Some of you might be familiar with the third-generation Nissan Sentra, which was originally sold here in 1990. It led a good life, and although wasn’t really superior to its segment rivals, it did an honest job. However, did you know that while it is a distant memory here, it …November 3, 2016

Cuban Embargo: the Return of Exported Vehicles

The American government just changed a few of its regulations regarding the Cuban Embargo. It will now be easier for travellers to bring back cigars and rhum, two pretty popular items. This law also means that the two countries will be able to collaborate on science projects and will enable …November 2, 2016

Mercedes-Benz's Next-Generation Engines

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The industry is slowly turning toward electric propulsion, but internal combustion engines continue to be updated since they still make up the majority of the automotive world's powertrains. Mercedes-Benz just announced their newest engines, which includes four, six and eight cylinders. They will share some technologies and, in some cases, …November 2, 2016

Tesla Announces Powerwall 2.0 and Showcases New Solar Panels

Last week, Tesla unveiled their latest product: the Powerwall 2.0, an update on their wall-mounted battery pack charged with the task of powering homes in the future. The new Powerwall 2.0 now has a capacity of 14 kWh, which is double what the old one had. According to Tesla’s CEO …November 2, 2016

Trump, the U.S. Elections and Free Trade

No, The Car Guide hasn’t become a political website, but being so involved and entrenched in the car business, we cannot pretend that the results of the upcoming U.S. elections will not affect the business we love so much. The Donald has said some choice words with regards to Mexico …October 31, 2016

A Tesla Model S P100D Becomes the Fastest Stock Sedan

I won’t teach you anything by telling you that Tesla builds insanely quick cars. The immediate torque of an electric motor combined with all-wheel drive enables the sedan to go from 0 to 100 km/h fast enough to make more than one fuel-powered vehicle jealous. With the arrival of the …October 30, 2016

Audi Pulls Out of WEC, Ending their Domination in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

VW’s Dieselgate scandal caused a lot of changes for the manufacturer. More than one division has had to can some vehicles that were too pricey and didn’t sell enough. For example, Volkswagen lost its Phaeton, and the rumoured Bugatti sedan probably got delayed by a few years. It’s now Audi’s …October 30, 2016

Kia Recalls the Optima

If you own a 2016 Kia Optima equipped with the 2.4-litre engine, you might want to check out the manufacturer's latest recall: 575 units of the Korean sedan will have to go back to the dealer for some rather important repairs. On those cars, the passenger side axle shaft could …October 27, 2016

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