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Takata’s massive airbag recall, which we haven’t talked about for a while, just came back on the forefront as Honda just added 20,000 vehicles to the list of concerned models. As a reminder, Japanese safety equipment manufacturer Takata was accused of selling a defective airbag model to a large number …

Nissan had high hopes for its LMP1 racing program: not only did they enter the fray without a pedigree as glorious as its competitors, but they also brought along a very unique vehicle: the GT-R LM NISMO was the only front-wheel-drive vehicle in its class, and the fact that it …

A majority of Canadians think current relatively low retail gas prices will continue through next year, Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) research reveals. Only a third of Canadians (34%) believe gas prices will rise in 2016, while 56% say they will either stay the same or decline even further, the survey …

Toyota is expanding its electrified lineup in Canada with the addition of the RAV4 Hybrid for the 2016 model year. The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid joins six other hybrid or plug-in hybrid models in Toyota's Canadian lineup, and uses a Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive that has been "uniquely optimized" for the …

The Acura NSX certainly took its time to get here: as early as 2007, Acura announced that a V10-powered car would soon be launched to replace the first NSX, a car that enjoyed amazing popularity. We were told that it was coming anytime soon, but it took nearly a decade …

Mazda’s efforts in modernizing its fleet and technologies were fruitful: not only has the brand completely changed its lineup in the last few years, but it seems that even the Environmental Protection Agency took notice of their efforts. A recent report of the environmental agency just named Mazda the most …

The redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Cruze will start at $15,995 when it goes on sale in Canada in spring 2016. That price, which includes freight, is slightly lower than the starting price of the outgoing version, while offering more standard features, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an all-new 1.4-litre …

The all-new Hyundai IONIQ set to launch next spring will feature "class-leading aerodynamics" in a package that will offer a choice of three different electrified powertrains . A new rendering of the IONIQ released by the automaker shows off a sedan that is similar in profile to the 2016 Chevrolet …

The Infiniti Q50 sedan will receive three new turbocharged engine choices for the 2016 model year, including a 400-horsepower 3.0-litre. Dubbed "the most advanced V6 ever offered by Infiniti," the 400-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre is one of two members of the new VR-series engine family that replaces the award-winning 3.7-litre naturally-aspirated …

Ford says it has received a permit from the state government to begin publicly testing autonomous cars on California roads next year. Having officially enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, Ford will roll out an undisclosed number of fully-autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans in The Golden State. The …