Tests and Features

MechanicalWhat is a Hemi Engine?
The return of the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500 —and the 6.4-litre HEMI V8 in the Jeep Wrangler —for the 2026 model year has made plenty of headlines. Even though there are more modern and more powerful options like the twin-turbocharged six-cylinder Hurricane engine from Stellantis, many drivers …
First Drives2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack: Putting Agility to the Test4.0/5
Knoxville, Tennessee —Since its introduction into the electric arena, the Dodge Charger Daytona hasn’t exactly met expectations. Some will argue that the battery-powered American muscle car targets a more upscale audience, on top of being less practical than an SUV. However, there’s another explanation for those disappointing sales, and it …
Top 10The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2025 According to Wards Auto
Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …
Test Drives1999 Dodge Viper GTS: Less Venomous Than Anticipated
As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …
Test Drives1969 Dodge Charger Daytona: From the Track to the Road
As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …
Top 10Top 10 Most Powerful American SUVs in 2025
While the United States celebrates its Independence Day, the trade war with Canada continues, with tariffs and counter-tariffs complicating matters for car companies, their suppliers and dealers. But hey, the idea here is not to bore you with politics and economics. Instead, we simply want to highlight big-muscle vehicles that …
Galleries7 Cars and Trucks That Only Exist in an Alternative Universe
Do automakers sometimes lack imagination? Are they really offering the vehicles consumers want and need? We at The Car Guide often ask ourselves these kinds of questions. And we're not alone. Many digital artists and illustrators have fun imagining what certain models would look like in some other configuration or …
Top 10Top 10 Best Car Interiors of 2025 According to WardsAuto
U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …
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