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The Honda Civic Hatchback made a return to Canada with the previous generation as a 2017 model, but it stopped being the cheap compact car it used to be a couple of decades ago. Essentially, it became the sedan’s more upscale twin. Unlike the locally built four-door Civic that Honda …

SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate new vehicle sales in North America, and automakers happily churn out more models for the sake of profitability. Now, for consumers looking to save money at the pump, it's important not to look solely at fuel consumption ratings or to automatically opt for a …

With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years, owning a car is no longer part of the plan for many students and young adults. When it still is, then more compromises often have to be made when it comes to the year and mileage to stay on budget.

What are you looking for in a hybrid vehicle ? Fuel economy, improved performance, maybe a combination of both? Burning less fuel and reducing emissions is one thing, but saving money at the pump is another. Indeed, it's important to calculate the price difference compared to a conventionally powered model …

As you know, we at The Car Guide love to talk about classic cars and trucks. We even dedicate an entire section to them on our website, combining articles and photo galleries. It's always interesting to see how different models have evolved over the decades in terms of styling. For …

The fifth-generation Honda Odyssey was introduced for the 2018 model year, then updated for 2021 and again for 2025. As part of its latest revision, the Japanese minivan receives some cosmetic tweaks and more gadgets to keep up with the times. On the outside, the front grille has been redesigned.

As we reported last week, new vehicle sales in Canada increased by 6.4 percent in the second quarter and by 4.3 percent during the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, according to figures compiled by Automotive News Research & Data Center. A total of 958,442 vehicles were …

We’ve said it before, and we’re happy to say it again: the eleventh-generation Honda Civic is the most accomplished version in the model’s long history. Yes, its sales have slowed in a market that increasingly favours SUVs, but that doesn’t take away from its undeniable qualities. With a rigid chassis, …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

Welcome to another edition of the “Doomed Dozen.” Every year, automakers collectively launch and discontinue dozens of vehicles. It’s always the same story: cars give way to SUVs, new hybrid and electric models keep coming, and the high development costs of a new generation send aging models into retirement. At …