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The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …

The last major update to the Lexus IS dates back to the 2021 model year. It mostly involved cosmetic revisions and some tightening of nuts and bolts. Almost nothing has changed since then, making the current IS a very old car. Heck, it’s one of the few that still have …

The automotive world is currently driven by the utility vehicle segment. No one will be surprised to learn that SUVs have dominated sales for several years now. And what’s true for mainstream models applies just as much to the premium category—the one that swaps cloth for leather and plastic for …

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 …

Owners in Canada are opting to hold on to their aging vehicles longer, and the trend is resulting in a growing number of trips to auto service shops for maintenance and repairs. According to J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study, the average number of annual dealership service …

Thirty-five years ago, Lexus entered the Canadian market with the LS 400 and ES 250 sedans, aiming to capture a valuable piece of our luxury car segment. The brand’s unpretentious, low-key luxury philosophy came with a breath of fresh air. And it has remained one of Lexus’s pillars over time.

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 …

Loulé, Portugal— Lexus and Toyota owe their tremendous success to an ability to combine bold moves with an extremely careful approach, sometimes to the point of exaggeration. Look no further than the Lexus RZ for evidence. Introduced three years ago, this midsize luxury crossover shares a dedicated EV architecture called …

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 …