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Not so long ago, the commercial van segment was largely dominated by the Big Three in North America. But that dynamic shifted when the automaker with the silver star broke into this American stronghold. In fact, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter alone has transformed the market since launching on this side of …

New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …

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 …

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 …

Copenhagen, Denmark— The Mercedes-Benz CLA has undergone a complete transformation, switching from a conventional powertrain to a fully electric drive unit as the German luxury brand’s first vehicle to ride on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). The platform will underpin several more EVs to come and even a few …

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 …

For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid is a good way to make the transition to electric vehicles. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of silent, zero-emission driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips or in cold weather. Of …

Alongside electric powertrains, many automakers are still working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their combustion engines. On the other hand, some keep launching outrageous gas guzzlers that are every environmentalist’s nightmare. After compiling a list of the most fuel-efficient cars and most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market, we’ll …