Tests and Features

Just a few days after its world premiere at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, The Car Guide took the wheel of the all-new 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS at the Willow Springs International Raceway, located some 130 kilometres north of the City of Angels. Not a bad place to put …

If you're currently shopping for a recent Mazda or Ram used vehicle, there's a specific item you should put on your checklist to avoid problems and possible accidents. In some cases, the fuel pump could fail, according to a recall notice issued by Transport Canada. If this happens, the engine …

How does a manufacturer release an all-new car and already manage to be top of its vehicle class? Well, they create their own class segment of course. Enter the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Korean automaker’s latest Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV). Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the SAV …

Every season, safety should be a priority for all drivers. When winter rolls around, this statement becomes even more important. In addition to proper driving techniques and caution, you need a vehicle that is sturdy and capable of handling different road and weather conditions. Having a limited budget doesn't necessarily …

Among the inspections and verifications that should be done before buying a used vehicle, recalls should not be overlooked. These are issued by the car manufacturers for safety reasons, after all! Any problem that is the subject of a recall should be addressed as soon as possible to ensure that …

So, you're just about to pull the trigger on a used car and need a loan to finance it? The first thing you should do is use the car loan calculators provided by various financial institutions, dealerships, and specialized websites. Indeed, this type of tool is very useful and can …

Outside Quebec, where winter tires are mandated by law, winter tire usage is up from 65 percent last year to 69 percent this year, according to a new Leger survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC). In fact, 7 percent of drivers in the rest of …

If you’d told us just a few short years ago that one of the first Jeeps to see a hybrid /battery system was going to be the Wrangler , we’d have laughed and laughed and laughed some more and maybe even questioned your sanity. Yet, here we are. That’s right, …

When shopping for a used car or truck, you will inevitably hear about certified vehicle programs. Every major automaker has one. However, the criteria and benefits of these programs can vary. Let's look at a concrete example: General Motors of Canada's Certified Pre-Owned Program . Certified Manufacturer’s Warranty All GM …