Tests and Features

The sensational Toyota GR Yaris is a forbidden fruit here in Canada, yet many of you seem to show a lot of interest in this little hot hatch. During a recent trip to France, we were lucky enough to get our hands on one. To be clear, the Yaris sold …

Mazda is launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle this fall. The new 2022 Mazda MX-30 will initially go on sale in Quebec and British Columbia, with only 700 units available. Next year, the Japanese automaker will add a plug-in hybrid variant featuring a range extender, allowing the MX-30 to expand into …

There’s never been an F-150 I didn’t like. Truth be told, pickups are not my lifestyle choice of vehicle, but I definitely don’t dislike my weeks behind the wheel of said vehicles. Sure, they are large and generally heavy on gas, but they are so incredibly practical (even for the …

Many of you had strong opinions regarding the Toyota Tundra ’s new looks. The opinions on the design are certainly very polarized! But beyond its sheet metal cover, Toyota's full-size pickup truck has been completely reimagined. To quote a Toyota engineer, “there are probably a handful of bolts that come …

Zora Arkus-Duntov, the brilliant engineer who became known as the true father of the Corvette, must be smiling from heaven right now. After more than 60 years, his spiritual successors have finally made his dream of a mid-engined Corvette a reality. And they did a good job, too. The eighth-generation …

If you’ve ever watched Rust Valley Restorers, you know that Mike Hall has been hoarding old, rusty cars for quite some time. Many of them were given a new life and featured on the popular show. However, a lot of them have been waiting their turn in Hall’s five-acre property …

Munich, Germany—As part of IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, The Car Guide had the opportunity to test drive BMW ’s first dedicated electric SUV, the new iX xDrive50, which will land in Canadian dealerships early in 2022 starting at $89,900. This model will be followed by the BMW i4 M50 …

One of the highlights of the latest-generation Ford Escape is the addition of a plug-in hybrid variant offering 60 kilometres of EV range. After an extremely long and frustrating wait, the model is finally starting to arrive in dealerships. Production started last month following multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 …

The old but successful Dodge Grand Caravan is dead now, much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Canadian families. Meanwhile at Chrysler, the Pacifica is a high-quality though expensive product that still can’t sell in respectable numbers. In order to attract customers looking for a more affordable minivan, the brand launched …