Tests and Features

First DrivesExclusive Mercedes-Benz EQ: The Silver Star Goes Electric
The E and the Q in small, bluish letters on the front fenders of this vehicle indicate that this is an intelligent electric vehicle with advanced technological capabilities. EQ represents the dawn of a new era for Mercedes-Benz. Just this week, the automaker is unveiling the first of 10 new …
First Drives2019 Lexus UX: What You Need to Know4.0/5
Just over five years ago, Lexus was still targeting an older clientele looking for a luxurious and extremely comfortable vehicle.Facing the same challenges as Lincoln and Cadillac, Lexus began a transformation with an emphasis on design. The resulting lineup is much more appealing. For 2019, Toyota’s luxury brand is throwing …
Test Drives2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Proving a Point4.5/5
Mitsubishi Motors claims its plug-in hybrid compact SUV, the Outlander PHEV, will drive up to 35 km in fully electric mode. The user’s manual says 60, and when we drove it in Vancouver during its launch this winter; we managed to do about 40 km. However, ever since we published …
TechnologyApple CarPlay and Android Auto: Coming to a Mazda Vehicle Near You
Mazda has been one of the last automotive manufacturers to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their products, and it’s not because customers haven’t been asking for this feature. Some people went as far to say that wouldn’t purchase another Mazda if Apple and Android integration wasn’t available. That’s …
Spotlight on2019 BMW X5: We’re Driving it This Week
The Car Guide is heading to Atlanta this week in order to get behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW X5, which has been redesigned for the 2019 model year. The midsize sport-luxury crossover will be offered in Canada with two powertrains and two seating configurations at launch, although more …
Previews2019 Honda HR-V Preview
Honda’s subcompact SUV gets a few changes and improvements for the 2019 model year, after three years on the Canadian market. It still faces rivals such as the Mazda CX-3 , the Jeep Renegade , the Hyundai Kona , the Nissan Qashqai and many more. The HR-V benefits from a …
Special EventsJaguar Art of Performance Tour: Discovering the Brand
Every year, British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover organises a cross-Canada tour called the Art of Performance Tour, held in various cities that allow consumers to discover some of the highlights both brands have to offer. Those interested in getting a little free seat time in one of the automaker’s vehicles …
Test Drives2018 Lincoln MKZ: Quietly Slipping By3.5/5
The current generation of the MKZ appeared at a time when Lincoln was in the process of reinventing itself. Back in 2011 or so, it went all out, renaming itself the Lincoln Motor Company, opening a dedicated creative agency in New York City and hiring Max Wolff as their design …
Spotlight on2019 Cadillac XT4: We're Heading to Seattle to Drive it!
This week, we’ll be on the American west coast, in Seattle, Washington, for the North-American launch of the all-new 2019 Cadillac XT4, the carmaker’s first subcompact SUV. It’s of no surprise that the subcompact SUV segment is one of the most popular ones among North-American consumers, making these vehicles very …
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