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Small SUVs and crossovers are a large and diversified bunch offering something for everyone. It can be tough for some competitors to stand out when others offer additional powertrain options and unique models. Consider Mazda with the CX-30 Turbo, Subaru with the Crosstrek Wilderness or Hyundai with the Kona Electric.

Knoxville, Tennessee —Since its introduction into the electric arena, the Dodge Charger Daytona hasn’t exactly met expectations. Some will argue that the battery-powered American muscle car targets a more upscale audience, on top of being less practical than an SUV. However, there’s another explanation for those disappointing sales, and it …

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 …

With a shiny collection of trophies accumulated in the World Endurance Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, the Dakar Rally, and all the other motorsport adventures Audi has embarked on over the years, expectations are high for the manufacturer on the eve of its entry into the …

The question around hydrogen as an option in the range of energy sources for available for passenger vehicles has always been a bit of a controversy. And with very few vehicles on Canadian roads running on hydrogen, it’s very hard to make a case for it. The consumer's ability to …

With the ongoing tariff war between Canada and the U.S., the already struggling Nissan brand is making swift strategic moves and seizing every possible opportunity at the moment to keep the pace and reassure its investors. And the affordable car segment—clearly shunned by many of Nissan's rivals—is a golden opportunity …

Korean vehicles quickly became associated with poor build quality and reliability when they launched in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, no one could have predicted at the time that a manufacturer like Hyundai would eventually stand out from the competition in those departments. Likewise, the idea that …

After cars , SUVs and trucks , The Car Guide is now taking a look at the best winter tires for electric vehicles ahead of the 2025-2026 season. You know how cold weather makes life difficult for EVs: reduced range, slower charging, heating problems in some cases, etc. However, winter …

Need new winter tires for your light-duty truck, pickup or large SUV? You’ve come to the right place. The Car Guide is back with a selection of some of the best winter tires for trucks for 2025-2026. Depending on where you live in Canada, winter tires—identified with the three-peak mountain …

The street truck segment is essentially dead, at least when it comes to production models. The Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is long gone, and so is the Dodge Ram SRT-10. GM, meanwhile, never found it a viable option to turn the Chevrolet SSR into something more. Now, about two decades …