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The SUV craze has given Mazda the opportunity to introduce several all-new models lately and also create some confusion among customers in the process. The sleek and technologically advanced CX-50 is a compact SUV just like the venerable CX-5 that’s been around since 2013 and has proven to be a …

Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …

Munich, Germany— If you dig the new 2025 BMW M5 , surely you’ve read our first-drive review of the sedan a couple of weeks ago. Today, we’ll focus on the M5 Touring, which we also got to drive on its home soil. Remember, the wagon will be sold in Canada …

We test a lot of different vehicles here at The Car Guide , and a funny thing happened a couple of weeks ago: two members of our staff simultaneously found themselves driving a pair of EVs that are complete opposites. One was the Fiat 500e , an Italian city car …

Austin, TX— Multiple Kia models have changed names lately. First, the Optima midsize sedan became the K5 , then the Sedona minivan became the Carnival , and now the Forte compact sedan is getting a new life as the K4 . Well, as previously reported, the K5 won’t return to …

Over at Stellantis, and Ram in particular, the future now lies with the Hurricane engine. This turbocharged inline six-cylinder will be available in many different applications, two of which can be found in the refreshed and updated 2025 Ram 1500 lineup. The all-new RHO model is the more powerful one.

Sitges, Spain— Fantastic all-wheel drive and sleeper looks in a small package sum up the Audi RS 3 , but the inline five-cylinder engine under the hood is what makes the car special. Behind the wheel of the RS 3, you can’t help but fall in love with this mill, …

Munich, Germany— For the 40th anniversary of the M5 , and for the first time in BMW M history, the sedan and Touring (wagon) body styles are both launching at the same time. The former enters its seventh generation, with no interruptions between them, while the latter is just beginning …

Nice, France— After somewhat taking a break last year, Audi is now busy revamping its model lineup for 2025. Headliners include electric vehicles like the all-new Q6 e-tron midsize crossover, the substantially refreshed e-tron GT sports sedan and the upcoming new A6 e-tron midsize sedan. What about conventionally powered vehicles?

With coupes, convertibles, wagons and sedans dropping like flies, today’s automotive landscape is a boring sea of trucks and SUVs. Making matters worse is the fact that about 80 percent of them are finished in white, grey or black. Where’s the fun in that? Volkswagen deserves part of the blame, …