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The Unique, 400-Horsepower Volkswagen Golf GTI Hearbeat

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI, a young team of engineers at Volkswagen decided to have some fun: they took a standard GTI and pretty much doubled its horsepower rating. This car will not be sold in dealerships; in fact, only one car has been built and …May 5, 2016

2016 Fiat 500X vs. 2016 Jeep Renegade: Two Peas, Different Pods

Comparative Tests

As hard as it may be to believe, the Fiat 500X and the Jeep Renegade are almost identical from a mechanical standpoint. In fact, they even share the same platform, among other things. Unfamiliar with the concept of an automobile platform? Allow me to enlighten you. To reduce costs and …May 3, 2016

We’re Heading to Worthersee in Austria Behind the Wheel of the New GTI Clubsport!

The GTI is 40 years old, just like me. What could be better than to celebrate this important anniversary by launching the most powerful, fastest version of the mythical sport compact hatchback? Here’s the answer. By heading to the beautiful Land of Carinthia, Austria, to visit one of the most …May 2, 2016

Honda Ridgeline, Take Two

We’re off to San Antonio, Texas, to test drive the new 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Unveiled earlier this year, the 2017 Ridgeline is taking a different marketing approach that breaks from the traditional pickup sales pitch. When an automaker launches a new pickup, they usually play the muscle and macho cards. May 2, 2016

2017 Audi SQ7 TDI: We’re Testing it This Week

The Car Guide is en route to Vosges, France to test the new Audi SQ7 TDI, the most powerful of the Q7 family of SUVs. It’s equipped with a 4.0-litre turbodiesel mill that churns out 435 horsepower and a whopping 664 lb.-ft. of torque. With these figures, it’s the most …May 2, 2016

Keep Your Car Shining All Summer by Avoiding These Traps

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Even though it’s summer, you’re having a tough time maintaining your car’s shine. You dutifully wash it every week, but nothing seems to work. The problem may be that you’re inadvertently sabotaging your best intentions. Here are some traps to avoid if you want to keep your car sparkling all …May 2, 2016

Wax vs. Sealant

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

The best way to protect your vehicle’s paint from inclement weather is to cover it with a protective coating. Adding a layer of wax or sealant will boost your vehicle’s appearance and protect it from dirt, dust, debris and especially sunshine. Whether you’re headed to the store to buy a …April 29, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Serves up Extras at the Premier Level

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze offers up exceptional pricing that starts at $15,995 for its base L trim. It may not include air conditioning, but it comes standard with a rearview camera, 10 airbags, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as OnStar with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It …April 28, 2016

A Very Powerful Volkswagen Golf GTI For Worthersee

Here’s another interesting vehicle that won’t make it to our market: the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S. VW’s aficionados are already dreaming about the GTI Clubsport, this new will only make them angrier. This special S version will only be available in Europe this fall. Volkswagen promises that they will …April 26, 2016

2016 Chevrolet Cruze: The Quiet Cruiser4.0/5

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – First introduced in 2011, the Chevrolet Cruze was the new kid on the compact block. Chevrolet wanted to go smaller and make an impact in one of the largest segments in the auto industry. Logic dictated that the Cruze made sense for the Detroit brand known for …April 25, 2016

How to Wash Your Car Like a Pro

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

For car owners, summer is synonymous with car washing. After all, driving a shiny car is a great boost to anyone’s moral! And on a more serious note, keeping your vehicle clean enhances its appearance and can help increase its resale value over the years. Of course, we’re not all …April 25, 2016

We’re Visiting the Beijing Auto Show

The Car Guide is on its way to China to cover the 2016 Auto China show. This year, the event is held in Beijing, alternating between the capital during even years and the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai during uneven years. China has become the number one global market for many …April 24, 2016

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