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2016 MINI Cabriolet: Stylish and Fashionable3.0/5

The latest model of the brand’ new generation of products, the MINI Cabriolet keeps its classic proportions, but grows in size as it’s longer, wider and slightly higher than the outgoing generation. It’s bigger because it’s elaborated on the new architecture that also serves as the base for the MINI …February 19, 2016

Subaru Sedans in the Snow

This week, The Car Guide will be heading up to the beautiful Muskoka area in order to drive Subaru’s Impreza and Legacy sedans in our Canadian winter climate. Sure, an SUV might be a good choice for its versatility, but especially for the capability of its AWD system. However, must …February 18, 2016

2016 BMW M2: The Soul of BMW4.5/5

FWAAAP… FWAAAP… FWAAAP… that’s one of the most enjoyable sounds heard behind the wheel of the BMW M2 on the Laguna Seca track in California. That particular sound comes from the contact between the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and the low-profile ridges at the entry points, apexes and exit …February 17, 2016

Extravagance Made Way For Minimalism In Auto Shows

Back in the day, manufacturers would spend a colossal amount of money to amaze the public at auto shows around the world. However, today, their stands and stages aren’t as flamboyant and the special effects are modest at best. Little by little in the past century, auto shows would grow …February 17, 2016

2016 Honda Pilot Touring: Steady Improvements4.0/5

The Honda Pilot used to stick out in the manufacturer's lineup. With its boxy look and antiquated interior, the second generation of the big seven-seat SUV had been in production since 2009. However, people never stopped loving it, as the Pilot managed to combine Honda's legendary reliability with a roomy …February 16, 2016

2016 BMW M2: We’re Testing it this Week

The Car Guide is en route to Monterey and the awesome Laguna Seca raceway to try out the new 2016 BMW M2. And we’ve got to admit that we’re more than just a little bit excited about it. As the spiritual descendent of the 1M coupe, the M2 boasts a …February 12, 2016

2016 Mazda CX-5: Hard to Beat4.0/5

The Mazda CX-5 has the honour of being the first model to fully incorporate the brand’s next-generation design language (dubbed KODO – Soul of Motion) and make full use of all aspects of SKYACTIV technology when it was introduced for the 2013 model year. SKYACTIV refers to Mazda’s new more …February 12, 2016

2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: the Eco-Friendly Vehicle for Blended Families3.5/5

According to Statistics Canada, the average number of kids in the house of a single mother is 1.6, and it’s 1.4 in the house of a single dad. When these two types of people meet and it’s love at first sight, they might shack up together. The newly formed household …February 12, 2016

Should You Buy a Car at a Car Show?

Tips & Advice: Protect your car

Not all car shows offer you the opportunity to buy a car on the spot, but in fact, every company has sales staff posted here and there who are ready to make you an offer you supposedly cannot refuse. However appealing it may seem, buying a car that way isn’t …February 12, 2016

2016 Toyota Prius: the Manufacturer’s Ethos4.5/5

The Camry is the bestselling car in North America and the Corolla is the world’s top seller, but the Prius is Toyota’s ethos. It’s the most eloquent demonstration of the manufacturer’s technical know-how. The Prius debuted in Japan in 1997 and then came to North America in 2000. Since then, …February 10, 2016

2016 Ford Focus RS: A Sizzling Hot Hatch4.5/5

It’s rare that a car’s spec sheet alone gets my right foot tingling, but the 2016 Ford Focus RS is such a car. Scroll down the lines of published data and you’ll see that this five-door hatchback is nothing like the Focus ST. You’ll note that its 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder …February 10, 2016

Five Questions for the President of Hyundai on the New Genesis Brand

It’s not easy for an everyday automaker to get into the luxury vehicle segment unless they’ve got a dedicated luxury brand. To seduce buyers, a brand needs enough prestige to highlight the exclusivity of its models—and that’s hard to pull off if you’re also making models for the average Joe. February 10, 2016

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