GMC To Build New Hummer-Like Off-Road SUVBlogRemember the Hummer? Almost everyone was infatuated with the H1 version of the HMMWV, or Humvee, the military-derived all-terrain transporter produced by AM General, and the rough-and-tumble vehicle eventually spawned the H2 Hummer after General Motors bought the rights to the brand. The H2 was a decent success for GM, …February 28, 2014
2014 Best Buys: Luxury Compact CarsBlogIt’s no secret: There are a lot of people out there who would rather drive a smaller car with better equipment than a more bare-bones vehicle from the next category up. Recognizing the potential of this market, manufacturers—and especially luxury car brands—responded accordingly. That’s how the luxury compact segment was …February 28, 2014
2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid: Sunk By High Expectations3.0/5Test DrivesLuxury hybrids have to be one of two things: quick or efficient. There’s not really any room for a middle ground, as the high price associated with premium hybrid ownership engenders certain expectations in the minds of buyers – specifically, that they better be getting something special in return for …February 28, 2014
2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic: Mercedes: 1, Winter: 04.5/5Test DrivesYou’ve probably seen the TV ads. You know, the ones where Mercedes-Benz claims that its vehicles are designed to stand up to winter’s worst conditions. There’s no doubt that the brand’s SUVs (ML, GLK, GL and G Classes) are up to the task, but what about its sedans? It seems …February 27, 2014
Spotlight on the 2015 Porsche MacanSpotlight onWhat a week coming up! We’re travelling to Germany to test the new Macan, Porsche’s first compact SUV. The Macan is styled after the Cayenne, but it’s smaller. With a ticket price of $54,300, the base trim (the S) comes with a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 that delivers 340 horsepower and …February 25, 2014
2014 Buick Regal GS AWD: Conquering Winter's WorstSpecial EventsAll-wheel drive - once the exclusive province of niche automakers - has spread through the industry like wildfire, showing up as an option on a wide range of sedans, hatchbacks, and crossovers, and becoming almost de rigueur for premium brands. It's now no longer enough to merely offer all-wheel drive …February 24, 2014
The 2015 GMC Yukon / Chevrolet Tahoe / Chevrolet Suburban: We're Driving Them This WeekSpotlight onFull-size SUVs are a big money-maker for car companies, and no one has dominated the scene quite like GM with its Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon pair. The 2015 editions of each have been completely updated (along with the GMC Suburban), and The Car Guide will be driving them this week in …February 24, 2014
The 426 Hemi Turns 50 !BlogIt’s February 23, 1964. At the Daytona 500, Chrysler unveils an engine that will go on to become a legend: the 426 Hemi. During the mid-60s, the race to build the world’s most powerful engine was extremely intense. Massive American V8s offered more and more cubic inches and generated more …February 23, 2014