Tests and Features

When Korean manufacturer Hyundai unveiled the first-generation Santa Fe in 2001, the vehicle was characterized by a cartoonish albeit nice silhouette and a very competitive price. Sure, there was available all-wheel drive, but it was totally inefficient. But with each new model year, the product has continually improved to the …

This week The Car Guide travels to Austin, Texas to sample the 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible. We're already enamoured with the 2 Series Coupe's fun handling, playful turbocharged engines, and improved styling, and we're anxious to see how the convertible follows in the footsteps of its fixed-roof sibling. With …

Land Rover is introducing an innovative advancement on the Discovery Sport. It’s a pedestrian airbag designed to protect anyone inadvertently struck by the sport utility vehicle while crossing the street. The airbag deploys when sensors located below the outside surface of the front bumper detect impact with a pedestrian. If …

The ultra-compact SUV segment is set to see the most growth this year and welcome the largest number of new models. These scaled-down SUVs may look like they were left in the dryer too long, but they are an exciting choice compared to subcompact cars. Their practicality, unique design and …

Following the makeover that began with the Range Rover Evoque and then the Range Rover, Land Rover is continuing to revitalize its line-up. This time it’s with the Discovery Sport, the vehicle replacing the LR2 in Canada. Going forward, Land Rover is focussing on three main lines. The Range Rover …

This week The Car Guide heads down to Austin, Texas, to drive the 2015 BMW X6 M at the Circuit of the Americas race track. It might seem strange to take such a big SUV onto a Formula 1 circuit, but BMW is confident in the X6 M's performance thanks …

This week The Car Guide is in San Diego, California to drive the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R. The Golf R represents the apex of compact performance for the Volkswagen brand, and the small hatchback offers nearly 300 horsepower from a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It also comes with standard …

Cadillac’s coupes keep getting smaller. After the demise of the Eldorado (or ESC) in 2002 and the recent retirement of its not-quite-as-large replacement, the Cadillac CTS Coupe, we have been given the all-new 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe as the latest, and only, bearer of two-door style in the luxury brand’s …

A lot of people were taken by surprise when Mercedes announced the return of Maybach, the Stuttgart-based brand’s swankiest label. That’s because most of us thought Maybach was dead and buried following a catastrophic introduction. The brand was launched amid much pomp and circumstance at the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show.

Honda’s luxury brand hasn’t had it easy lately, with many models hungry for buyers. This is especially true for Acura’s cars, since its SUVs are generally doing better. Surprisingly, the MDX—the biggest and most expensive model in their portfolio—is generating the most sales and its little brother, the RDX, is …