Test Drives
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and Comfort4.5/5
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and Comfort4.5/5For years we’ve been explaining that the letters S and L in this car’s name stand for “sport leicht,” which refers to a “light sport” car. But today these letters more accurately describe “sport” and “luxury” as the 1,785-kilogram vehicle doesn’t exactly qualify as a featherweight. The term “sport” refers …
Test Drives
2015 Chrysler 200: Saved by its Equipment4.0/5
2015 Chrysler 200: Saved by its Equipment4.0/5Were it not for business vehicles (rental cars, company cars, etc.), the Chrysler 200, formerly known as the Sebring, would almost certainly have gone the way of the dodo by now. Even though this model was one of the most-sold intermediate vehicles in Canada, the majority of these units were …
Spotlight on
2015 Ford Mustang: We're Driving It This Week!
2015 Ford Mustang: We're Driving It This Week!After hearing about the 2015 Ford Mustang for so long, we have been eager to get a chance to drive it. This generation marks a clear break in the pony car's tradition: with an independent rear suspension, it has finally stepped in the 21st century. It also comes with a …
Test Drives
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i: Slave To Fashion3.0/5
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i: Slave To Fashion3.0/5We suffer for style. We squeeze ourselves into shoes that are too pointy, or shirts that are too tight around the neck, or wear the sheerest of fabrics that offer little or no protection from the elements, all in the name of capturing that look, that attitude that will set …
Technology
Toyota Becomes a Major Player in the Safety Arena
Toyota Becomes a Major Player in the Safety ArenaAt the Toyota Safety Seminar, presented days before the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) 21st World Congress in Detroit, Toyota Motor Corporation with support from their Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) and their partners, presented their philosophy and findings on current and future active safety systems. The emphasis is not on …
Special Events
Making Sick Children’s Dreams Come True at Drive for Smiles
Making Sick Children’s Dreams Come True at Drive for SmilesOn September 21, The Car Guide will take part in “Drive for Smiles.” Organized by the Starlight Children’s Foundation, this one-day event will allow sick children to take a ride in exotic cars and leave their health troubles behind for a short while. Since 1989, Starlight Children's Foundation has enhanced …
Test Drives
2014 BMW M235i: Shaking Off The Ghosts Of Performance Past4.0/5
2014 BMW M235i: Shaking Off The Ghosts Of Performance Past4.0/5The 2014 BMW M235i is more than just the latest play in the German automaker's number's game - it's an attempt to marry two different components of its heritage under a single, coupe-shaped banner. Although not a true M car in the same vein as the vaunted BMW M3 or …
Special Events
The Car Guide's 2015 Best Buy Awards
The Car Guide's 2015 Best Buy AwardsEvery year, the Car Guide celebrates the best vehicles in the industry. The best in class are determined through rigorous testing by Canada's leading automobile journalists. This year, the Car Guide's Best Buy prizes were awarded at a short but sweet luncheon and gala in Toronto. In total, 27 vehicles …



