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As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …

Maryville, Tennesse— Since Ford revived the Bronco name in 2021, the Dearborn-based manufacturer has been trying every possible way to steal sales from its archrival, the Jeep Wrangler. In order to attract customers drawn by the “ready-for-adventure” image, each purchase of a new Bronco—or Bronco Sport —comes with a day …

When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …

Owners in Canada are opting to hold on to their aging vehicles longer, and the trend is resulting in a growing number of trips to auto service shops for maintenance and repairs. According to J.D. Power’s 2025 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study, the average number of annual dealership service …

As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …

For families needing three rows of seats and looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle, Hyundai now delivers with not one, not two, but three options. In addition to the Santa Fe Hybrid and the second-generation Palisade , the latter arriving this fall with an available hybrid powertrain, the lineup includes the …

BMW recently unveiled the new iX3, the first vehicle in its revolutionary Neue Klasse line, which aims to incorporate the manufacturer's core values into a new generation of electric, hybrid, and combustion-engine sedans and SUVs. The Car Guide recently tested a prototype of this SUV and attended the presentation of …

Thirty-five years ago, Lexus entered the Canadian market with the LS 400 and ES 250 sedans, aiming to capture a valuable piece of our luxury car segment. The brand’s unpretentious, low-key luxury philosophy came with a breath of fresh air. And it has remained one of Lexus’s pillars over time.

Honda originally launched in North America with the Civic , Accord and Prelude . Before the end of 2025, this trio will be reunited as the Prelude returns following a quarter-century hiatus. After showing a prototype at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023, then a glimpse of the production …

Used car buyers, beware: more and more cases of VIN fraud are being reported across Canada. This is when someone illegally changes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a vehicle to hide its true history, often to sell stolen vehicles without detection. More specifically, this type of fraud happens when …