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BlogSmall SUVs Remain a Big Source of Dissatisfaction
Toyota’s brand new Corolla Cross could not have come soon enough as the smaller C-HR is the least liked vehicle in the entire auto industry for the second year in a row according to Consumer Reports ’ latest survey. The website once again polled its members to gauge their level …
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BlogGeneral Motors is Reducing its Car Lineup. So?
American giant General Motors recently announced the upcoming closure of its Oshawa assembly plant as well as four more in the United States in two others outside of North America. This despite an investment of more than $1 billion in 2008 to modernize the facility, and where build quality was …
BlogAccidents that save lives
During the last 50 years, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) developed ever stricter crash test standards. Manufacturers have answered by building safer vehicles. Here are the highlights of automotive safety throughout the years. Please, check out our photo gallery !
BlogThe 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Through the Eyes of an Engineer
During our trip to South Carolina to test drive the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox , we had the chance to chat with Larry Mihalko, ace engineer and all-around nice guy who worked on the development of this vehicle. It all started for this compact SUV back in the winter of …
BlogThe 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Seven Secrets
When The Car Guide test-drove the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, we also got the chance to chat with one of the engineers behind the vehicle’s powertrain. Here are seven surprising facts we gleaned during our meet-up and at the media presentation. 1: A Canadian compressor The Bolt EV units delivered …
BlogChevrolet Cruze: no Performance Model on the Horizon
At the recent 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch media drive , I asked Alan S Batey, GM’s Executive Vice President and President, North America, why the company decided to offer a turbo-diesel powertrain in the compact Cruze when the general U.S. consumer doesn’t care all that much about diesels. His answer …
BlogThe 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Serves up Extras at the Premier Level
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze offers up exceptional pricing that starts at $15,995 for its base L trim. It may not include air conditioning, but it comes standard with a rearview camera, 10 airbags, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as OnStar with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It …
BlogA New Car for $10,000? Why Not?
You need a car to bring you from point A to point B, and your most important purchase criterion is the smallest possible monthly payment. Engine power is of little importance, just like comfort and convenience features. Four tires and a steering wheel, with a new-car warranty for peace of …
Blog2014 Best Buys: Full-size SUVs
Full-size SUVs may be criticized for their gargantuan dimensions and fuel consumption, but there are still a lot of buyers who remain loyal to these road beasts. If you’re a construction contractor or family that wants to tow a camper and travel in comfort, full-size SUVs are a great choice.
BlogPickups Will Finally Adopt SAE Towing Standards
Towing standards: there really aren't any in the pickup industry. I know that might seem like a strange thing to say when manufacturers are constantly boasting that vehicle X can pull up to 24,000 lbs, but it's true - there's no standardized test that has been agreed upon by each …
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