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A few weeks ago, during the media drive of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS, The Car Guide had a discussion with Koray Sever, Telematics engineer for the upcoming E-Class. The chat was okay, in the sense that he knew his speech by heart. Nice dashboard, attractive technology, but nothing to write …

Finding the perfect Christmas gift always requires a lot of thought, especially when the person receiving the gift has only one hobby. In this case, that hobby is automobiles. After car mats, cleaning products, a Mopar clock, a pressure washer and deluxe snow brush, what else can you get for …

Ah, the Holiday Season! While our main goal at this time of year is to spend time with family, an exchange of gifts is customary, and it seems that more and more of you will be asking Santa for a drone. If the word is unfamiliar, a drone is a …

Japanese manufacturer Subaru is pursuing its ascension in Canada, thanks to the ever-growing popularity of its models, including the Crosstrek, Outback and Forester crossovers. When the year 2015 will conclude, the company’s sales in Canada will likely reach the 45,000-unit mark. That’s a significant increase after barely selling more than …

Canadian drivers know one thing for sure: they are the world’s best winter drivers. After all, we learned to drive on icy and snow-covered roads, so we have outstanding driving skills. It would be nice if it were true, wouldn’t it? We aren’t complete dummies at winter driving, as they …

Does your father, mother, friend, lover, husband, wife, cousin, mistress, son, daughter, neighbour, brother, sister, employee, boss, great-uncle or little old aunt like cars? This Christmas, why not get them a pair of tickets to the Montreal International Auto Show ? First of all, the price is very affordable. Tickets …

When it comes to video game consoles, there’s a fierce battle between Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Fighting for their market share, each company is racing to get its consoles into as many homes as possible. They’re all up to speed when it comes to car racing games, and there’s a …

Autonomous driving technology is currently all the rage in the automotive industry, but it's important to understand that, like hydrogen fuel, we're currently years away from its widespread implementation - and will likely remain years away for decades. There are so many factors working against self-driving cars that they seem …

Last week, during the Los Angeles Auto Show, The Car Guide had the opportunity to speak with some high-ranking Nissan execs. During a formal but lengthy interview with the Vice-President of Product Planning Pierre Loing, we learned that the brand was seriously thinking about importing the Qashqai, a European SUV, …

Wondering what to buy the car lover in your life? While automobile-related gifts are usually a hit, things can quickly get out of hand in this category, resulting in unpleasant surprises under the Christmas tree. Here are some accessories that are sure to please. Mats, brushes and shovels Floor mats …