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Chevrolet 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 …October 17, 2016

2017 Mazda3: Converging Reality

Years ago, car manufacturers distinguished themselves through specific specialities. I recall that Ford had good audio systems, Hondas were fuel economy champions, Toyotas were reliable, Pontiacs were sporty, Volvos were safe and Volkswagens could jump. Fast forward a few decades and few if any manufacturers still own outright specific or …October 11, 2016

Visit to Ford’s Headquarters, from the Model A to a Tonka Truck

Last week, when The Car Guide dropped by Ford’s head offices in Dearborn to attend seven conferences in two days—covering hypothetical market trends in today’s society—we also got some time to have a little fun. Before the end of these, conference-filled days, probably to seek redemption for putting us through …September 20, 2016

Porsche Panamera to be stretched once again

We recently attended the press introduction of the latest Porsche Panamera, which has been completely redesigned for 2017. The first-generation Panamera was introduced in 2009, but in 2014 Porsche introduced the Executive edition, an extended-wheelbase version of the Panamera for owners of the sporty luxury car that have a preference …September 7, 2016

Buick, a GM division on the upswing

When General Motors filed for bankruptcy back in 2009, it decided to save money by killing off several brands they deemed no longer profitable, or that were competing with other divisions within the company. Pontiac was laid to rest after being established back in 1926. Saturn was dumped some 20 …September 5, 2016

A Cadillac XT5 Vsport in the Works?

If you like your SUVs high-powered and sporty, you will be happy to learn that in the next years, we might see a more powerful version of the Cadillac XT5 crossover. During the 2017 GMC Acadia media launch, a discussion with a General Motors employee hinted me toward this new …September 1, 2016

Gadgets We Can No Longer Live Without

When the automobile was in its infancy, occupants had to sit on a wooden bench and were at the mercy of the elements. Over time, certain luxuries became indispensable: Cadillac’s electric starter rapidly became the norm, just like central heating, windshields and side doors. New technologies arrived on the scene …September 1, 2016

Voice Recognition: Problem or Solution?

Everyone knows that using your cell phone while driving is dangerous. Having your phone in your hand dramatically increases the risk of an accident, and driver distraction is also a factor in accidents. Bluetooth lets you chat while keeping both hands on the wheel but talking on the phone remains …August 30, 2016

Multimedia Headaches

With big screens having made their way into cars, manufacturers are now facing a new challenge. These companies, many of which have been building cars for a very long time, now have to move outside of their mechanical comfort zone and try their hand at computers. As trivial as it …August 26, 2016

A Big iPad in Your Face

I was on the long, boring 500 kilometre trip back from Toronto driving my Jeep Grand Cherokee , trying to find a radio station that would come in. In the void, I was searching the radio for entertainment. Then I realized that I had to take my eyes off the …August 23, 2016

The New Genesis Brand: Six Models by 2021

The Car Guide recently drove the 2017 Genesis G90, the first model fully developed for the new luxury brand Genesis. It certainly won’t be easy for the Korean manufacturer to get a share of the premium-vehicle market, but it will be patient and is determined to succeed at some point. August 22, 2016

A Subaru BRZ STI in the Cards?

The Subaru BRZ is a sports car blessed with exceptional handling and perfect balance, but its major shortcoming is a cruel lack of midrange torque from its naturally aspirated, 2.0-litre engine. In the last few years, Subaru often mentioned the possibility of eventually giving the BRZ a turbocharged engine upgrade. August 15, 2016

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