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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS : At the Wheel of a Luxurious and Technological Future4.5/5

A new era is knocking on Mercedes-Benz's door as the company introduces its first electric model sold in North America, the EQS 580 4MATIC. Mercedes-Benz recently gave privileged access to this new Benz to select journalists. The Car Guide travelled to Zurich, Switzerland, to get a first look (and drive!) …

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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness: The Best Outback Ever4.0/5

Many outdoor enthusiasts turn to Subaru and we know why: the Japanese automaker has one of the best all-wheel drive systems on the planet, which seems to please adventure-minded drivers and their families. Yet, for some reason, Subaru long hesitated to come to market with a dedicated off-roader and a …

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2022 Genesis GV70 : Goal Leader4.5/5

We had been impatiently waiting to drive the Genesis GV70 . Not only because the first glance we got at the unveiling was very convincing, but also because it is set to compete in the extremely popular luxury compact SUV segment. Plus, there's the fact that it comes from a …

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2022 Honda Civic : Here to Win4.0/5

The outgoing generation of the Honda Civic had lost a lot of flavour in its final years. Its choppy-lined exterior sprinkled with chrome accents was showing signs of age. And, while ergonomic, the interior was also starting to go out of fashion. However, that did not deter Canadian motorists from …

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2021 Volkswagen ID.4: As Good as Advertised4.0/5

Volkswagen has come a long way since Dieselgate hit the company five years ago. Now, the page is completely turned and the next chapter involves a brand new generation of fully electric vehicles. The first model to land in Canada is the Volkswagen ID.4 , a crossover whose shape and …

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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Not so Small, No so Good2.5/5

Despite a number of revisions for the 2022 model year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is still not sure which group it belongs to. Is it a subcompact SUV, or a compact SUV? And no matter what the answer is, is it any good? We had the opportunity to put the …

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2021 Chevrolet Suburban Duramax: The Dream Bus4.5/5

This year is critically important for General Motors. You see, all of the automaker’s full-size, body-on-frame SUVs have been completely redesigned, from the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade . These vehicles are real money makers for GM in North America. After testing the big …

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2022 Genesis G70: Almost Perfect4.0/5

Despite being only five years old, Hyundai’s luxury brand has built a lineup where each and every model can easily be compared to the finest German vehicles out there. The refreshed G80 midsize sedan and all-new GV80 midsize SUV are two examples that particularly stand out with stunning build quality.

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2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: Like Floating on a Cloud4.5/5

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is all-new for 2021. It retains the brand’s unique design language and a connection with its predecessors while making significant headway on the technological front. The intriguing mix of classic and modern is the first thing that caught our attention as we took a seat inside this …

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2022 Infiniti QX55: Does it Drive as Good as it Looks ?3.5/5

If you take away Jaguar and Alfa Romeo, two luxury brands that are now marginal players in Canada, the Infiniti QX50 is the worst-selling compact luxury SUV on the market. This is by far the most popular segment on the luxury side, so any slice of the pie is a …

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Vastly Improved and More Serious4.0/5

This time it’s real. After updating the old Outlander many times but not really making significant changes, Mitsubishi is finally introducing a brand new model. The next-generation 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is about to land in Canadian showrooms and we at The Car Guide had the opportunity to put it to …