First Drives

From 2008 to 2014, Lexus released a particularly radical version of the IS , one gifted with an impressive V8 engine. Alas, all good things come to an end and this model was erased from the catalogue. Last February, Lexus informed us last that the 5.0 L V8 engine was …

The Lexus NX is the second most popular vehicle in the luxury brand’s lineup, yet it’s rarely one of the first names that come to mind when talking about premium compact SUVs. For 2022, Lexus went back to the drawing board and made some big, bold decisions. The Car Guide …

Mazda is launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle this fall. The new 2022 Mazda MX-30 will initially go on sale in Quebec and British Columbia, with only 700 units available. Next year, the Japanese automaker will add a plug-in hybrid variant featuring a range extender, allowing the MX-30 to expand into …

Munich, Germany—As part of IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, The Car Guide had the opportunity to test drive BMW ’s first dedicated electric SUV, the new iX xDrive50, which will land in Canadian dealerships early in 2022 starting at $89,900. This model will be followed by the BMW i4 M50 …

One of the highlights of the latest-generation Ford Escape is the addition of a plug-in hybrid variant offering 60 kilometres of EV range. After an extremely long and frustrating wait, the model is finally starting to arrive in dealerships. Production started last month following multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 …

There is something for all tastes and all (sizeable) budgets in the 911 range. While prices currently range between $115,000 and $180,000, options can easily push a mid-range model well over $ 200,000. But one fact remains, no matter which variant you choose, the 911 rarely disappoints. The big guns …

Cadillac has finally unleashed the almighty Blackwing versions of the CT4-V and CT5-V sedans. We at The Car Guide had the opportunity to take them for a few hot laps around the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. Were we impressed? You bet. Fabulous Powerplants The late ATS-V and …

Toyota’s entry-level sports coupe gets a fresh start for 2022. The car formerly known as Scion FR-S then Toyota 86 will now officially be called “GR 86” as the latest addition to the Gazoo Racing line. Similar to the first generation, it continues to share plenty of components with the …

As strange as it may seem in this day and age, full-size SUVs are increasingly popular. In 2019, before the pandemic, they were one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry, led by GM’s revamped trio. Also, demand for capable SUVs that can tow heavy loads, haul lots of stuff …

A few colleagues and I took turns behind the wheel of a Bronco Sport as we headed to the media launch of the all-new and highly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. The smaller Bronco is not a sporty SUV by any stretch, …