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2020 Cadillac CT5: In Need of More Horsepower3.0/5

ANN ARBOR, Michigan— While Cadillac dominated the 1950s and 1960s with big-bodied cars sporting fancy tailfins, the following decades were all about European luxury brands, especially those from Germany. Definitely not happy to play second fiddle, Cadillac has since tried pretty much everything to hopefully regain its enviable position, enjoying …October 23, 2019

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Once Again the Range Champ4.0/5

A lot of things have changed since the Chevrolet Bolt first hit the market in 2017. Once alone in its class, the brand’s all-electric hatchback has seen a number of highly competitive models also fight for consumer dollars. The list includes the Hyundai Kona Electric , Nissan LEAF PLUS , …October 17, 2019

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: Already Fantastic4.5/5

ANN ARBOR, Michigan— Two pre-production copies of the new, mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray were among the three dozen vehicles submitted to the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury for three days of testing. Both were 3LT models equipped with the essential Z51 performance package and virtually all …October 15, 2019

2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody: The Survivor4.0/5

SONOMA, California— SRT (Street and Racing Technology) is to FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz or M to BMW. It’s an expert team of engineers, technicians and drivers who have become preachers of uncompromised performance. They have the brains, the skills, the tools and the financial resources …October 10, 2019

2020 Kia Forte GT: The Civic Si Can Rest Easy3.0/5

A good way to stand out from other compact cars is to offer a sporty variant. Kia does exactly that with the Forte GT, and it openly admits that this model is designed to take on the Honda Civic Si and Volkswagen Jetta GLI . We recently attended a media …October 9, 2019

2020 Subaru Outback: For a Real Active Lifestyle4.0/5

WHITEHORSE, Yukon – We’ve been to countless media drives over the years, and with the SUV craze came the notion that every one of them was designed and engineered for consumers who enjoy an active lifestyle. That means folks who spend their weekends outdoors. They go camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking …September 27, 2019

2020 Porsche Taycan: A Civilized Electric Rocket4.5/5

HAMBURG, Germany— Four years after presenting the Mission E concept and announcing the development of its first electric sports car, Porsche unveiled the production version on three separate continents at the same time. Long, wide, low and racy, the Taycan is almost identical to the early designs and fulfills all …September 27, 2019

2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback: Powerful, Dynamic and Stylish4.5/5

FRANKFURT, Germany— The stereo is rocking Tom Cochrane’s Life is a highway and the speedometer needle in the 2020 Audi RS 7 Sportback I’m driving is pointing to 210 km/h. If I were in any other part of the globe, cops would pull me over and I would probably be …September 24, 2019

2020 Kia Forte5: A Hot New Hatchback Exclusive to Canada4.0/5

Kia introduced the next-generation Forte sedan for 2019. Now, it’s the Forte5 hatchback’s turn to benefit from a complete redesign. And you know what? We Canadians have access to this five-door model, but it isn’t sold in the U.S. The Car Guide recently flew to Victoria, B.C. to attend the …September 20, 2019

2020 Ford Escape: Trying to Regain the Lead4.0/5

Twenty years ago, Ford introduced the Escape to take on the popular Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 . It quickly made a name for itself and became the sales leader after a few short years, despite some quality issues. Following an update in 2005 and another one in 2009, the …September 19, 2019

2020 Subaru Legacy: A New Era Begins4.0/5

If you’re a fan of Subaru’s flat-six engine, chances are you were disappointed to learn that it will no longer be part of the lineup. Fortunately, new models like the 2020 Subaru Legacy have a few tricks up their sleeves to remain competitive. The Car Guide attended a media event …September 12, 2019

We Drove an Electric Mazda Before a Big Reveal in Tokyo

OSLO, Norway– The Car Guide recently visited the EV paradise that is Norway, where more than half of new-car sales are electric, for the opportunity to discover Mazda’s new electrification technology and drive an experimental prototype. In fact, the e-TPV name stands for “Electric Test Prototype Vehicle.” This is not …September 6, 2019

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