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2019 Hyundai Veloster N: The Firecracker4.0/5

SACRAMENTO, California – The sport compact car segment has been going strong for about 40 years now, as the Volkswagen Golf GTI was—and still is today—considered the benchmark vehicle. Rivals from across the globe have come and gone, but Korea had yet to produce a worthy contender. Until now. By …October 29, 2018

Toyota TRD Pro: Here to Stay

FRENCH RIVER, Ontario – In 2016, Toyota launched a new off-road series called TRD Pro, developed to meet rapidly growing consumer demand for off-road vehicles following the launch of the Ford F-150 Raptor. The TRD Pro series impacted mainly the Tacoma and Tundra pickups as well as the 4Runner midsize …October 23, 2018

2019 Volvo S60 and V60: Scandinavian Sport4.0/5

SANTA MONICA, California – While the latest crop of Volvo cars and SUVs have struck styling, comfort, safety and technology home runs, we’re still yearning for a performance-oriented machine from the brand. Volvo claims its 2019 S60/V60 sports sedan and wagon are here to fit the bill. Now in its …October 19, 2018

2019 Hyundai NEXO: The Chicken Before the Egg3.5/5

LOS ANGELES, California – Earlier this year, my colleague Gabriel Gélinas flew to Seoul, South Korea, to test drive the Hyundai NEXO, a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle. At the time, the car was expected to hit Canadian roads in limited quantities by the end of 2018. Here we are …October 19, 2018

2019 Porsche Cayenne: Starting With the Basics3.5/5

Has it been 16 years already? It's hard to believe that the first Porsche Cayenne SUV appeared in 2002, saving the business from a possible financial slump that would have deprived sports car fans from numerous wonderful creations. The SUV has since carved out such an enviable reputation that enthusiasts …October 19, 2018

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is a Guaranteed Home Run4.5/5

LOS ANGELES, California – The Car Guide has fallen under the spell of the 2019 Hyundai Kona, based on its quality of assembly, versatility, design, driving experience and value—and that’s why we have unanimously named it the best buy in the subcompact SUV segment for 2019. While our journalists debated …October 18, 2018

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: A Fresh Update to Beat Ford and Ram4.0/5

2019 promises to be a pivotal year in the full-size pickup segment, as a new generation of two of the main combatants—the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500—is set to arrive. GM decided to showcase the virtues of its pickup on Canada’s newest highway, which links Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk in …October 16, 2018

2019 Kia Forte: The Smart Sedan4.0/5

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec – The Forte hasn’t had it easy ever since it was introduced for the 2010 model year. At the time, it represented a good leap forward compared to the Spectra it replaced, with much-improved refinement, a more engaging drive and a more attractive design. However, competing in a …October 12, 2018

2019 Audi e-tron Quattro: Driving the Prototype in Namibia4.0/5

BITTERWASSER, Namibia – There’s a gathering storm over the horizon on the wide expanse known as the Salt Pan in Bitterwasser, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia. A huge dust cloud is getting bigger and bigger, and you quickly realize that this sandstorm isn’t caused by the …October 12, 2018

2019 Ford Edge ST: Yes, it's a Thing2.5/5

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – as journalists, it’s our duty to put aside any subjective opinions we may have and remain as objective as possible. But sometimes, the subject matter is so outrageous that’s it’s difficult to keep your head cool. Take the vehicle you see here, the 2019 Ford …October 9, 2018

2019 Nissan Altima: Finally Standing Out3.5/5

After years of declining Altima sales in Canada, Nissan has finally taken the bull by the horns. 2019 sees not only the arrival of the sixth generation of this midsize sedan, but also the addition of all-wheel drive. Finally some Competition for the Subaru Legacy! In the midsize sedan segment, …October 5, 2018

2019 Ford Edge: Focusing on What Pays Well3.5/5

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Let’s say you’re the owner of a muffin company and you notice your raspberry and blueberry muffins aren’t selling all too well. What do you do? You make bigger muffins and sell them at a lower price? And what if that doesn’t work? You remove …October 5, 2018

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