First Drives

The Ford Maverick had barely entered the market as a 2022 model, and we already knew that it was going to make a killing. With mid-size and full-size models now rivalling high-end luxury cars in terms of pricing, a small pickup truck with reasonable capabilities, minimal fuel consumption and an …

While not always defined by major or revolutionary changes, mid-cycle updates to the various Porsche 911 models tend to be introduced one after another, like a never-ending striptease designed to preserve the iconic sports car’s well-deserved aura at all costs. For the 992.2 911 Carrera S introduced earlier this year, …

The once immensely popular two-row midsize SUV segment is becoming less and less attractive to families. In fact, some manufacturers have jumped ship or given their products a whole new purpose. The Ford Edge and Toyota Venza are no more, the latest Hyundai Santa Fe (now with standard three-row seating) …

Los Angeles, California— As one of the 96 automotive journalists serving as jurors for the annual World Car Awards, I get to test drive a number of vehicles that are sold overseas but not in Canada. One of them is the all-new Hyundai Inster , an electric city car that …

This year, Cadillac is entering the ultra-exclusive segment of full-size electric SUVs with the 2025 Escalade IQ . The Escalade 's electrified variant may share its name with the brand's most iconic model (since the turn of the century), but that's the only thing the two road-going behemoths have in …

Laughlin, NV— The heavy-duty truck market comes down to just three players: Ford , General Motors and Ram . For a very long time, these three American manufacturers have been engaged in a merciless battle to attract or retain customers who need to haul and tow heavy loads and carry …

As we all know, Acura is currently facing a brand image problem. You see, most people choose the product over the badge. The fact that the model lineup is missing a few pieces and not getting refreshed as frequently as it should certainly doesn’t help. For a long time now, …

Malága, Spain— The third generation of the popular Audi Q5 is making its debut for 2025, based on the same Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture as the new A5 lineup. The Car Guide recently got an exclusive opportunity to put the Q5 and the sportier SQ5 to the test in …

Los Angeles, CA —The three-diamond car manufacturer caused quite a stir in 2021 when it revealed the fourth generation of its popular compact SUV, the Outlander. The design, inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept presented in 2019, was unconventional, with a front end featuring close-to-the-ground headlamps and predominant chrome accents …

While uncertainty haunts the automotive industry, it seems that Porsche has found a reliable recipe for overcoming the tides. The Stuttgart-based brand assembles profitable SUVs by the boatload to keep its balance sheet healthy and investors happy, while investing in electric technologies to comply with government requirements. Thanks to this, …