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2021 Aston Martin DBX: The SUV Prince4.0/5

The Aston Martin DBX , the British automaker’s first-ever SUV, is not the fastest or the most powerful out there. It’s also not the most luxurious or the most expensive. As for technology and equipment, it trails competitors in those departments, as well. However, one look at its exquisite silhouette …

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2021 Toyota Corolla Apex: Not the Sporty Corolla We’re Hoping For3.5/5

Let’s be honest, the Toyota Corolla no longer deserves the slow and boring car tag that keeps sticking to it since like forever—not with the latest generation based on the automaker’s TNGA-C platform. Yes, you can have some fun behind the wheel of this Japanese compact that’s historically known for …

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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Cheaper AND Better4.5/5

Chevrolet didn’t have to revolutionize the Bolt EV but it did introduce a refreshed and updated model for 2022 that’s significantly cheaper than its predecessor. And the loveable electric hatchback is finally getting a “big” brother in the form of the all-new Bolt EUV crossover. In terms of styling, the …

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2022 Volkswagen Taos: Baby Tiguan Makes a Good First Impression3.5/5

Volkswagen is having a critical year. In addition to launching its first-ever electric SUV, the ID.4 , the German automaker is finally giving Canadians another small SUV to consider. The all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos will arrive in dealerships a few weeks from now, and The Car Guide recently had the …

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2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: What the Hell is That?4.0/5

The new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is arguably one of the strangest vehicles you can find on the market right now. Why? Well, think about it. This is a medium-to-large SUV with seating for up to seven and aging looks, yet it packs a monstrous engine delivering over 700 …

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2022 Kia Carnival: 10 Things We Like or Dislike4.0/5

Modern minivans must reinvent themselves and be creative if they hope to curb their steady extinction as sport utility vehicles (SUV) keep ruling the market. This is what the all-new 2022 Kia Carnival is trying to do as a fresh replacement for the Sedona in Canada. The company says it’s …

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2021 BMW M4 Competition: BMW at Its Finest4.5/5

The new 2021 BMW M4 Competition is a clear embodiment of what BMW does best. Equal parts calm and crazy, wise and wild, this formidable car can be driven leisurely on any given day before morphing into a corner-devouring monster as soon as you hit the track. The M4 works …

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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4: Here’s to (Almost) Perfect Compromises4.0/5

As the 911 gets better and better with every generation, it manages to keep its identity and DNA. And, from time to time, a Targa model pops up and squeezes itself between the multiple coupe and convertible offerings inside the 911’s prestigious lineup, offering discerning buyers an alternative of debatable …

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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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2021 Lexus IS: One Step Forward, The Other Won’t Follow3.5/5

For 2021, two compact luxury sedans from Japan introduced new generations to hopefully catch up with the German rivals and also ward off Korea’s impressive Genesis G70 . The Acura TLX and Lexus IS are now sportier and more skilled in their respective ways. But when we tested the latter …

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2021 Subaru Forester: Practical, But Stuck in the Middle4.0/5

The Subaru Forester is still one of the Japanese automaker’s most popular vehicles, but as far as compact SUVs go it’s the second worst-selling model in Canada, ahead of the Mitsubishi Outlander which is transitioning to a new generation for 2022. The problem is fierce competition not only from other …