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Test Drives2025 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Put to the Test in Their Element
Off-road-ready vehicles are seldom used in extreme environments, but the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator are two exceptions. One is an iconic SUV, the other is a rugged pickup. Both are designed and engineered to tackle the toughest, most remote terrains with their generous ground clearance, advanced 4x4 systems and sturdy …
Test Drives2026 Porsche Macan Electric: Octane-Free Excitement4.0/5
Exotic brands like Ferrari , Lamborghini and McLaren may be slow to offer a fully electric SUV, but German rival Porsche already has a good thing going with the Macan Electric . Despite facing high expectations from customers, Porsche has managed to retain its core identity through electrification. So, even …
Test Drives1999 Dodge Viper GTS: Less Venomous Than Anticipated
As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …
Test Drives1969 Dodge Charger Daytona: From the Track to the Road
As some of you may know, The Car Guide all started with a French-written annual book, Le Guide de l’auto , nearly 60 years ago. The latter proved an instant hit and eventually became the most trusted source of information for car enthusiasts in Quebec. The book’s grand master, Jacques …
Test Drives2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: Green and Definitely Not Envious4.0/5
For families needing three rows of seats and looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle, Hyundai now delivers with not one, not two, but three options. In addition to the Santa Fe Hybrid and the second-generation Palisade , the latter arriving this fall with an available hybrid powertrain, the lineup includes the …
Test Drives2026 Honda Civic Hatchback: An Overlooked Star?4.5/5
The Honda Civic Hatchback made a return to Canada with the previous generation as a 2017 model, but it stopped being the cheap compact car it used to be a couple of decades ago. Essentially, it became the sedan’s more upscale twin. Unlike the locally built four-door Civic that Honda …
Test Drives2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Proud Pioneer Now In For a Fight4.0/5
Mitsubishi revolutionized the compact SUV segment in 2018 with the introduction of the first plug-in hybrid utility vehicle . Since then, many competitors have followed suit, and the technology is largely seen as a gateway to full electric mobility. It’s no surprise that the Outlander PHEV sold nearly 15,000 units …
Test Drives2025 Ford Mustang GT/CS: The Seductive Side of the V84.0/5
In today’s fast-evolving automotive world, where electrification sets the pace and SUVs rule the roads, a few icons simply refuse to die. Among them, the Ford Mustang stands tall, living its best life ever since its debut in 1964. Sure, the Mustang Mach-E crossover has helped keep the brand in …
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