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This summer, Lamborghini will introduce the new high-performance electrified supercar that will replace the Huracán in the lineup starting next year. Codenamed “634,” the model is expected to be called Temerario according to the latest reports. The Italian automaker today shared details about the powertrain, which will consist of a …

The compact luxury SUV segment is where you’ll find some of the best-selling vehicles in Canada. Which ones are the best buys you can make in 2024? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models available and come up with the top three below. Since none …

First announced in late January, the return of plug-in hybrids to GM’s vast portfolio in North America is getting an official deadline. The first units will arrive in 2027. GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed the news in an interview for The Detroit News earlier this week. The year is no …

Will Ford find another way to upset Mustang purists? The automaker did it with the launch of the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover four years ago, and it could strike again sometime in the next few years. The iconic pony car’s success here and abroad has Ford planning an expansion of …

Despite carrying just four models, Mitsubishi managed to post record sales in Canada last year—up 62 percent from 2022—and momentum continues so far in 2024. Speaking of which, the company today announced its “Momentum 2030” business plan that it previously shared with U.S. and Canadian dealers earlier this week. As …

Chinese automakers like BYD have been making plenty of headlines lately, including this week when U.S. president Joe Biden quadrupled tariffs on electric vehicles from China from roughly 25% to 100%. BYD, which is looking to expand its presence and build an assembly plant in Mexico, has just launched a …

Honda announced plans on Thursday to double investment in electric vehicles to 10 trillion yen (approx. $88 billion CAD) by 2030 as it seeks to go fully electric by 2040. In April, the Japanese auto giant announced the largest auto investment in Canada's history with a new $15 billion EV …

It’s official: the next generation of the Mazda CX-5 will include a hybrid powertrain as an option. The announcement was made as part of the company’s latest earnings call. Will it be a standard hybrid or a plug-in hybrid? That we don’t know for now. The larger CX-70 and CX-90 …

Kia is currently testing not one but two pickup prototypes on U.S. roads. One appears to be the new Tasman that will be sold in global markets outside of North America, while the other looks like an EV9 with a cargo bed in the back. We’ll obviously focus on the …

Alfa Romeo made it clear last February that its formidable twin-turbocharged V6 won’t return after the 2024 model year. Today, the company announced a Super Sport special edition for the Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio limited at 275 units and 175 units, respectively. A tiny number of those are available …

Shannonville, Ontario— Much like sedans, sports cars are losing momentum—and fast. Sure, they’ve never been better or more powerful, but their popularity has dropped significantly. Blame SUVs and crossovers once again. In the past few months we’ve had to bid farewell to the Audi R8, Audi TTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge …

Sevilla, Spain— The Vantage has been part of Aston Martin ’s lineup for 74 years and gets an extensive update for the 2025 model year including extra power as well as various chassis enhancements. Electrification is nowhere to be found, mind you. The Car Guide recently flew to Spain to …

Over the past few months, the Car Guide has covered every technical aspect about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class lineup , including the brand-new G 580 electric model . The G-Wagen has kept its boxy appearance intact since its introduction in 1979, but you will now find some form of electrification …

Ever since the 2 Series Gran Coupe exited the North American market, BMW’s lineup has been lacking a punchy and practical little car. Sure, the 2 Series is an excellent gateway to the brand, but it’s by no means family-friendly. But here comes the 2024 BMW X1 M35i, a subcompact …

When talking about Honda SUVs, the best-selling CR-V is the first one that comes to mind, obviously, then the smaller HR-V and the larger Pilot . A lot of people seem to forget that the Passport even exists, and yet it proves to be quite capable and a solid pick …

As a leader in hybrid technology, Toyota made a great move when it electrified its compact sedan five years ago, capitalizing on the huge popularity and stellar reputation of the Corolla while realizing that the Prius would probably never go mainstream due to its design and price. Granted, the latest …

Ford Mustang drivers from all over Quebec as well as other Canadian provinces, the U.S. and even France joined forces on Sunday for the longest Mustang convoy of all time—a unique way to mark the iconic pony car’s 60th anniversary. Around 2,100 people had registered for the record-breaking event. They …

Santa Barbara, California— Acura, just like parent company Honda, was late to the EV party. The all-new 2024 ZDX is landing just now in dealerships across the U.S., and the first units in Canada are scheduled to arrive around late May. Luckily, the brand invited the media including yours truly …

Honda , Toyota , Hyundai , Tesla and Mazda are examples of car companies with well-documented paint problems. Some of them have been hit with class action lawsuits as a result. Nissan is another one generating a number of complaints. Earlier this spring, The Car Guide learned that some 2020 …

The three-row utility vehicle is kind of the family Swiss Army knife. But beyond the utility part of its task, this once mundane all-purpose hauler has more recently been given a new task: developing a personality. For 2024, the Chevrolet Traverse has undergone a thorough redesign that has taken its …