U.S. magazine WardsAuto has released its top 10 list of the best car interiors and user experiences of 2025. Once again, the staff based their decisions on several criteria including design aesthetic, comfort, ergonomics, materials, fit-and-finish and the user-friendliness of displays and controls. Not all vehicles were considered, mind you—only …

Small pickups with unibody construction are nothing new—think of the Volkswagen Caddy, Dodge Rampage or Subaru Brat/Baja—but the segment enjoyed a renaissance four years ago when Ford and Hyundai simultaneously launched the Maverick and Santa Cruz in North America. These are two highly distinctive products full of innovations, but more …

Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …

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 …

Seoul, South Korea— The Hyundai Staria is unlike any other minivan sold in Canada. Over here, typical family haulers are relatively generic-looking and more about substance than style. The only exception to this rule is arguably the new, all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz , which is a colourful modern-day interpretation of …

Seoul, South Korea— A contraction of the words “ion” and “unique,” the IONIQ name was first used on an electrified compact car back in 2017 and popularized by the IONIQ 5 crossover and IONIQ 6 sedan in recent years. For 2026, Hyundai continues its EV offensive with a new three-row …

Electric vehicle shoppers in Canada are currently out of luck. Earlier this year, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program came to an abrupt end due to a lack of funds, eliminating rebates of up to $5,000. And don’t forget Quebec, which also suspended its own incentives of …

Cars big and small now account for less than 15 percent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada as consumers continue to migrate toward SUVs and crossovers. Automakers sure aren’t complaining. After all, these are more expensive and therefore more profitable vehicles. But what if you’re on a budget?

Patrick Nadeau, a Quebec driver who made a roundtrip of more than 15,700 km to Mexico in a Hyundai IONIQ 5 in the fall of 2022, is now attempting to repeat the experience by travelling all the way to the Arctic and back. The project, which is supported by Hyundai …

Hyundai , which plans to double its hybrid offerings over the next few years, has unveiled a brand new hybrid system that aims to set benchmarks for power and fuel economy. The Korean automaker has employed its extensive experience not only with hybrid powertrains, but also with motor and battery …

Following a first look at the redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade a few months ago, the automaker has finally shared technical details and specs as it aims to attract even more customers. While our last trip to South Korea led us to believe that the V6 would be replaced by a …

Hyundai yesterday introduced the second-generation Nexo and the third generation of its fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology in a world premiere the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, this new, boldly styled crossover is based on the Initium concept unveiled last fall, …

Seoul, South Korea— The Hyundai Ioniq 6 was introduced in 2022 (for the 2023 model year), and three years later it's already time for a refresh. Today at the Seoul Motor Show, the South Korean manufacturer revealed an updated version of its aerodynamic, battery-powered sedan, complete with a new and …

Hyundai ’s new mobility software brand Pleos, introduced a few days ago at the Korean automaker’s developer conference in Seoul, will redefine the user experience in future Hyundai vehicles with a next-generation infotainment system called Pleos Connect. The name is a compound word combining the Greek word ‘Pleo’, meaning ‘more’, …

Looking at all the three-row midsize SUVs available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . While obviously not as popular as compact SUVs, these vehicles are a great fit for many Canadian families, whether driving …

Two days after announcing a huge $21 billion USD investment over four years to produce vehicles and steel in the U.S., Korean automaker Hyundai officially inaugurated its new Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia on Wednesday. The top brass at Hyundai and Kia were on hand alongside the state’s governor, other …