Instead of developing different architectures for its various electric vehicles, GM has invested $35 billion in a single, modular platform called Ultium, which can operate with up to three power units. The Equinox EV, which has absolutely nothing in common with the gas-powered Equinox other than the name, offers a choice of front-wheel drive (210 horsepower, 400-480 km of estimated range) and all-wheel drive (290 horsepower, 350 km of range).
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 …
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …
The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …
As you know, there aren’t too many EV models available in Canada for less than $50,000 before tax and incentives, especially since we lost the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Kia Soul EV . The former will return with a new generation in 2026 and the latter will be replaced by …
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing over a dozen different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform …
Looking for a new vehicle? The Car Guide ’s Best Buys section is always a good place to start. If you have a particular model in mind or maybe a few, our test drives and reviews will tell you about their various strengths and weaknesses. We also make a point …
Beyond no longer having to maintain an internal combustion engine and fill it up with expensive fuel, the beauty of an electric vehicle for many is the quiet and relaxed driving experience that comes with it. There is, however, a safety hazard when things get too quiet. Just ask Chevrolet.
Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2025 finalists. “The competition for these awards will be fierce this year,” said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert. “We …
While Tesla continues to rule the North American EV market, the battle for second place—or first place among legacy automakers—is rather fascinating to watch. At the moment, General Motors finds itself in that position. Helped by a strong progression in Q3 2024, GM has now sold over 300,000 EVs in …
Starting this week, General Motors will begin opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers in North America with the use of a GM-approved CCS-NACS adapter, the automaker announced on Wednesday. Pre-order is available now. Customers in Canada will be able to purchase their adapter for …
Tired of waiting for the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV to arrive? The company has now released pricing and timing details for Canada. The compact electric crossover is built at the Ramos Arizpe assembly plant in Mexico alongside the larger Chevrolet Blazer EV , not to mention the Honda Prologue …