Tests and Features

Bologna, Italy— With the brand new Urus SE joining the Revuelto and Temerario , all of them plug-in hybrids, the entire Lamborghini portfolio is now electrified. This SUV is largely responsible for the fact that the exotic Italian automaker, which sold just 265 vehicles worldwide in 1999, posted record sales …

Porto, Portugal— The Audi A6 is a true luxury car even though it slots below the full-size A8 in the German automaker's portfolio. Now built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), it continues to be available in four-door sedan and five-door wagon (Avant) body styles in Europe and other markets …

The Ford Maverick had barely entered the market as a 2022 model, and we already knew that it was going to make a killing. With mid-size and full-size models now rivalling high-end luxury cars in terms of pricing, a small pickup truck with reasonable capabilities, minimal fuel consumption and an …

Launched in 2010 as a 2011 model, the Mitsubishi RVR was an instant hit thanks to its friendly face and practical size. At the same time, some people complained about its lack of refinement, but compared to a Jeep Compass or Suzuki SX4 , the RVR still had a lot …

While not always defined by major or revolutionary changes, mid-cycle updates to the various Porsche 911 models tend to be introduced one after another, like a never-ending striptease designed to preserve the iconic sports car’s well-deserved aura at all costs. For the 992.2 911 Carrera S introduced earlier this year, …

The once immensely popular two-row midsize SUV segment is becoming less and less attractive to families. In fact, some manufacturers have jumped ship or given their products a whole new purpose. The Ford Edge and Toyota Venza are no more, the latest Hyundai Santa Fe (now with standard three-row seating) …

The Lexus RX and TX are not only The Car Guide ’s Best Buys in the midsize luxury SUV segment for 2025, but they also lead Canadian sales by a long shot, benefitting from the strong reputation for quality and reliability that Toyota’s premium brand has built over the years.

Alongside electric powertrains, many automakers are still working to optimize the performance and efficiency of their combustion engines. On the other hand, some keep launching outrageous gas guzzlers that are every environmentalist’s nightmare. After compiling a list of the most fuel-efficient cars and most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market, we’ll …

Customer satisfaction with tire traction and handling is down from a year ago and affects brand loyalty, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. Vehicle owners who say they had one problem with tire traction and handling have a loyalty rate that is 19 percentage …

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 …