Kia Presents the EV5 Electric Concept
Kia has shared first images of the new EV5 concept, which is a precursor of the all-electric production model to come. The EV5 is destined first to be sold in China, and that should start there later this year.
3/22/2023
Hyundai Reiterates Commitment to Physical Buttons in Vehicle Interiors
Hyundai says it will continue to equip its vehicle interiors with physical buttons rather than going with solely touch-sensitive commands. The automaker cites safety reasons among others to explain its strategy.
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2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: A Devilish 1,025 HP
Dodge has introduced the latest special edition of its Challenger. The SRT Demon 170 will offer a maximum output of 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque, no less.
3/21/2023
Video: This Is What happens Inside Your Tires When You Drive
A GoPro camera mounted inside a tire shows what happens in there when you drive. The deformations of the rubber are pretty impressive.
3/21/2023
2024 Acura Integra Type S to Offer 320 HP
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S sedan will be rated at 320 hp of output, the Japanese automaker has confirmed. That's five more than the Honda Civic Type R offers.
3/21/2023
GM Files Patents Multistow Name, Destined for a New Tailgate for Pickups
GM has filed a patent request for the name Multistow, to be used for a new tailgate for pickups. There’s no longer any doubt, the tailgate arms race is on in the pickup truck segment
3/20/2023
Two Separate Recalls Affect over 300,000 Hyundai vehicles in Canada
Over 300,000 Hyundai models are being recalled in Canada as part of two major campaigns. One affects multiple models, the other just the Veloster.
3/20/2023
Audi Confirms Q6 e-tron for Next Year
Audi has confirmed the arrival of a new electric model. As its name suggests, the Q6 e-tron will slip into the German automaker’s lineup between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron. The electric SUV could debut in Europe this year and in North America in 2024, likely as a 2025 model.
3/20/2023
Major Vehicle Price Hikes Planned by Porsche
Porsche announced this week that it will be significantly increasing the price of its vehicles over the course of the next year. The brand's future electric models will not escape the inflation.
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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review: Drive Small, Pack Big
The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a wagon but it offers more interior space than some crossovers. And of course, it has that famed Swedish interior fit and finish to further seduce you. Here’s our review
3/17/2023
One Million Miles for this 2003 Honda Accord
A 2003 Honda Accord is the latest vehicle known to have passed the million-miles-driven milestone. The 3.0L V6 engine it currently runs on is the original one in the car when it was bought new 20 years ago.
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Pricing for Canada Announced
Hyundai Canada has announced pricing for the 2023 Ioniq 6 sedan. The offer starts, unsurprisingly, at $54,999, which is below the $55,000 limit to keep the EV eligible for government discounts, both federally and provincially. Note that outside Quebec, only the RWD version gets a provincial discount (where they are offered).
3/17/2023
The Next BMW X2 Will Also Be Offered in Electric Version
BMW confirmed there will be an electric version of the next-generation X2 SUV. It remains to be seen if the future iX2, as it’s to be called, will be offered in North America.
3/17/2023
Seat Belt Issue Prompts Honda Recall of 500,000 Vehicles
Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix a problem with seat belts that could wear out over time. In Canada, just over 51,000 models are affected.
3/17/2023
Volkswagen Unveils the ID. 2all, the Electric People’s Car
Volkswagen has presented the ID. 2all electric concept, conceived as a new people’s car, thanks in good part to a selling price of around 25,000 Euros. It’s not really expected that the model will be sold in North America, but time will tell what VW finally decides.
3/16/2023
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB Show Off Updates
Mercedes-Benz presents the 2024 GLA and 2024 GLB SUVs, plus their AMG variants. The GLA models will debut late in 2023, the GLBs in early 2024.
3/16/2023
BMW Teases a First Look at its Next 5 Series
BMW offers a first look at its upcoming 5 Series... which is hidden under a tarp. No matter, becasu the really big news is that an electric variant is definitely in the works.
3/16/2023
Revised Nissan Sylphy for China Could Be Preview of our 2024 Sentra
The Chinese-market Nissan Sylphy is getting an interior and exterior update, the latter including a new front grille. This could well mean Nissan is preparing a similar revision of the North American Sentra model for 2024.
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Nissan Recalls Ariya EVs Over a Problem with Steering Wheel That Could Come Off
Nissan is recalling just over 1,000 Ariya EVs because of a problem with the steering wheel that can fall off. Fortunately, the glitch was discovered before the vehicles were delivered to customers.
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2023 Subaru Solterra First Drive: Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks
The 2023 Subaru Solterra: a new dog that its maker wants to show has learned some old tricks. Can this all-electric urban crossover satisfy the weekend-warrior and off-road needs of Subaru loyalists? Can it poach potential EV buyers and bring them in the Subaru fold? Here’s our first drive review.
3/15/2023
2024 Kia EV9: Design Revealed
Kia has unveiled the interior and exterior design of the 2024 Kia EV9, its all-new three-row all-electric crossover coming for 2024.
3/14/2023
2023 Kia Telluride X-Line Review: X Marks the Spot, to Keep Up With the Joneses
For now, the 2023 Kia Telluride X-Line is a good choice for families, provided you have a good budget for the vehicle and room left over for gas (note that on the horizon, there's the unofficial electric replacement on the way, but the EV9 is not quite ready yet). Here's our review of the revised 2023 Telluride.
3/14/2023
2023 Easter Safari: Jeep Teases What’s to Come
In anticipation of the 2023 edition of its annual Easter Safari, Jeep has teased a couple of the concept models it will be bringing to the event. Once again this year, we're expecting to see quite the tapestry of far-out prototypes.
3/14/2023
Volkswagen Confirms its Battery Mega-Factory Will Be in Canada
Volkswagen has confirmed it will build its North American battery mega-plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Access to Canadian natural resources played a major role in the company's decision.
3/14/2023