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Porsche is offering a unique twist for those who test drive the Porsche Cayenne SUV at their local Porsche Centres in Canada this fall: limited-edition hot sauces inspired by the vehicle itself.

The automotive industry is seeing a dramatic shift in 2024, with several beloved sports cars being discontinued.

Hoonigan, the automotive giant created by the late Ken Block, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to filings with a Delaware court, Hoonigan’s game plan is to restructure its operations having discharged a massive $1.2 billion in debt while securing some $570 million in capital. The latter of those two figures will hopefully come from a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) that the company has entered with its debtors (of which there are so very many).

Aston Martin just pulled off the Formula 1 equivalent of signing LeBron James in his prime, landing Adrian Newey—the most revered designer in the sport’s modern era.

The European Union’s 2035 deadline to ban new combustion engine cars was supposed to be the ultimate play in the push for EVs.

The latest EY Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) reveals that interest in electric vehicles (EV) among U.S. consumers has dropped significantly.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle-pedestrian fatalities have increased by 33 percent over the last 20 years, despite a decrease in overall vehicle occupant deaths.

Dodge has a new Durango SRT Hellcat special edition: The Hammerhead. It’ll join the existing 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary models as the brand sees out the last of its HEMI V8s. Like the previous two, the formula here is much the same. There will be a limited production run with special aesthetic changes and badging, as well as some upgraded standard equipment.

For some people, all-wheel drive is a necessity when shopping for a new car.

This week Mike drives the last muscle car left standing, the Ford Mustang GT. Kyle takes a first drive in the Volvo EX90 and later, a spin in the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance. Hyundai introduces an off-road version of the all-electric Ioniq 5 while Volvo releases a new XC90. Nissan teases that the Silvia could come back as an EV.

Stellantis NV has issued a recall for approximately 1.46 million Ram 1500 trucks due to a software issue that could potentially disable key safety systems, including the electronic stability control.

Stellantis is under investigation by U.S. authorities following reports of engine fires in Jeep vehicles, specifically the Wrangler and Gladiator models from 2021 to 2023.

As new vehicle prices continue to creep ever higher, used cars remain a practical option for saving money on your next vehicle. However, the excitement of snagging a bargain can quickly fade if and when repairs and maintenance costs start to pile up.

The 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list features a variety of powertrains, offering something for every type of car enthusiast. From turbocharged engines to hybrid systems, this year's winners come from a diverse range of manufacturers. Let's take a look!

Audi fully commits to all-wheel drive (and AWD performance) for 2025. The A3’s base front-wheel drive trim is now gone, and there’s more RS in the S3 than ever. It’s a good time to like small, turbocharged sedans.

"The transition to electrification will not be linear," says Volvo exec Jim Rowan.

This week’s biggest Formula 1 news centers around the surprising replacement of Logan Sargeant at Williams. After a challenging season and a costly crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, Williams has opted to bring in Franco Colapinto to fill the seat. Colapinto, the first Argentinian F1 driver since 2001, is currently competing in F2 with one win and two podium finishes to his name.

Nissan’s entry-level, rear-wheel drive sports car bowed out in the early 2000s, but its reputation as a car person’s car has stuck around for the proceeding decades. Now, Nissan looks to be reviving its smaller sports car with an electrified powertrain, per Drive. Speaking with Australian media, Nissan Vice-President Global Product Strategy Ivan Espinosa said that the project isn’t very far along, but it is in progress. “We've been doing some very early upstream exercises of what the architecture could look like,” Espinosa said. “You need to find something that can work globally in order to have enough scale.”

Aston Martin is bringing the Vanquish back after a six-year hiatus, and it’s clear they’re sticking to their formula: big, fast, and unapologetically expensive.

BMW has confirmed that it will introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in 2028.

Scout Motors, Volkswagen’s rugged electric SUV and truck spin-off, said this month that it will show off the designs for both models on October 24. Frankly, the timing couldn’t be better. For starters, the Scout has experienced a little bit of a resurgence in the media thanks to Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, who owns one. Just six months ago, a lot of North Americans may have never heard of Scout, but Walz’ Midwest Dad Energy and a Glacier Blue Scout have changed that.

Volvo just can't give up sedans, it seems.

The XC90 gets another—heavier—facelift to stay competitive in the luxury SUV scene.

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are de facto the official vehicles of hot wives across the country.

It almost seems a crime to make a mildly-lifted hatchy-looking EV like the Ioniq 5 and not make it cooler than “electric toaster that’s very good at going from A-to-B,” thankfully, Hyundai has been working hard to rectify this. The Ioniq 5 N is widely held to be the best-driving performance EV on the market, and now there’s something for off-road enthusiasts with the Ioniq 5 XRT.

Like its Infiniti QX80 sibling, the Armada is waving goodbye to the V8 for 2025.

The AutoGuide.com research department has just uncovered a new trademark filing from Mazda that could hint at another future model from the small Japanese automaker.

This week we discuss our Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GR86 sibling rivalry comparison, the Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept heading into production, and a beefier off-road version of the Ford Bronco Sport. Kyle also takes a drive in the new Mini Cooper S three-door as well as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Ford is recalling 90,736 vehicles due to engine intake valves that could potentially break while the engine is in operation.

September 1, 2024, will be remembered as a significant day in Ferrari's racing history, not just for its victories but for the broader implications these wins carry.

The Silverado got a big update in 2024 with new looks, new equipment, and more. For 2025, things remain largely unchanged, though Chevrolet has increased prices anyway.

Initially, Mercedes-Benz had planned for both an ICE and an electric S-Class. It got them. The regular ol’ S-Class stuck around with its V8, and the EQS filled the role of the EV.

Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, which includes ending its participation in certain external rankings, such as those organized by LGBTQ advocacy groups.

General Motors has been accused of selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles with faulty transmissions.

Two Republican lawmakers have asked the US Defense Department to add CATL, a Chinese battery producer, to a list of restricted companies that may work with the Chinese military. CATL also supplies battery cells for EVs made by automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, BMW, and Ford. Ford is also currently building a battery plant in Michigan that will use licensed CATL cells, per Reuters. 

Hyundai has officially confirmed that its widely acclaimed N Vision 74 concept will transition from concept to production.

Ford has revealed the pricing for the 2025 Bronco Sport on its build-and-price tool, providing details on the cost of the new Sasquatch package for various trims.

So the Jaguar I-Pace, previously recalled for catching on fire, has once again been recalled because it still catches on fire.

Ford is offering a new factory-backed power upgrade for owners of the 2023-2024 Bronco Raptor and 2024 Ranger Raptor.

Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury spinoff, already has its electrified models. While fleshing those out, the company will also look to capitalize on the popularity of hybrids. During Hyundai’s CEO Investor Day, the company said it will add hybrid variants for all of its Genesis models.

Consumer Reports recently conducted its first survey focused on used vehicles by brand.

On August 26, the Canadian government announced that it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, in addition to a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum. Most importantly, the tariff applies to all EVs shipped from China, which means they will affect Teslas as well. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the tariffs would counter what he called China’s policy of over-capacity, per Reuters. “I think we all know that China is not playing by the same rules.”

Dodge is teasing what could be the future of police vehicles with a concept that previews the next Charger Pursuit cop car.

Cadillac order guides have revealed pricing for the 2025 Optiq, the brand's entry-level electric vehicle.

As with most 2025 light-duty vehicles, the new Santa Cruz comes with a price increase compared to its predecessor.

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has a new entry point, the Sonata SE. Pricing for it, along with the rest of the lineup, has been announced. The SE starts at $27,800 including $1,150 in destination charges. Thanks to the new entry-trim, the cheapest Sonata now costs $815 less than last year.

Continental Tire has initiated a recall for a specific batch of passenger car tires primarily sold as original equipment for Audi A4 and A5 models.

The Ford Bronco Sport is getting its first significant refresh, bringing a host of tech upgrades and the introduction of a new Sasquatch trim.

A new Nissan Armada will debut next week.

As you may have noticed, the AutoGuide team has accumulated a lot of miles in Toyotas this year.

According to the latest study from iSeeCars.com, the average vehicle has an 8.6 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles or more.

Cadillac has unveiled the 2025 Escalade, and while the highly anticipated SUV won’t hit dealer lots until early next year, pricing details are now available.

Seoul is set to implement new rules by late September that will ban electric vehicles (EVs) with batteries charged over 90% from entering underground parking garages.

The long-awaited customer deliveries of the 2024 GMC Sierra EV have officially begun, two years after its debut in late 2022.

If you’re holding out for that mythical $25,000 electric vehicle, you might as well be waiting for politicians to stop lying.

BMW has announced a major recall affecting 720,796 vehicles across various model lines due to a potential fire risk linked to a short circuit under the hood.

Dodge has finally delivered on its promise with the arrival of the Hurricrate inline-six crate engines.

Let’s get this one out of the way right now: no, the RS3’s much cooler hatchback body style is not available in North America because Audi hates you.

Ford has decided to cancel its plans for a three-row all-electric SUV, a move that comes after initially delaying the project from 2025 to 2027.