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Kia, GM Refresh Their Image as Focus Shifts to Electric Vehicles

13/01/2021

The transition to electric vehicles marks a turning point in automotive history. In order to emphasize this new chapter, a growing number of automakers are refreshing their corporate image including their iconic logos. In 2020, it was Volkswagen and Nissan. We’re just two weeks into 2021 and both Kia and …

What to Expect From the Auto Industry in 2021?

07/01/2021

While 2020 was full of disruption and disappointment, we are curious to find out what 2021 has in store. The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and hopes of a return to “normal” life starting in the fall. In the …

Top 10 Vehicle Reveals of 2020

29/12/2020

Another year has come and gone (one that we won’t forget anytime soon) and once again many new vehicles were revealed by automakers including sedans, sporty cars, SUVs and pickups. Unsurprisingly, electrification continues to spread across the industry. Let’s take a look back at the top 10 new models that …

8 Memorable Concepts from 2020

24/12/2020

This year saw most auto shows and many vehicle debuts being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet automakers still found ways to reveal their new models as well as concepts that foreshadow what the future will look like. Without further ado, here are eight memorable concepts that caught our …

Hyundai Shifts Into High Gear With N and N Line Models

16/12/2020

While developing a new electric vehicle sub-brand called IONIQ , Hyundai is accelerating efforts to please sporty drivers and thrill seekers by leveraging its new N division. In fact, the Korean automaker is planning something big—seven new performance models will join the lineup by the end of 2022. N and …

2022 Honda Civic Prototype Gets Mixed Reviews So Far

08/12/2020

Before it officially introduces the highly anticipated, eleventh-generation Civic in late spring, Honda recently showed a prototype that appears to be really close to the production model Canadians will get to drive starting next fall. Yep, the new Civic will look pretty much like the car on these pictures. So …

Affordable Sports Cars Still Have a Market

02/12/2020

Despite the overwhelming popularity of SUVs and pickups, North American consumers still show interest in affordable sports cars, as evidenced by the continued success of the Mazda MX-5 and the upcoming redesign of the Nissan Z, which has generated plenty of buzz on social media since the reveal of the …

BMW’s Electrifying Future Starts With the iX

25/11/2020

Similar to Nissan with the Ariya , Cadillac with the LYRIQ and Volkswagen with the ID.4 , BMW is about to write another chapter in its prestigious history with the launch of the all-new iX electric crossover, inspired by the iNEXT concept from the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Admittedly, …

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf R: Which One’s Your Favourite?

18/11/2020

Even though the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf won’t come to Canada in base trim, we will still have the sporty Golf GTI and Golf R, which made their debut in March and early November, respectively. They will hit the market at around the same time, in late 2021, as 2022 models.

5 Supercars That Are Blowing Our Minds Right Now

11/11/2020

The world of supercars and hypercars is full of high-tech innovations, spectacular designs and breathtaking performance. Manufacturers are making no compromises in their quest for supremacy. Here are five that grabbed the spotlight and caught our attention in recent weeks… Bugatti Bolide What if Bugatti developed an extreme, track-focused hyper …