3,500 km in a hybrid-powertrain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica – what could go wrong? The trusty minivan proves an ideal companion for a family of four crossing the Rockies. Here’s our appraisal of a long family road trip on hybrid power.

This week the devotees at the GM Authority website learned through sources that General Motors has filed a trademark request for the Sport Control AWD name. The document stipulates that the name will also be used in combination with the following words: steering, traction control, suspension and braking systems for vehicles.

Audi has already said it hopes to sell 800,000 electric vehicles by 2025. Now the German automaker promises that it will introduce 12 electrified models ion that time frame. The first of those, the e-tron, has already been presented, and a sportier version is on the way.

Toyota is giving its Tundra a few tweaks for 2019. With several competing models getting refreshes this year, the move was a necessary one for the Japanese automaker. The TRD Pro version will have more capabilities than ever before, wrapped in a more muscular package.

The challenge, commercially speaking, is great for the 2019 Nissan Altima midsize sedan, now entering its 6th generation and needing to hold its own against the likes of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in a slow-selling segment. Here's our first-drive review.

Honda is giving its uber-popular Civic sedan and coupe a design and tech update for 2019. Details and Canadian pricing have just been released for the country’s best-selling car – for the past 21 years.

More safety, new version: Toyota has released details and Canadian pricing for the new 2019 Toyota Prius c city-focused hybrid car.

We get a first drive of the 2019 Subaru Forester and learn it is fun to drive, offers good acceleration and is solid on its new platform. The range of features as standard equipment is interesting, space is generous and the cabin is comfortable, and from the outside its new look is a success.

First introduced in Canada (though not in the U.S.), the small Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback is being discontinued in this country after 2019. It will continue to be offered in overseas markets.

For 2019, the BMW X5 arrives as an all-new SUV, featuring new engines, a new chassis and AWD architecture, new styling and tons o’ tech. Here’s our review.

The 2019 Audi Q3 has just made its media debut, and the consensus is that it is a substantially improved product. It will go to market in Canada and elsewhere in spring 2019.

The first SUV ever to be produced by Ferrari is scheduled for a 2022 launch, and it now has a name: Purosangue, meaning purebreed. Whether the new models manages to retain the full magic of the Ferrari brand remains to be seen – ie, a premium interior and exquisite sound insulation. It will also likely get a hybrid powertrain.

Consumers will get to use the new Care by Volvo program to subscribe and pay a flat fee to drive the new 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country, details and images for which have just been released.

It took a long time for Toyota to sign an agreement with Apple and get CarPlay integration into its vehicles, but it’s done. And now it appears that the automaker is set to announce an agreement with Google that will pave the way for integrating Android Auto compatibility as well.

We headed to Texas to meet the 2019 AMG GT4 coupe, a German missile of a coupe sedan that inspires confidence at high speed even while being practical enough for daily use. Here’s our Auto123.com first drive review.

Secretly obtained information is indicating that the Mazda CX-5 SUV will benefit from a more robust engine, more specifically the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine already powering the brand’s Mazda6 and CX-9 models. It also appears that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility will be included in the base models.

Toyota’s full-size SUV is back for the new year: The 2019 Toyota Sequoia will come in four configurations, all of them fitted with a towing package, and with an enhanced set of technologies and new safety systems.

Toyota will offer consumers an even wider range of models of its popular 4Runner SUV. A new variant called Nightshade makes its debut, while the TRD Pro gets upgraded off-road capabilities thanks to the addition of new technologies.

WardsAuto has come out with its third annual 10 Best UX list, recognizing the new 2018 and 2019 models offering the best user experiences to their occupants. These are the vehicles that make using all that new tech not just palatable, but pleasant – even experience-enhancing!

Dealership order books provided by manufacturers can be a juicy source of information regarding new models and variants, and it is through this channel that it has been unofficially confirmed a diesel version of the Jeep Wrangler will be offered to consumers in 2019 – more specifically, a 3.0L V6 with an 8-speed automatic.

Ford has just unveiled its own vision of the heavy-duty truck of the future. The F-Vision semi concept features a particular design, its cabin in the form of a visor clearly inspired by Marvel’s super-hero movies. For now it’s little more than a design study, but the potential for revolutionizing the transport industry is hard to miss.

After hesitating for a long time over the question, Porsche has finally made a decision regarding its diesel engines – and it’s goodbye to the technology. The decision certainly has its origins in the Volkswagen diesel scandal, but at the same time, Porsche’s clientele is showing an increasing preference for hybrid solutions.

It’s important not to compare the 2018 BMW X3 M40i to just any other SUV on the market. This vehicle sits squarely in the luxury compact SUV segment. The regular X3 is already pretty hard to beat, even as it faces down competition from the likes of the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC and others.

Having brought back the Supra to its catalogue, Toyota wants to revive two other iconic models: the Celica and the MR2. For that to happen, though, the Supra will have to perform well on the market. And ideally, like with the Supra, a development partner will need to come forward to enable cost-sharing.

In another sign that the times they are a’ changing, Ferrari has joined the list of automakers planning to get greener. The Italian automaker says 60% of its models will have hybrid powertrains by 2022. The reasons are two-fold: first, the company will have to meet emissions standards, and second, demand among its clientele for environmentally responsible models continues to grow.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado arrives on the market as the latest chapter in the long and rich history of the Chevrolet pickup truck. The new edition is, unsurprisingly, the most advanced yet and offers functionalities that would have been inconceivable on a truck of this type even 20 years ago. Here are 12 Chevy pickups that have marked history.

The Tesla Model 3 has successfully passed the crash tests administered by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the American equivalent of Transport Canada. Still ahead are the more rigorous tests carried out by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).

Résumé : The Chevrolet Silverado arrive totally renewed for 2019, and it’s clear no effort was spared by the manufacturer to make it the best Chevy truck ever produced. In the next year two new engines will join the two existing ones in the catalogue. Here’s our review of the 2019 Silverado, at play in the Great White North.

It appears that the official date of death for the Chrysler 300 has been identified; the model will be getting the axe in 2020. At the same time the automaker is planning to bring its Portal electric concept to production, giving the brand two minivans on its roster… though no cars.

Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio Quadrofoglio has been named Performance SUV of the Year by the Automotive Video Association (AVA), edging out the Maserati Levante GTS. In the Performance Car of the Year category, top honours went to the McLaren 720S.

Audi will show a GT version in concept form of its new electric e-tron electric model at the next Los Angeles auto show, coming up in November. Audi intends to produce 12 electrified vehicles over the next seven years, including several SUV models.

Ahead of our first drive review of the 2019 Nissan Altima in California next week, we give you the good news regarding its powertrain: all trims of the model sold in Canada will come with all-wheel drive as standard equipment.

Cadillac confirms it will expand its V-Series performance banner, starting in 2019 with the car formerly known as the CT6 V-Sport, now the CT6-V sedan. At the same time it is closing the books on the ATS-V and CTS-V cars after 2019.

The redesigned, 4th-gen new 2019 Hyundai Santa is off on the right foot, having just been given the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s best rating, that of Top Safety Pick+.

GMC casts its net wide with its extensive range of consumer-pleasing SUVs. Among the models available, if you need to transport up to 7 people or a bunch of luggage and gear, the Acadia is calling your name!

Volkswagen’s commercial vehicles division has produced a business-minded I.D. Buzz concept vehicle, able to run 600 km on a single charge. The I.D. Buzz Cargo, intended for commercial buyers, is certainly interesting – and not just esthetically.

At last week’s big launch for the new XT4 crossover, Cadillac made known its plan to introduce a new product every six months between now and 2020. The next to see the light of day will likely be a three-row SUV that the automaker plans to present at the next Detroit auto show.

For fans of racy driving, and even for those nostalgic for certain times past, the beast out of Detroit is still a reference, and a perfect mate for a day at the track. We review the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

Here now are full details for the new little Z4 roadster from BMW. The 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i is set to debut at Canadian dealerships in March 2019, while the 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Roadster will follow later in 2019. Check out our photo gallery as well.

It’s big, it’s practical, and it’s safe. The new 2019 Subaru Ascent has earned the Top Safety Pick+ rating for 2018 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Just don’t skimp on the headlights…

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder will offer a more expanded range of technologies and convenience features for the new year, according to information released by Nissan in the U.S. We expect the Canadian editions to follow suit.

If you were still in doubt that the manual gearbox is an endangered species in the automotive industry, that should be erased when news comes that a sporty roadster like the BMW Z4 won’t offer one to buyers. The market is simply too small to justify including it, says the automaker.

Manufacturers have certainly been paying very close attention to the pickup segment in recent years, and why can be summed up in one word: profitable. Here’s our scientific/unscientific ranking of the Top 10 Pickup Trucks in Canada in 2018. Can anyone touch the Big Three?

Toyota is working on a track-minded version of its reborn Toyota Supra, which is set to debut in 2019. The project’s chief engineer confirmed the interest, sending anticipation levels for the new Supra even higher.

Audi made the official presentation this week of the all-electric Audi e-tron SUV, the first fully electric production model from the German automaker. Auto123.com has the details and photos!

It’s not scheduled for launch until 2021, but BMW has provided a detailed early look at its Vision iNext, a fully electric, self-driving SUV.

The FCA Group has confirmed that a mid-size pickup truck will be added to the RAM product range in the coming years. Rumours are pointing to a 2022 launch for what could mark the return of the Dakota nameplate, on a vehicle sharing the upcoming Jeep Scrambler’s platform.

Cadillac is applying the brakes to the development process for a diesel engine, and will focus on electric mobility in the coming years. The brand-new XT4 crossover was supposed to get a diesel engine, but that fell by the wayside. Diesel technology won’t be abandoned completely, but its future at Cadillac will depend on demand.

Nissan has provided details and pricing in the U.S. for the 2019 Nissan LEAF. Pricing for all three trim levels will remain the same for American consumers, and this should indicate that Canadian pricing should follow suit.

We recently learned that the GT version of the VW Passat will get the axe in 2019, along with a couple of other trims of the sedan model. In the case of the GT, it had only been introduced this year! Another victim of the SUV gold rush...

The long list of contenders for World Car of the Year has been announced, as well as nominees for World Luxury Car of the Year, World Performance Car of the Year, World Green Car of the Year and World Urban Car of the Year.

New architecture, new engine, new tech: the 2019 Cadillac XT4 is what you get when a premium automaker gets to build from scratch and create a mini-version of one of its popular models. Meet the baby Escalade.

Nissan has announced details and pricing for the U.S. for the 2019 Nissan Rogue. The crossover is the brand’s top seller in both the U.S. and Canada. Any differences with the Canadian edition should be minor, but we’ll keep you posted!

In 1962, Mitsubishi introduced Japanese consumers to a car with decidedly minimalist styling and capabilities. The Minica would succeed beyond expectations, so much so that several generations went by as it was produced up until 2011.

The semi-finalists for the 2019 North American Car & Truck of the Year awards have been announced. The jury will select finalists in time for the Los Angeles auto show, and the big winners will be named in January in Detroit.

Lexus will become the world’s 1st manufacturer to equip a model with cameras (digital side-view mirrors) in place of exterior side-view mirrors, when the ES model goes to market in Japan. Screens placed on the A pillars will display an image recorded by the cameras on each side of the vehicle.

Subaru has announced details and U.S. pricing for its 2019 BRZ coupe. Consumers will also get treated to a new top-of-the-range Series.Gray limited edition. Only 250 units of this variant will be produced, and we don’t yet know if any will be destined for the Canadian market.

Saying farewell: Volkswagen announces a special Final Edition of the 2019 Beetle. The model will be available in coupe and convertible formats. It’s a historic moment that marks the end of a significant chapter in VW history, but who’s to say the model won’t be reborn in electrified form in a few years?

GM is recalling some 230,000 vehicles, including over 19,000 in Canada, due to an issue with the braking system. In all, nine different 2018-2019 models are affected – six of them carry the Chevrolet nameplate.

We now know details on the different trim levels that will be available of the revived new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The details concern the U.S. edition of the model, and it’s possible there might be some minor variations in the Canadian model when it appears.

General Motors has issued a new recall of more than 1.2 million full-size pickups and SUVs, including almost 96,000 in Canada, because of a potential power steering problem that could increase the risk of an accident.

It seems Volkswagen was a bit quick to announce that the upcoming new Rabbit edition of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, restricted to 3,000 units in the U.S., would not be limited in Canada. We are now told that production will be limited to 900 here.

Porsche is launching a program that will make it possible to rent its models short-term. The program will initially take the form of a pilot project in Atlanta, Georgia. Consumers will be able to rent a car or SUV for anywhere from four hours to a week, at a cost ranging from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.

The Honda CR-V has for years been a top seller in its segment. More efficient than ever, it delivers a reassuring ownership experience on every level. But you’re looking for an engaging driving experience, look elsewhere. Entertaining you is not in the CR-V’s mandate.

You can now retrofit your older Mazda with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility! During a presentation organized by Mazda Canada to present the new technologies included in the new 2019 CX-9, Mazda provided an exclusive scoop on what it’s about to offer its existing clientele.

The Lexus UX is about to make its debut in Canada, and Lexus has provided details on the two versions (regular and hybrid) it will come in. The first will be equipped solely with front-wheel drive, while the second gets an all-wheel drive system.

The Jaguar Land Rover Classic division is introducing Classic Infotainment Systems, new retrofit packages that allow owners of classic Jaguar and Land Rover models to get authentic-looking but modern multimedia system installed in their car.

Mercedes-Benz has released comprehensive details and a ton of full-monty images of its redesigned new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The SUV will make its official in-the-flesh debut at the Paris Motor Show taking place in October, and should go to market in spring 2019.

Nissan’s new 2018 Kicks small crossover and 2018 Sentra have both earned the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick rating, one rung below the best possible result. Both models managed Good ratings in crash tests, but have work to do in terms of their headlight performance.

This October at the Paris auto show, Mercedes-Benz will lift the veil on the next generation of its GLE SUV, one of the star players on the brand’s roster. Its last major revision dates back to 2011. Here’s a first official image.

Kia chose New York fashion week to unveil its upcoming Telluride SUV, expected to be production-ready next year. Able to accommodate 8 occupants, the model will sit atop the automaker’s SUV lineup.

Having debuted in 2017, the Kia Niro has quickly established itself as a money-saving hybrid alternative in the small crossover segment. We take a look at the 2018 Niro, a reasonable, mostly unchanged choice that doesn’t excite but has some compelling qualities nonetheless.

BMW products are offered in several variations, and the most highly prized are the ones produced by the company’s M performance division. The M3 and M5 have reached legendary status, and others are on their way there. We’ll soon be including the X3 M and X4 M variants to that list.

We tested out the 2018 Buick Encore to see if it can provide the kind of premium experience the automaker’s larger models deliver. The small crossover is no longer one of the fresher entrants in its class, but it remains a valid choice in the subcompact SUV class it competes in.

Part of a series of brand-related retrospectives to mark the 70th anniversary of the company’s existence, Land Rover’s new video takes a look at a remarkable trip taken around the world in 1957 by… two Canadians. Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster reminisce about the Grizzly Torque.

La Prius is now one of the older models on the Toyota roster, but it’s still an interesting option – on condition of choosing your trim and options wisely. The city car offers outstanding fuel economy, but its hefty price tag necessitates doing some math to see when those savings at the pump start to get advantageous.

We present Auto123.com’s top 10 compact SUVs in Canada in 2018. This fiercely contested segment features a host of solid veterans, exciting rookies and innovative models. We picked 10 (11 actually, because why not) that we think are the best choices.

BMW delivers on its promise to produce a more powerful iteration of its X2 crossover with the (online) introduction today of the 2019 BMW X2 M35i. Here are details and a photo gallery.

Persistent rumours have the sluggish-selling Lincoln Continental being dropped as soon as 2020. For the moment, though, the automaker’s flagship sedan lives, and it will be back in 2019, with a slight bump in pricing to go with upgraded technologies.

When the new Z4 hits the market next year, BMW will be debuting a new voice recognition system that it calls revolutionary. The Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) will enable more direct communication between human and machine. Think of Apple’s Siri for cars.

Volkswagen’s new Rabbit edition of its Golf GTI will not be a limited edition in Canada, unlike in the United States, which will be restricted to 3,000 units. We can expect to see the new special edition multiply like Rabbits in our market!

Toyota has issued a recall of just over 1 million vehicles, including 7,200 registered in Canada, over a fire-related problem. In Canada the recall affects 2016-to-2018 Prius models.

Volkswagen will produce a Rabbit edition of its GTI in 2019, but production will be limited to 3,000 units in all. The special edition won’t be any different mechanically, but it will be set apart by exclusive interior and exterior styling and design accents.

Ford has just issued a recall affecting about two million 2015-to-2018 Ford F-150 pickups in North America over potentially defective driver- and front-passenger seat-belt pretensioners. Some 340,000 vehicles in Canada are affected.

Chevy’s mid-size truck lineup is welcoming a new member with the introduction of the Colorado ZR2 Bison edition. This high-performance variant was created in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV).

Acura has released details of the changes being made to the ILX for 2019, ahead of the model’s market launch in October. The entry-level luxury sedan is getting some relatively major revisions for the new model-year, including a heavily revamped front end and new tech.

We now have details and pricing for the Canadian edition of the new 2019 Honda HR-V. The first deliveries of the revised new HR-V are expected to take place early in 2019. Here are pricing and other details.

If it’s to have a future, the Audi R8 will be reconfigured into an electrically powered hypercar. As of now the model is slated to disappear in 2022. If audi decides instead to produce a third generation, it could take strong inspiration from the PB 18 e-tron concept recently presented at Pebble Beach.

Jaguar is said to be working on a mid-engined hybrid car designed to compete against models like the McLaren 570S and Mercedes-AMG GT. The so-called J-Type could be unveiled in 2022 as a 2023 model.

The brand-new 2019 Subaru Ascent represents the automaker’s return to the big SUV game. Here’s a large photo gallery of the model that is setting out to win over the hearts and minds of families and outdoors enthusiasts in Canada!

The Lada Niva was first introduced back in 1976, and it has hardly changed since. At the recent Moscow auto show, the Russian automaker behind the model presented a concept called the Vision 4X4, a vehicle that likely foreshadows new things to come from the Niva.

The Toyota Yaris is not a bad car, and it benefits from a sterling record for reliability. At the same time, it is aging rapidly, and in every respect it now lags behind its competitors. All the while Toyota continues to sell it at a hefty price, which some consumers might find a bit insulting.

After sending out a number of short teaser videos, Mercedes-Benz has finally put on the official in–the-flesh launch of the very first model under its EQ banner. The Mercedes-Benz EQC got its world premiere in Stockholm today.

The 2019 Acura MDX is now available at dealerships in Canada. Here are details and pricing for the various versions of the SUV Acura is offering on the Canadian market. The model is available at dealerships now.

Currently in the process of launching its N performance division, Hyundai at present offers only the Veloster N in Canada. But, following the lead of BMW and other German automakers, it will put out the Elantra GT N-Line decked with N-style visual elements, starting with the 2019 model-year.

FCA has published details for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the design and the different trims available remain the same as the outgoing edition, the model does get tech and safety updates for the new year.

Sporty and affordable, the future Chevrolet Malibu RS reflects General Motors’ strategy of taking advantage of the departure of several models in the car segments to grab a bigger hold of the market in the coming years.

The NHTSA is looking at 120 cases of fires in 2011-2014 Hyundai and Kia models. The Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata models and the Kia Optima are the subject of the inquiry into recent fire-related problems. The governmental agency wants to establish of the fires are related to a problem that previously led to a recall issued by the automakers.

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta arrives in a troubled market segment riding on an all-new platform and aiming to win over buyers with a package that adds up to solid value without counting on any particular standout features.

We present Auto123.com’s top 10 subcompact SUVs in Canada in 2018, with their own strengths and apt to meet different needs. The competition was fierce!