Here’s our official Auto123 list of cars that most marked the history of horror, super-hero and action movies, and even a classic film or two. Happy Halloween, and watch out for the cars!

At the 2018 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Mopar revealed its all-new 1,000-hp engine, the Hellaphant, and more. The Hellaphant made its debut under the hood of a reworked 1968 Dodge Super Charger, created to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic model.

Kia has debuted the GT performance edition of its Forte at the SEMA show currently on in Las Vegas. The Forte becomes the second of the brand’s models to get the GT treatment, after the Stinger; the GT will debut with the 2020 model-year.

Volkswagen is working on another small crossover that it will offer the North American market, this one of sub-compact size. It will compete directly with the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Kona, and it will be distinct from the T-Roc and T-Cross that VW sells in Europe.

We spend a week driving the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt in and around Montreal pretending it’s San Francisco! Check out our review of a car that’s both a tribute and an instant classic.

The 2018 edition of SEMA, the world's foremost automotive specialty products trade show, is currently on in Las Vegas, and Nissan is there with, among other goodies, the special-edition track-only 370Z Project Clubsport 23. Here are details and photos.

Conceived to attract a young, urban clientele in search of a fun, practical and affordable ride, the 2018 Nissan Kicks delivers quite a punch. We put it to the test and have a review and photo gallery of this cute ‘ute.

Hyundai has released details for its redesigned 2019 Hyundai Tucson (and U.S. pricing, but we’ll wait for the Canadian announcement for details on that). And while it’s not getting the major makeover that its fellow Hyundai SUV the Santa Fe is this year, it is benefiting from a number of upgrades.

Hyundai did its homework when creating its first Veloster N edition; the sticker price is competitive and its performance capabilities are undeniable. The 2019 Veloster N is no slouch on the track, and on the road the car functions very well.

Green Car Journal names the finalists for its 2019 Green Car, Luxury Green Car & Green SUV of the Year awards. The big winners will be announced at the Los Angeles auto show in late November.

Japanese brands Lexus and Toyota remain the most reliable on the market according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports. Also, check out the 10 most and least reliable cars of 2018.

The Hyundai IONIQ Electric should get a longer range for the 2020 model-year. The current edition has a range of 200 km, but Hyundai says a new, larger battery pack is on the way that will increase that – though it won’t match the 415-km range of the new Kona Electric.

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 and the 2019 Kia Sorento are two three-row SUVs that have some major differences to go with the many similarities. We compare the midsize CX-9 with the officially compact Sorento to determine which we’d recommend the most.

McLaren has finally lifted the veil fully on its new limited-run Speedtail, the company’s first “hyper-GT”. The 106 units being produced are selling for $2.93M CAD each, though don’t bother reaching for your chequebook – all have been reserved.

We first provided you with details on the new 2019 Acura ILX several weeks back; here now are Canadian pricing details for the sedan. You can get your 2019 ILX sedan starting at under $30,000!

Honda is tweaking its Civic Si for 2019, headlined by a streamlining of the multimedia system’s functions. The company has heeded widespread criticism and reincorporated physical buttons for several functions. Two new colour options have been added as well. Here are details and a photo gallery.

The Los Angeles Auto Show is fast approaching, and while it is being shunned by some manufacturers this year, other carmakers are using the opportunity to grab the available spotlight. BMW for example will be rolling out four new vehicles at the event: one SUV, two cars and a concept.

The new 2018 Buick Enclave picks up where the outgoing model left off. Able to provide a quiet and comfortable environment for its occupants and deliver a smooth on-road ride, the Enclave seems to have been designed specifically for big North American highways.

Tesla aims to build 250,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles at its future plant in Shanghai, China. For the moment, the factory exists only on paper, but the automaker wants to move to construction quickly. It hopes to have production underway by 2021.

The Lady in Red: BMW has produced some more images of its upcoming new 8 Series Coupe, and Auto123.com has put together a photo gallery for you.

Ford announced today that it is recalling close to 1.5 million North American-built 2012-to-2018 Ford Focus cars, including over 136,000 in Canada, due to a defective part that could potentially result in engines stalling.

Cadillac will mark the 15th year of existence of its V division by producing two special editions of the ATS-V and CTS-V cars. The company will build only 300 Pedestal Editions of each of the models, which will be sold in the U.S., Canada and the Middle East.

After starting on a whole new generation in 2018, the 2019 Toyota Camry gets a less ambitious refresh, adding new trims, getting tweaks to existing ones and boosting the equipment offer. Auto123.com has details and pricing for Canada.

The 2019 CX-9 from Mazda has what it takes to meet the needs of families today. We review a three-row mid-sized SUV can easily accommodate 7 occupants, and is one of the finalists for a 2019 Auto123.com Award!

The Audi R8 offered to consumers in 2019 will deliver even more power from its 5.2L V8 engine. Audi is also promising more-responsive steering, shorter stopping distance and a more engaged driving experience overall.

Chevrolet has been surveying customers and fans about possible hybrid systems for the Camaro. News of a questionnaire being sent out by the company has added meaning given that Ford will be introducing a hybrid version of the Mustang. Does Chevrolet have any choice but to follow suit?

Fortunately for Canada’s bargain-hunting car buyers, there are still, in 2018, new cars to be had at very affordable prices. You’ll need to be ready to compromise in a few areas, but if you do you’ll be able to drive a quality product for a truly eye-opening price. Here’s our Top 10 ranking for 2018.

Jaguar-Land Rover has finally joined the fray and announced that it will include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility in its 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV, as well as make it available in some of the other 2019-edition vehicles on its roster… as a $300 add-on.

Six of the toughest pickups in Canada in 2018 were put to the test. Which truck would emerge victorious? Auto123.com was on hand to participate in the Canadian Truck King Challenge!

Production got underway for the 2019 Ford Ranger this week at Ford’s assembly plant in Michigan. The automaker’s drop in sales this year will get a much-needed boost with the much-anticipated return to the North American market of the pickup.

Courtesy the EPA, we now know the precise (or precise-ish) range of Jaguar’s new I-Pace electric SUV. Testing has determined it can go 234 miles (around 377 km) on a full charge, placing it roughly on a par with the Tesla Model X 75D.

The 2019 Nissan Maxima will get its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November. Nissan confirms the new edition will get a refreshed look and incorporate a variety of new technologies.

For 2019, the Volvo S60/V60 twins have been re-engineered from the ground up; they now ride on Volvo’s Scalable Platform Architecture platform, making them the last models in Volvo’s portfolio to do so. We take for a first drive and ask, will this be time we’re finally disappointed in a new Volvo?

A new ad by Ford starring Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston may have just given us a first glimpse of the very first hybrid version of the classic Ford Mustang.

Volkswagen made the announcement this past week that it has begun construction on the first plant to be used exclusively for the manufacture of electric vehicles based on the company’s MEB platform. Located near Shanghai, China, the plant will be able to produce up to 300,000 vehicles per year.

Despite the presence of a 4-cylinder engine under its hood, the F-Type has no reason to blush in the face of competition. Here's our Auto123.com review perhaps the most beautiful car in the automotive industry.

Our quest: a good AWD system on a decent car or SUV, and a price tag under $50,000. Here are the results of our search for the best all-wheel-drive vehicles to help motorists confront Canadian winter, the 2018-2019 edition!

The upcoming next-generation Mazda3 will make its first public appearance late next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The highly anticipated model will sit on the newest SKYACTIV architecture developed by Mazda, and it will also house an engine that promises to get a lot of people talking.

Starting this week, motorists can use Google Maps on their smartphones to locate nearby charging stations when their electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle is in need of a boost. Already, Google Maps lists over 1,000 locations in Canada, with more to come.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is looking into problems being reported on tailgates for Ford F250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks. The organization has received several reports of tailgates opening while the vehicle is in motion.

The sleek, streamlined big-hatchback 2018 Buick Regal Sportback comes in a GS version, for Gran Sport! We tried out this Opel Insignia in disguise and discover sporty-ish but not altogether sporty performer wrapped in a gorgeous, well-proportioned exterior.

This week Volvo Canada officially launched the CARE BY VOLVO program in Canada, a new membership service unique in this country. Members who sign up for the service benefit from use of a Volvo vehicle for two years with all maintenance and tire changes taken care, and a concierge service.

BMW has presented its new X7 SUV ahead of the model’s official debut at the Los Angeles auto show in November. The biggest BMW produced to date uses a well-known mechanical setup and offers the level of luxury you would expect from the brand’s flagship product.

Nissan is said to be looking to put electric powertrains in the next-generation GT-R and 370Z sports models. The company wants 40% of its European sales to consist of electric vehicles by 2022.

Nissan’s Z is a legendarily fun car to drive and it’s even moderately practical in daily use. But its NISMO performance variant is simply too extreme for our roads, and it’s downright unpleasant to use on a daily basis. Sometimes, moderation really does taste better.

Porsche is planning to electrify in a big way and aims for electric vehicles to make up half of its sales by 2025. The upcoming Taycan would be joined in 2022 by an electric-powertrain Macan, then by similarly transformed Panamera and Cayenne versions.

Mercedes-Benz is promising that the plug-in hybrid version of its next-generation GLE SUV will have an electric range of more than 100 km. It will be the first of type to pass the century mark for range, but it will be followed in rapid succession by others, the Polestar 1 from Volvo chief among them.

GM now offers an longer-period extended new-vehicle warranty for all models sold under its banners, but the optional add-on will cost extra. The manufacturer is promising a simplified claims process for both dealers and customers.

We take a first drive in the highly anticipated Kona Electric. For Canadian consumers this vehicle has two enormous assets in its favour right out of the box: It’s the first all-electric SUV to be sold in this country, and it’s the first vehicle from a big manufacturer with a range of over 400 km.

A new report out of the UK says that Jaguar has developed a tentative plan to go entirely electric with its model lineup by 2030. No final decision has been made, but it would allow Jaguar-Land Rover to more easily hit CO2 targets, and parent company Tata likes the idea.

For 2019, Toyota has updated its Tacoma TRD Pro mid-size truck and its 4Runner TRD Pro SUV, and brought back the Tundra’s TRD Pro version after a sabbatical in 2018. We put them to the test in a beautiful corner of Ontario!

We take a first drive in the next-generation 2019 Kia Forte sedan, still a close cousin of the Hyundai Elantra but sporting a more distinctive robe. The new edition keeps the same engine, but the chassis and suspension are stiffer, and initial quality seems really solid.

Snow, ice, slush, cold, wind: Winter is approaching, in fact it’s already here in some corners of the country! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2018-2019 season. See which winter tires perform best for the price!

Two separate reports this week highlight the inevitable growing pains that come with transitioning from combustion-engine powertrains to electric and hybrid vehicles. The comments by executives at VW and BMW can be seen as notes of caution for the automotive industry going forward.

The Renegade will follow the Wrangler out of the gate as Jeep models equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, likely as soon as 2020. There’s no real indication whether the Renegade PHEV will make it to the North American market, but if FCA wants to hit its ambitious target for electrified models on this continent, we’d say the odds are good.

In some parts of Canada the snow is already with us – and in the other parts, it’s on the way! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2018-2019 season. Learn which winter tires are recommended on snow and ice!

Mazda has announced details regarding updates for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 that will be presented on the Japanese market. The big news is the addition of a 2.5L inline-4 turbo engine, the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine. We expect that specific information for North America will be announced soon.

It appears likely that the new Ford Bronco SUV will come with a manual transmission option when it returns to active duty for 2020. At this point it’s also fairly certain the model will come only in four-door format, but with a removable roof.

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is an off-road-capable utility model, and yet it may well be the most city-friendly Subaru model ever produced. Here’s our review of the 2019 Crosstrek, the smallest of the Subaru clan but surprisingly big on the inside.

We’ve learned details about the new 2019 Toyota Tacoma truck, including updates and upgrades for the TRD Pro versions and packages. Starting price for the base-model Tacoma is up slightly for 2019, by $435. Stay tuned for our First Drive review coming in the next few days!

Volkswagen has made public its plan for growing sales of electric vehicles in the coming years, and it’s an ambitious one to say the least: the German automotive giant wants to have sold 150,000 electrified vehicles by 2020, and pass the 1 million mark by 2025.

As much as the big and small ends of the SUV spectrum have made waves in the industry in recent years, the midsize SUV segment remains a leading choice for consumers here as elsewhere. Here’s our ranking of the best models the category has to offer in 2018.

Electric-car drivers in Quebec who run out of charge can now get their vehicle charged roadside. CAA-Québec has just implemented a new roadside assistance service to provide on-the-spot recharging for stranded motorists. For now, only certain models are compatible.

Toyota is recalling 2.43 million Prius hybrid models globally, including over 23,000 Prius hybrid models in Canada, over a possible software defect that could potentially lead to an accident. It’s not the first to affect the hybrid car…

The Ford Edge Sport is no more; for 2019 it’s lost the middle three letters of its name and is now just called “ST”, recalling recent Fast Fords such as the Focus ST and Fiesta ST hatches. We were dispatched to one of the homes of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games to see what this most athletic of Edges is all about.

The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid is fuel-efficient, its performance is reassuring albeit unexciting, and it’s comfortable. Despite a few irritants, if you’re interested in a hybrid car, it should be near the top of your shopping list.

The next-generation BMW 2 Series, which was to have gotten the 1 Series’ new FWD architecture, will hold on to a rear-wheel drive system after all. For Klaus Frohlich, head of product development at BMW, it was a question of recalling that the 2 Series is above all a driver’s car.

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback could well soon be offered in a high-performance hybrid version, but it’s not known if the model would be offered on the North American market. Toyota has made no official confirmation it is going ahead with the project, but internally it is acting as if it is a done deal.

The new 2019 Porsche Cayenne picks up where the second generation of the mid-size luxury SUV left off. Undeniably upgraded in many respects, the new Cayenne ironically could use some more spice.

Taking advantage of subtle improvements in 2018, the GT version of the Ford Mustang is better and more civilized than ever. In fact, the recipe is magical and is based on some ingredients that are constantly being refined at Ford.

The 2019 Hyundai Kona enters its second year on the market in Canada as a top choice in its category. The attractive subcompact crossover is getting a bigger offering of standard safety, but perhaps the most exciting news is the pending arrival in Canada of the Kona Electric.

The 2019 Ford Edge arrives in the wake of the brand’s announcement that it will be ceasing production of its cars here in favour of more CUVs and SUVs. We take a first drive around Utah in the 2019 Edge.

Subaru has released details and pricing info for Canada for its 2019 BRZ. While the starting price stays the same as last year, the model does get some updates aimed at improving aerodynamics and upgrading the infotainment system’s technologies.

The 2018 Paris Motor Show is in full swing in the City of Lights, and even with some absentees, the automakers are putting on a show this week. Here are 10 of the best reveals.

BMW’s head of product development, Klaus Frohlich, has confirmed that BMW will not be going ahead with any plan to develop a luxury pickup truck. This leaves Mercedes-Benz all by its lonesome in the category with its year-old X-Class truck.

Cadillac and its Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system beat out Tesla in a new ranking of partially automated driving systems tested by Consumer Reports, which published its results this week. Nissan’s ProPilot Assist ended up in third spot, while Volvo's Pilot Assist ranked fourth.

In the midst of presenting several new models at the 2018 Paris Motor Show this week, German automaker BMW also confirmed that it would welcome a new rookie to its i electric division in 2021. The all-electric, high-performance i4 will have an astounding range of 700 km, according to the carmaker.

The success of the Kona ought not be a mystery to anyone: it has all the ingredients to win over buyers who want the right balance of qualities and price point. They say that in the car industry, emotions sell vehicles, but reason is often what dictates choices.

This September, for the first time in 11 years, The FCA Group sold more vehicles than did arch-rival Ford. Though prudence is called for when analyzing manufacturers’ sales figures, that this is a first in 11 years tells us this is a trend to watch.

Electrification: From what we know of the market and the current plans of the manufacturers, we can expect that consumers will be able to choose from close to 100 electrified vehicle models within the next four or five years. By 2022, the market should include a Dalmatians’ litter worth of all-electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.

Honda has issued an additional recall of 1.4 million cars, SUVs and pickup trucks in relation to the defective Takata airbags that need to be replaced. This recall also encompasses vehicles produced by Honda’s luxury-car division Acura. 1.4 million vehicles are affected in all.

The rotary engine lives again. Mazda has confirmed that it will be bringing the technology back into use in the coming few years. Of course, we’re not talking here about a rotary-engine sports car in the mould of the defunct RX-8, but rather as a range-extending technology to be used with electric cars.

As part of an effort to increase its visibility in Canada, Nokian invited members of the automotive press to a special event spanning two days, during which we were given the opportunity to test out several different vehicles fitted with the company’s tires. It was the first such event put on by the manufacturer on Canadian soil, and I’m guessing it won’t be the last.

The 7th-generation 2020 BMW 3 Series has made its official debut at the Paris Motor Show. It’s expected at dealers by spring 2019. The more-evolved but still very recognizable BMW sedan will be at dealerships starting in spring 2019.

De Niro and the e-Niro – seems inevitable. Kia is launching a new European ad campaign with Robert De Niro set to be the ambassador for the upcoming e-Niro electric crossover, debuting this week at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

We now know more about the North American edition of the 2019 Jeep Renegade, after details were published earlier regarding the European edition of the smallest Jeep around. Say hello to a new turbo engine with more horses, and goodbye to the manual transmission.

On the heels of its world premiere in Shanghai this past July, the new 2019 Porsche Macan makes its European debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. Here are details and a photo gallery.

While Hyundai revs up its N performance division, the Korean automaking giant’s sister company Kia is heading in a different direction. The company that recently produced the Kia Stinger sport sedan will not create a sub-brand of performance models – but you can expect to see more GT-branded versions of Kia models.

INFINITI is previewing its Project Black S performance concept ahead of its official reveal at the Paris Motor Show later this week. Here are details and a large photo gallery of this sleek Q60-inspired coupe which is serving as an engineering test-bed for future electric performance vehicles.

Dick Van Dyke, watch out. Toyota’s interest in the possibility of building a flying car was already known, but now the automaker has actually filed a patent request for a project it is working on. The request shows diagrams for the flying car currently in the early conception phase at the manufacturer, which has allocated a 30-person team to the project.

Where there’s smoke…. For the second time in three years, rumours are floating regarding a project at Subaru to develop a mid-engine car. Very little is actually known at the moment, but talk is of a hybrid vehicle with, of course, an all-wheel-drive system. In all likelihood, the enthusiasm of American consumers will be the determining factor for whether the plan is green-lit or not.

German automaker BMW has confirmed that its 2019 i3 model, production of which will get underway in November, will offer owners a longer range in electric mode thanks to increased battery capacity, from 33 kWh to 44.2 kWh.

At the wheel of this BMW, we discovered a car that represents an interesting alternative to large SUVs. In fact, the BMW 430i xDrive offers all the benefits of the SUV and the car with far superior driveability.