Fiat-Chrysler has announced it is cutting a shift at its Canadian plant in Windsor, Ontario. Some 1,500 jobs are being lost due to the measure.

When people think of safety features on vehicles, the most common items would be air bags, seat belts, blind spot warning detection systems and other things of that nature. What often goes overlooked is the vehicle’s braking system which is likely the most pivotal thing providing safety to the occupants. That's why NAPA Brakes offers a full line of brake products that meet or exceed OEM (original equipment manufacturer) specifications, as well as a wide range of resources to help you achieve the perfect brake repair.

The Range Rover Evoque might be one of the youngest vehicles in the Land Rover family, it also happens to be the best-selling one. We went to Greece to discover the second generation of this capable, ever-more refined SUV.

We test-drove the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Trail, the “mildly” off-road version of the automaker’s crazily popular compact SUV, fully redesigned for its new generation. The Japanese automaker has shown nerve in fully revising one of its most popular models.

Hyundai has unveiled the turbo-engine version of its 2020 Sonata sedan at the Seoul Motor Show. The model gets a 4-cylinder engine with an output of 180 hp.

How to choose between the 2019 Hyundai Tucson and 2019 Nissan Rogue? Auto123.com compares two popular compact SUVs offering bland driving experiences but a host of other fine qualities.

Spring is just around the corner; in fact in your corner of Canada it might already be here. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for SUVs and pickup truckss for 2019. Learn which tires are recommended this year!

Lincoln will be launching its new Corsair SUV at the New York Auto Show in April, but to pump up the interest in the MKC replacement the company has just released a teaser image.

According to Klaus Fröhlich, head of design at BMW, the automaker is considering dumping the i3 and replacing it with a smaller, cheaper model. The future i2 would get a price point that would allow it to compete with the Tesla Model 3.

Auto123 went to Tennessee to discover in the flesh the 2019 GLI version of Volkswagen’s Jetta. While the model clearly offers more in terms of power and performance, might its (too) discreet shell fail to resonate with buyers?

Spring is just around the corner; in fact in your corner of Canada it might already be here. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for cars for 2019. Learn which tires are recommended this year!

Audi has confirmed that it is currently developing a new small electric sedan similar in format to the A4 model. The new product should be ready by 2023 or thereabouts. In the meantime of course other electrified models will be joining the automaker’s ranks, mostly on the SUV side of the ledger.

Renault is hoping to effect a merger with Nissan and then acquire the FCA Group, according to a new report by the Financial Times. For the moment no one is confirming anything, but there is much animated discussion taking place in the boardrooms concerned.

Hyundai will be unveiling a new crossover SUV at the New York auto show next month. The 2020 Hyundai Venue will fit into the carmaker’s lineup below the Kona. Beyond that we know almost nothing for the moment.

While we await the next generation model of history’s best-selling car, the 2019 Toyota Corolla remains a car of many qualities even if many of those place it only in the middle of its category. This year it has a prettier face and more tech, but it’s still the same simple and reliable car.

The next generation of electric vehicles to come from BMW are currently being cold-tested in Sweden near the Arctic Circle. Two of them will be offer a range of 600 km on a full charge, the company promises.

New details are filtering out regarding the new Jaguar J-Pace, a new electric SUV the British automaker is working on. We now know that the model will come with several powertrain options, including an electrified one. The vehicle’s all-wheel-drive system will be managed partly be electric motors.

The new 2019 Lexus UX is a small sport utility that offers little in terms of actual utility beyond grocery runs, but is a fine and refined way to get around town. The similarities with the Corolla Hatchback are enough to be slightly disconcerting, but Lexus has not skimped on luxury.

Ford showed a new two-door version of its upcoming Bronco to brand dealerships at a private event, according to a report by Automotive News. Reaction among dealers at the unveiling of the pre-production model was said to be very positive. The Bronco is set to launch early next year.

Jaguar-Land Rover has won a big legal victory in China as a court finds the JMC company guilty of flagrant intellectual property theft. The Land Wind X7 model produced and sold by the Chinese automaker was found to be an exact copy of the Range Rover Evoque.

Toyota’s European marketing head confirms that the Toyota 86 will get a second generation. And as was the case with the previous version, Subaru is on board as a partner.

Kia Canada has announced pricing for its new 2020 Telluride SUV. Starting price forht bease model is set at just under $45,000, and the cost ranges up to to almost $54,000. The largest SUV ever produced by the Korean automaker should be at dealerships in the coming days.

Wanting to put an end to rumours regarding a possible electric Beetle, Volkswagen says that it doesn’t intend to make another Beetle beyond the current Final Edition. The confirmation comes straight from Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess.

Porsche has just unveiled the coupe version of its Cayenne SUV. The new 2019 Cayenne Coupe features more aggressive and sportier styling, thanks in good part to the sloping roofline towards the rear.

A daring new look, a chic interior, a good choice of engines and available AWD: Mazda has put the pieces in place to enable the new Mazda3 to regain a leading spot in its segment and push back against the competition.

The recent Montreal RV Show was the setting for manufacturer Gala RV to unveil a new product worthy of the revolutionary tag – which is all the more exciting since the RV’s creator is a Quebec company. Most notably, the Montecarlo FB21 is the first vehicle of its kind to be made without the use of any wood.

Volvo has announced it wants to triple its production of hybrid vehicles by the end of 2019, in order to meet stronger-than-expected demand for electrified vehicles. The plan calls for 25% of the vehicles the company sells to feature hybrid powertrains by the end of this year.

Ford, Nissan and RAM pickups performed best in a new IIHS Passenger Small-Overlap Crash Test, while the oldest full-size on the market fared the worst. The institute noted that overall there’s still much room for improvement in the segment.

March is peak season for potholes as Canadian motorists contend with road craters caused by freezing and thawing roads. Can you get compensated it if your car takes a hit? Yes, but it depends, and it’s not easy.

Volvo is working on new technology that will use cameras and sensors to detect when drivers are inebriated. Certain telltale behaviours and signals will be identified, and the system can stop the vehicle in a safe spot if it deems it necessary.

How to choose between the 2019 Toyota Camry and 2019 Nissan Altima, between the master and the apprentice? Auto123.com compares the midsize sedans that once had a yawning gap between them. No longer…

Tesla’s reveal of its Model Y is forcing rivals to step up the pace and one of them is Ford, which doubling down in its efforts to have its Mustang-inspired electric SUV ready by next year. The company, which has invested $11 billion in electric-vehicle development, aims to have 16 electrified models by 2022.

Toyota and Suzuki announce a major partnership that will see each side bring their strengths to benefit the other. Toyota will help Suzuki penetrate the European market, and the smaller Japanese automaker will return the favour in India and Africa.

We put to the test in the last stubborn days of winter the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger, a modern and comfortable truck that’s light-years removed from the Ranger of old. Just be ready for sticker shock, as the price can shoot up pretty quickly when you add in the options you want.

For the umpteenth time in the past few weeks, rumours are floating around to the effect that that the PSA Group is actively looking for an automotive partner. The most persistent of those has Peugeot’s group tying its destiny to the FCA Group. Both companies could benefit equally form such a deal.

Thrills, chills, phantoms and bumblebees galore: Auto123.com presents our Top 10 highlights from the 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Auto Show on right now.

Fisker confirms plans to take direct aim at Tesla and its Model 3 with an all-electric SUV with a range of 480 km and a starting sticker price of around $40,000 USD. Don’t expect it to be ready before fall 2021, however.

BMW has confirmed it will debut the 2020 2 Series Gran Coupe at the next Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The model will be built on a front-wheel-drive platform and be tasked with competing against the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, among others.

Our first spin behind the wheel of the new BMW 8 Series left us with more positive impressions than negative ones. The Munich-based manufacturer has come up with a car of many qualities. We took the performance car on the road and onto the track to see what it’s made of.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has named the Nissan LEAF its Green Car of the Year for 2019, during an event that served to kick off the 2019 Vancouver International Auto Show. It beat out a pair of Hondas, the Insight and the Clarity.

As part of its 2019 budget, the Canadian federal government announced a $5,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric or hydrogen-powered car. Several questions remain unanswered, however, including when the incentive takes effect.

After taking the title of Utility Vehicle of the Year for 2019, the Jaguar I-PACE completed the brace by being named AJAC’s 2019 Green Utility of the Year. The announcement of the award came at the Vancouver Auto Show today.

Cadillac Canada has announced pricing for the new 2020 Cadillac XT6 three-row SUV, set to hit dealerships this summer. The Premium Luxury version gets a starting price of $60,995 CAD, while the Sport trim will start at $63,795 CAD.

BMW has confirmed it will stop production of the 3 Series Gran Turismo. The company points to a difficult sales year in 2018 and equally gloomy prospects for the rest of this year, forcing an increased focus on cost-cutting measures.

Ford announced today that it will boost production of the Expedition and of the Lincoln Navigator by 20%. Sales of both models have exploded since they were given big revisions. Sales of the Expedition SUV rose by 35% last year, while the Navigator’s shot up by 70%.

Later in March GM will recall two Chevrolet and two Cadillac models due to possible failure of the power steering system. The recall will target the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette as well as the Cadillac CTS and ATS.

Cadillac has unveiled its new 2020 CT5. The sedan will makes it in-the-flesh debut in April at the 2019 New York auto show. The CT5 is replacing the CTS sedan in the luxury automaker’s lineup.

Nissan is currently weighing the future prospects of its Z and GT-R sports models and one option under consideration is to take them electric. The company wants to keep the iconic models alive but is constrained by increasingly stringent environmental standards that will force it to adapt them or lose them.

Secret Agent 007 James Bond will drive an electric car in the next film of the popular series. The Aston Martin Rapide E will be a strictly limited edition with a production run of just 155 units. The film is secheduled to hit theatres in April 2020.

Here is the 3rd edition of our annual Auto123.com Hybrid and Electric Car Guide! We start with a look at the 2019 hybrid models available in Canada. Check out our sections of the Guide on hybrid vehicles and PHEVs as well.

Here is the 3rd edition of our annual Auto123.com Hybrid and Electric Car Guide! We start with a look at the 2019 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models available in Canada. Check out our sections of the Guide on hybrid and all-electric vehicles as well.

Here is the 3rd edition of our annual Auto123.com Hybrid and Electric Car Guide! We start with a look at the 2019 hybrid models available in Canada. Check out our sections of the Guide on PHEVs and all-electric vehicles as well.

Tesla has unveiled its Model Y all-electric crossover, set to hit the market in fall 2020 with an initial starting price of $68,000 and 450 km of range. Two more-affordable versions will be produced for spring 2021.

How to choose between the 2019 Hyundai Kona and the 2019 Mazda CX-3, between the (almost) rookie and the (almost) veteran? Auto123.com compares two mini-SUVs that have made themselves real popular with consumers in Canada.

Americans still mostly distrust self-driving cars, according to the latest annual AAA study of current attitudes towards autonomous vehicles. 71% of respondents said they’re afraid to climb in to a fully autonomous vehicle, and only one in five people would let their loved ones ride in one.

Hyundai has shared details about the upcoming 2020 Sonata’s inner workings. Most notably, the next-generation sedan will ride on a new third-generation platform designed to bring improvements in three areas: safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

Tesla’s Model Y compact SUV is about to be revealed, and automotive data cruncher J.D. Power is predicting it will get a starting price of about $60,000 CAD, and a top-end price of a bit over $113,000 CAD.

Yes, the reliability of today's vehicles has improved dramatically in the last decade, but there are more sensible choices than others. Here is the list of 10 models that get the paw at this level, as chosen by Consumer Reports.

The Volkswagen Group has renewed its pledge to rule the EV universe, saying it wants to introduce 70 new EVs and sell 22 million of them in the next decade. It also plans to produce a line of affordable I.D. electric city cars, though it may be destined for Europe only.

We were on hand for a unique event on Canadian soil, as brand ambassador Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Lion Electric Co. unveil the first made-in-Quebec all-electric truck, the Lion8. The heavy-duty truck is a project of the company based in St. Jérôme, Quebec.

The SLT Graphite Edition could be the last special edition to be produced of this generation of the Yukon (and Tahoe), because an all-new generation of the two maxi-wagons is due very soon. We test drive a big brawny 8-person high-riding wagon.

Once again in 2019, the RV Show in Montreal proved to be a smash success with big crowds from beginning to end. If you missed the show in Montreal last week, you get another chance to check it out next week in Quebec City!.

INFINITI announced today that it’s pulling out of Western Europe, where it has struggled to gain a foothold since it debuted in 2008. Nissan’s premium brand will start shutting down its operations on the continent beginning this year.

For 2019 Nissan has brought some new improvements to its Murano for the 2019 model-year. We put it to the test during a winter driving event hosted by the manufacturer and discover a product that does everything well even if it’s short on thrills.

The chief executives of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi met in Yokohama, Japan this week to discuss the way forward for the alliance between the three automotive companies. A new 4-person board is being formed that will consist of the four top executives from the three Alliance members.

Honda is set to issue a new recall of 1 million of its older vehicles in North America related to defective Takata airbags. Some 84,000 of those are in Canada. The new recall only affects vehicles that had a Takata airbag inflator installed during a previous recall or a collision repair.

The updated 2019 Acura ILX constitutes a valid compromise between the German brand’s more expensive offerings and the more everyday Mazda3s and Honda Civics of the world. This sporty small sedan is generously equipped and everyday-practical. It’s also prettier than ever.

FCA is issuing a recall of over 60,000 Alfa Romeo vehicles worldwide over a software issue relating to the adaptive cruise control system. The recall affects 2017-2019 Giulia and Stelvio models, 1,600 of them in Canada.

Jeep is working on another new three-row SUV that will fit into the lineup between the Grand Cherokee and the new Wagoneer. As yet unnamed, the new model will share a platform and many components with the former, except that it will have three rows of seats.

Volvo’s EV division Polestar is working on the follow-up to its Polestar 2 model, and the company has confirmed it will be a coupe-style SUV. The all-electric Polestar 3 should launch in late 2021.

Acura plans to present a new production-destined concept sedan at the next Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance next summer that would be based on the Precision concept, according to a report by Car and Driver. Auto123.com has details.

We review the 2019 Lexus IS 350, a plenty capable, well put-together and pretty good-looking little luxury sedan, especially in its F-Sport garb. This car certainly looks fast with that package added, but is it really?

The 2019 Nissan Altima is an attractive proposition that, with the addition of four-wheel drive, will surely tempt those Canadian motorists who buy utilities mainly because of their AWD capability. Certainly the car proved itself exceptionally able on snow and icy roads.

Studies have confirmed what anyone who drives an electric-powered car in winter already knows: In wintertime EVs’ range melts like snow under the midday sun. But there’s a lot we can do through smart management. We spent a week driving the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt in winter.

Porsche confirms it will start production of the Taycan electric car in September. We’re likely to see a premiere presentation of the production version of the Mission e concept at the Frankfurt auto show. Deliveries of the in-demand performance EV should start before the end of the year.

Buick gave its next-gen 2020 Buick LaCrosse its world premiere in Geneva this week, but actually the model will only be sold in China, a huge market for the U.S. automaker. GM’s restructuring has meant the LaCrosse won’t see the light of day in North America.

How to choose between the 2019 Subaru Forester and the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, two models with very loyal clienteles? We compare two SUVs that are as comfortable in the city as in the country, designed for families and for adventure.

BMW has confirmed that it will be bringing the plug-in-hybrid version of its X3 SUV to the North American market for the 2020 model-year. The model will be built at the company’s American plant located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

As per tradition at the Geneva Motor Show, the finalists for the World Car Awards have been unveiled for 2019. What is remarkable is that electrified vehicles are increasingly showing up in categories outside those traditionally reserved for them.

The Ford Transit is getting a few tweaks for 2020 and one bigger change that will interest potential buyers in Canada. The van will become the second vehicle in its class to offer all-wheel drive, after the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Chrysler looks like it is set to add all-wheel drive as an option on its Pacifica minivan, probably sooner rather than later. This is still just rumour and the company has confirmed nothing, but sources are saying this could happen as soon as next year.

It’s done. The automakers have all had their turn presenting their new products at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Here are 10 that most caught our attention. The thread that connects many of them? Electrification.

Hyundai releases a few details and images of its all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata, the 8th generation of the Korean automaker’s midsize sedan. Sleeker and more upscale than before, the model will get its in-the-flesh premiere at the New York auto show next month.

Rumours are a dime a dozen in the automotive business, but some are worth more than that, if only for the possibilities they evoke. Notable example, the one about the next XJ from Jaguar being built on a new platform designed for hybrid and electric powertrains… and getting 800 hp and 1000 lb-ft of torque to play with.

In another sign of the times, two American cars come to the end of the road, as we officially say goodbye to the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Taurus. Both of the cars’ manufacturers are in the midst of wholesale restructuring of their lineups that will welcome increasing numbers of SUVs.

Nissan has announced Canadian pricing for the 2019 Nissan LEAF PLUS, the new extended-range addition to the new LEAF vehicle lineup. The model will come in three trims and the base S PLUS version will start at $43,998.

Fiat-Chrysler introduced the new plug-in hybrid versions of its Jeep Renegade and Compass models at the 89th Geneva Motor Show. The two models are built on the same platform and the combustion engine-electric motor combo of the powertrain will provide full-on AWD.

Alfa Romeo is adding another utility model to its roster. Today it unveiled the Tonale SUV concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The model signals the company’s entry into the domain of electric mobility.

Mitsubishi presented the world premiere in Geneva of its MITSUBISHI ENGELBERG TOURER, a next-generation PHEV crossover. The manufacturer says it will have an all-electric range of over 70 km, according to European testing.

Volvo has announced it will cut the top speed limit in all of its vehicles to 180 km/h starting in 2020, as part of the company’s Vision 2020 plan designed to eliminate road fatalities and reduce the number of serious injuries incurred by people traveling in Volvo vehicles.

Kia presented the “Imagine By Kia” concept, which introduces its vision of future electric mobility, at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The prototype is very much a design study, conceived to garner emotional response and to preview the future design and tech direction of the company.

Subaru has rolled out its latest concept in the VUZIV series, the Crosstrek-ish VIZIV Adrenaline SUV Concept, at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The model introduces a new style language for the automaker, which otherwise kept details of the mechanics close to its vest.

Mazda put on the world premiere of yet another smallish SUV at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show today. The Mazda CX-30 compact crossover will slot in to the company’s lineup between the CX-3 subcompact crossover and the CX-5 compact SUV.

We review the new 2019 Ford Edge ST; The performance-focused SUV is not perfect, but put the hammer down and the V6 EcoBoost comes to life. So that’s why there are ST badges all over it…

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. BUGGY, the latest in its series of ID-badged electric-powered concept vehicles, at the Geneva Motor Show.

The wait is over. Months after Elon Musk promised the new Model Y would debut in March 2019, the SUV will be unveiled in… March 2019. It will be 10% bigger than the Model 3, otherwise we still know very little.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced its finalists for the titles of Canadian Green Car of the Year and Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year, the final awards as part of the AJAC 2019 Canadian Car of the Year awards program.

The CEO of Rolls-Royce declared that without the backing provided by BMW, the company would no longer exist. The current reality is that the British luxury automaker designs and makes all the elements that Rolls-Royce buyers can see, feel and touch, while BMW takes care of all that’s out of sight in the vehicle.

Jaguar has confirmed its continued commitment to the coupe segment, saying that its plan going forward is to always have at least one two-door model in its lineup. The belief at the company is that the format is part of its DNA and it can’t imagine a future for the brand without it.

While it’s true the Pontiac Firebird is a cousin of the Chevy Camaro, the two are worlds apart. The Firebird ran on a different powertrain and its chassis got several adjustments. Let’s say it was a better-educated cousin to the Camaro.

Honda saw a need in their lineup – more like a gaping hole between the CR-V and the Pilot - and with the Passport, they’ve addressed it. We go frolicking in the snow with the new 2019 Honda Passport SUV, a kind of throwback to SUVs of old, except totally modern.

The $35,000 (USD) Tesla Model 3 promised when the car first debuted can now be ordered by consumers. This most affordable version of the Model 3 comes with a more-spartan interior and lesser range, but it does fulfill the promise made by Tesla boss Elon Musk when the model first debuted.

Kia has issued two recalls this week of some 534,000 vehicles due to two separate issues that could lead to fires. The recall impacts 2012-to-2016 Kia Soul models as well as Sportage and Hyundai Tucson models from the 2011 to 2013 model years.

The world contains two kinds of VW fans: those who love the Golf GTI, and those who pledge loyalty to the Golf R. Auto123.com set out to compare the two… on a frozen circuit!