Mazda has announced two recalls this week, at least one of which impacts vehicles in Canada. The one involves 420 units of the CX-9 SUV. The other recall is for the Mazda3 and impacts some 38,000 models, but for the moment we don’t know if Canadian models are affected.

Ford is adding an off-road package to its Super Duty truck for 2020. The Tremor package will give the Blue Oval manufacturer a weapon to compete with the Ram Power Wagon and the GMC Sierra HD AT4.

Chrysler is bringing back the Voyager name for the 2020 model-year – though not for a new model. The automaker will rename the two base versions of its Pacifica minivan, and create a unique variant destined exclusively for vehicle fleets.

Auto123 headed for Oregon to test drive the brand-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The Korean automaker fills a clear hole in its lineup with this new big three-row people mover, but its success is fare from guaranteed, what with other well-implanted models already casting large shadows in the big-guy segment.

How to choose between the 2019 Honda HR-V and the 2019 Toyota C-HR? Auto123 sizes up the qualities and faults of two little ‘utes destined mainly for city denizens.

Audi has given its Q7 SUV a refresh for 2020, notably giving the front end a visual update. Another significant change is the addition of a light-hybrid version and the promise of a plug-in hybrid version down the road.

Auto123 is on hand to discover the next evolution of the SRT brand, which comes in the form of a widebody version of the Dodge Charger. It will be available with Hellcat motor or Scat Pack form.

Auto123.com headed to Oregon to test-drive the next-generation 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD. Overall there’s a lost excellence in the product, but there are two clear missteps.

The current heatwave gripping Western Europe has forced the German government to impose lower speed limits on its Autobahn, and France to ban older cars from some of its largest cities including Paris.

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson is a simple, mature take on a popular product and it does everything very well. It’s easy to drive, looks great and won’t break the bank. There’s a ton of competition out there in the compact crossover segment, but the Tucson makes a compelling case for itself.

Of all new vehicle models sold in North America, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee is the one featuring the largest percentage of American and Canadian components. Behind it, however, Honda and Toyota take up 9 of the 15 top spots in the new Cars.com ranking.

Genesis has confirmed that its plan to increase the number of models in its lineup to six in the near-future is still on track. That will include the addition of two SUVs as well as a completely different type of vehicle. Might it be the Mint?

The future of the Chevrolet Camaro beyond 2023 is unclear, according to a new report. Sales have been disappointing since the model’s 2016 overhaul, leading the GM to question whether it should continue on with the muscle car beyond 2023 – this according to sources familiar with the dossier.

Auto123 went to Oregon to get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered version of the new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado. The truck left us with a favourable overall impression.

An image posted on a Instagram account provides a first look at the shape of the next Land Rover Defender. While the image reveals little beyond the profile of the vehicle, that profile, we now know, it as square as we’re used to seeing from the model.

Audi boss Bram Schot has revisited his earlier comments regarding the future of the TT model, and now says there will definitely be a successor to the iconic two-door coupe.

Porsche has announced a recall of 100,000 Panamera and Cayenne models due to a problem that could lead to vehicle rollaways. In some situations the vehicles can stay in gear even when placed in Park, leading to the chance of it rolling away without warning.

The new third-generation 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS has gained – literally - in stature, but it remains as wonderfully executed as ever. Here are our first impressions.

It’s costly, and can be awkward to navigate around town. But the 2019 Ford F-150 is also quick and even economical for a truck of its size. What’s more, it’s practical and versatile. Here’s our review of the 2019 F-150 Limited, the most luxurious version of the super-popular pickup.

Mindful of the opportunities provided by the lucrative luxury pickup segment, Chevrolet confirms it is open to the idea of producing a truck that would sell for over $100,000. The company says it is listening to what its clientele is asking for, in this case the ability to trade up in the lineup and get more truck.

Cadillac has revealed its refreshed 2020 XT5 SUV in China. Essentially the changes serve to bring the model into line visually with other models currently in the lineup. We can expect the same changes and trims for North America.

How to choose between the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt and the 2019 Nissan LEAF+? Auto123 does play-by-play of an epic bout centered on the question of range. Our comparison of the 2019 Bolt and the new extended-range 2019 LEAF+ 2019.

Discover our updated ranking of the Top 10 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs currently (or soon) available on the Canadian market! From mass-market to luxury brands, the choice is growing by the month.

Honda marks its 60th anniversary in North America by restoring a 1961… Chevrolet Apache 10. Why? This is the model the Japanese company used to carry out deliveries of its first motorcycles to dealers on this continent.

Toyota and Mazda are reportedly about to expand on their collaborative efforts. The Japanese giant is notably interested in using the smaller company’s new RWD platform currently in development.

A pioneering model in the mid-size utility vehicle segment, the Ford Explorer has maintained its popularity even has it’s started to show signs of aging. For 2020, Ford has pulled out all the stops and delivered a thoroughly transformed SUV.

BMW has finally unveiled the new 8 Series Gran Coupe version. Although this version is largely without surprises, it will be a fearsome opponent for its rivals. Visually, this particular 8 Series is a stunner.

British carmaker Bentley has laid out its electrification strategy in further detail. All models will include a hybrid option by 2023, but the first fully electric-vehicle from the luxury automaker won’t be ready before 2025.

Ford has confirmed the performance numbers for its upcoming new 2020 Shelby GT500. The company’s most-powerful production car will benefit from 760 hp and maximum torque of 625 lb-ft.

An SUV for those for whom the Rogue is not enough and the Pathfinder is too much, the 2019 Nissan Murano, a sleek and stylish mid-size SUV that manages to be not like all the others.

Starting July 1, self-driving cars without a safety driver on board will be allowed on roads in the state of Florida. The law that will allow this was designed mainly to enable testing and development of autonomous vehicles on Florida roads.

The month of May 2019 held a few surprises when it came to automotive sales. Here are five fun facts that retained our attention, including how fast the new Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator each came out of the gate.

It wasn’t so long ago that Porsche jettisoned naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engines in favour of 4-cylinder turbo units, but now the big guns are returning to duty in two new Porsche 718 variants in 2020.

Hyundai Canada has unveiled pricing and details for the new 2020 Palisade SUV that will debut officially in the coming weeks. The Korean automaker’s three-row utility model will come in six different configurations, two of them more-luxurious formats offering seven seats instead of eight.

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a safe, spacious and comfortable vehicle perfect for soccer moms and dads and weekend adventurers. It also benefits from a vastly upgraded interior and more positive on-road handling, arguably two of the model’s bigger weak points in the past.

The way Cadillac see it, combustion engines deserve a memorable going away party before they disappear into the sunset. The company is planning ever-more-powerful V variants that will sit at the top of its model lineups – possibly including its SUVs.

BMW’s M division is studying the possibility of producing stand-alone models in addition to performance variants of regular models, similarly to German rival Mercedes-Benz with its AMG-specific AG GT model.

GM is looking at possibly bringing back the Hummer name, but as part of a range of electric-powered vehicles created for off-road use, this according to a report by Bloomberg.

Next August, RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning off an Aston Martin DB5 originally produced for the James Bond film Thunderball in Pebble Beach. The vehicle was only ever used for promotional purposes, but it is identical in every way to the car seen on the big screen.

General Motors’ truck and SUV division GMC is in full growth mode, and there’s better proof that than the Elevation line of vehicles – in fact we can expect to see more of them in the coming months.

If you need a new battery, by far the easiest way to obtain one is by ordering though the NAPA Auto Parts website. Batteries are available for your car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle and even your snowmobile via the battery selector feature.

The rumours pointing at Ford using the engine of the upcoming 2020 Shelby GT500 for the Raptor version of the F-150 truck are getting increasingly persistent. With Ram’s Rebel TRX looming on the horizon, it wouldn’t be surprise move from Ford.

Toyota will introduce two new safety features in 2020 models. One is designed to help reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, the other the chance of an accident.

We got to test out the unique new Hyundai Nexo, an EV powered by… hydrogen. This is a compact crossover straight out of the future that awaits infrastructure to catch up to it.

A world-class springboard for talented engineering students, the Infiniti Engineering Academy each year chooses seven top students to intern in F1 and with French automaker Renault. The Canadian edition’s competition winner for 2019 is Matthew Kemp.

Auto123.com takes a look at 10 luxury-vehicle categories and chooses the ones we most buy using a single criterion, that of emotion. Why? Because more often that we might want to admit, the purchase of a new car is an emotional choice – never more so than with prestige vehicles.

Lexus will be at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed in England in early July with the convertible version of its LC coupe. The version should debut commercially before the end of this year as a 2020 model.

Tesla says it plans to offer an improved battery pack delivering 400 miles of range (643 km) of range in its vehicles. Currently the longest-range configuration for a Tesla is 370 miles.

GM has announced a new round of investments to help boost production of pickups. The company’s plant in Flint, Michigan will be upgraded so it can assemble more Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD trucks, both of which are renewed this year and should generate even more consumer interest.

BMW has lifted the veil on the Touring variant of its 2020 3 Series. Unfortunately, the wagon will not be sold on the Canadian market.

Ford today issued recalls of over 1 million Explorer SUVs, including 28,000 in Canada, as well as more than 100,000 F-150 trucks. While the issues are different in each recall, the potential risk is the same: the possibility of a crash.

Audi has issued a recall of its brand-new all-electric e-tron SUV due to a problem with a seal on the battery. The defective seal could allow moisture in and lead to a short circuit and possibly a fire.

For the qualities of reliability, comfort and cargo capacity, the 2019 Honda HR-V maintains its appeal. It speaks to consumers who want a vehicle that’s easy and practical to use day in day out. Even aging as it is, the slightly refreshed 2019 HR-V is still a solid choice.

The government of France is preparing legislation that will place a total ban on the sale of gasoline-engine vehicles starting in 2040. The idea first presented by then-Minister of the Environment Nicolas Huot is on the way to becoming reality.

BMW’s latest generation of new models are equipped with a system that allows them to carry out backing-up manoeuvres without human help. The system records the last 50 metres driven by the car, and can reproduce them in precise reverse order.

It appears that a merger between FCA and Renault remains a possibility. Executives from the companies have been meeting to try to find grounds for an agreement, and according to an inside source, Nissan is interested in the idea, provided it obtains more independence within a new partnership.

When Rivian’s all electric pickup trucks make their debut next year, they will be able to charge each other. The tag-team concept is for one truck to be able to boost another in a pinch, but if the idea takes hold you can expect all sorts of variations on this theme to crop up.

Mercedes-Benz has given details regarding its new 2020 GLB SUV. The new model will fit in to the automaker’s lineup beneath the GLC, and it will include a three-row iteration despite its compact format.

Auto123.com put to the test the 4-cylinder-engine 2019 GMC Sierra Elevation. While the model doesn’t lack for power, exactly, it’s not aimed at the usual Sierra buyer. This is a model out for conquests.

FCA has issued a recall of over 300,000 Ram pickups, including 38,890 in Canada, over a potential issue with the passenger-side airbag. A potential defect related to the passenger-side airbag could prevent it from deploying in the event of a collision.

The American division of Volvo has announced it will offer lifetime free towing to Volvo owners. The one big condition is that owners can’t choose where to have their Volvo towed; it will go to the nearest participating brand dealership.

Toyota announced it is pushing the accelerator on its EV development plan, and a core element of its quickened strategy is the development of solid state batteries. The automaker wants to present its first of that type of battery next year.

To compete in its segment, the new 2019 Cherokee needs to cover a lot of bases; it’s no longer enough to just provide good off-road chops and live off Jeep’s good name. We review the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland, which gets more than a simple facelift to ensure it stays ahead of the game.

On the shores of Lake Wörthersee in Austria, the rains did no harm to the enthusiasm of the VW fans on hand for the 2019 Wörthersee GTI Treffen. Auto123.com was there, drenched but delighted. Here are the best of what we saw.

Auto123.com looks at 10 mass-market vehicle categories and comes up with the Top 10 sure buys for 2019.

Jaguar has just issued a recall of its I-Pace electric SUV due to a possible malfunction of the car’s regenerative braking system. An electrical problem can cause there to be a delay between the time the brakes are applied and the car begins to slow down.

Mercedes-AMG has just unveiled a new 4-cylinder engine with an output of 416 hp, the most powerful 4-cylinder it has produced to date. The unit will power the performance variants of the A Class, GLA Class and GLB Class models from the German manufacturer.

How to choose between the 2019 BMW X5 and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE? Auto123.com compares two of the big guns in the luxury midsize SUV category, who are outpaced only by the big boss, the Lexus RX.

General Motors has confirmed via its president Mark Reuss that it has an all-electric pickup truck in development. While we’ve heard other GM executives express their wish for such a product, this is the first time confirmation comes from the top of the company hierarchy.

The U.S. administration has rejected a request by General Motors to get an exemption from tariffs on the Buick Envision, exposing the China-built SUV to a 25% import tax.

BMW has revealed details for the M variant of its new 8 Series, and it’s clear it will require self-discipline to drive the 617-hp car without getting into trouble…

Late yesterday evening, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles officially withdrew the merger offer it had made to the Renault Group. FCA pointed the finger at the position of the French government, but speculation is that Nissan’s refusal to guarantee it would maintain its alliance with Renault led to FCA pulling its offer off the table.

What competition? Though it has its faults, the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is just unlike most if not all other options out there. Oh, the joy of being a versatile, roomy SUV you can plug in to save big on fuel consumption in 2019.

The Jaguar-Land Rover and BMW groups has announced a partnership for developing electric powertrain systems. The two companies want to benefit from economies of scale to produce the best possible technologies at the most affordable cost.

American auto giant General Motors this week presented the new and improved version of its Super Cruise system autonomous driving system, which we’ll be seeing in the upcoming CT4 and CT5 sedans. We headed to Michigan to do some hands-off driving using the new system.

Flat tires, begone: GM and Michelin are teaming up to develop and test an airless wheel, with the goal of bringing it to market by 2024. Starting this year, GM is rolling out a fleet of Chevrolet Bolt models to test out the Uptis prototype wheel in Michigan.

Ian Callum, one of the most influential automotive designers in the business, is leaving Jaguar. In 20 years at the head of the firm’s design department, the man responsible for the F-Type and so many others has left his mark on the history of car design.

Hyundai announces a hybrid version of the Kona SUV for the European market. No word yet on a North American version, but given the popularity of the model in our continent, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it show up here in the next year.

We test-drive the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI and get reacquainted with what is one of the last of its kind still among us. Fortunately, the next, eighth generation of the model, scheduled for early next decade, is expected to retain the essential qualities that make this model so exceptional.

In a new video released by Mini to kick off the marketing campaign for its all-electric Cooper, the Mini Cooper S E is seen towing a Boeing 777. The new EV is expected to be unveiled later this year and it should hit dealerships early in 2020.

Kia has been teasing a new compact SUV it plans to unveil at the end of June. To boost interest even more, the automaker revealed its name yesterday. The Kia Seltos takes its moniker from Greek mythology.

Mercedes-Benz has given the green light to developing an all-electric sedan. Tentatively named the EQE, the E-Class-sized model is expected to be ready only in the early 2020s, according to a report by British media outlet Autocar.

General Motors appears to be putting serious thought to producing a true rival to the Jeep Wrangler. According to media outlet GM Authority, the company has gone to the trouble of acquiring two of the latest-generation Wranglers to learn as much as they can in preparation of a riposte.

The 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec is the beautified trim of the carmaker’s popular mid-size luxury crossover, a version in which the styling finally does justice to the model’s impressive performance chops.

Auto123.com gets behind the wheel on Canadian soil of the new 2020 Kia Soul, a car that manages to hold on to its soul for the new edition, but only partially. While the basic ingredients that made the vehicle a success are still present, the touches that made it distinctive have been waylaid.