One scene in Quentin Tarantino’s excellent Once Upon a Time in Hollywood left us perplexed at Auto123, and it involves Brad Pitt’s driving. There are a number of scenes that show the actor sitting at the wheel of his vintage car… but is he always actually driving?

Reports are surfacing that the new Model Y from Tesla will make its market debut in the spring, months ahead of the planned autumn launch. It’s now possible to place pre-orders for the Performance and Long Range versions on the company’s website.

Lincoln has confirmed what was already widely suspected: It will cease production of the MKZ sedan this summer. The car will be available for the 2020 model-year, but no more beyond that, and at least for now there’s no replacement in sight.

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Trail TRD with Off Road is without a doubt the most rugged version of the SUV produced to date. Still, this edition of the 5th-generation RAV4 doesn’t waver from its general mandate: to be reliable and provide a comfortable ride, first and foremost.

The electric Hummer has been confirmed by GM and an ad showing us a little more of it will be aired during the next Super Bowl. What's attracting attention at the moment is the announced 11,500 lb-ft of torque, a staggering figure.

We now know the changes Mazda bringing to its roadster for the next year. Auto123 has the details and pricing for the 2020 Mazda MX-5, both the soft-top and hard-top RF versions.

General Motors is being forced to issue a second recall related to the same braking issue on thousands of pickup trucks. The repairs carried out as part of the first recall apparently led to a new problem that now needs fixing.

Winter? Bring it on! Once again Auto123.com brings you our updated ranking of the Top 10 most affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles sold in Canada in 2020.

Germany’s auto show, known as the IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) will no longer be held in Frankfurt, it has just been announced. The cities of Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are vying to take over as hosts for the biennial event.

How to choose between the 2020 Acura TLX and the 2020 Infiniti Q50? Auto123 compares two sporty-ish Japanese sedans fighting for space in a segment dominated by established German cars.

The first vehicle to come out of the partnership between Ford and Rivian will carry the Lincoln logo. Considering the costs associated with the development of electrified products, it's not surprising to see it appear where it can be sold at a higher price.

Images of the next-generation 2021 Kia Sorento without camouflage have surfaced ahead of the model’s official launch on February 17. Here’s a first peek at the revised new version of the SUV.

Test driving the 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 for a week proved a very positive experience. It's a fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient vehicle that's even more spacious than before, plus it offers a level of comfort worthy of a luxury car. Here’s our review.

Cadillac's Super Cruise system is about to offer a new feature. The company has confirmed that an automatic lane change feature will be available as an option on the new CT4 and CT5, as well as the revised new Escalade SUV.

An image shared by police vividly demonstrates the dangers of front-seat passengers keeping their feet on the dashboard of a moving vehicle. The x-ray shows the injuries suffered by a woman sitting in this position who was involved in an accident.

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is a car that was destined to be. This model is after all a trendy car with a youngish buyer base and more and more, that base is looking to EVs. This was always the next frontier for the Mini, and it’s crossed that threshold in good form. Here’s our first-drive review.

Hyundai Canada has just unveiled pricing for versions of its Sonata 2020. The redesigned sedan comes with new styling that promises that might leave few indifferent, as well as the latest in safety and technology.

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-door is a version of the iconic model that, in exchange for losing two doors, provides a more vivid connection with the history of the model. Given the rare chance to test-drive this variant, we jumped.

The next-generation Volvo XC90 will include an all-electric variant when it comes to market in 2022, based on comments made by Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson.

Kia will be showcasing the next generation of its Sorento SUV at a world premiere event in South Korea on February 17th. The SUV promises to be more refined than ever and electrified engines will be part of the mix.

According to documents obtained by the AutoGuide site, the next generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (in North America) will be ready for 2021. The next edition is expected to deliver more power and more range.

The first information regarding fuel consumption ratings for the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is already in circulation. These are unofficial figures, as the EPA figures are due to be released shortly.

The 2020 Mitsubishi RVR subcompact SUV, which gets a welcome facelift while we await a full overhaul. More rugged than most in its class, the RVR kind-of, sort-of follows the traditional recipe employed by Subaru, which is to keep it simple inside and capable outside.

Genesis is considering developing a new, larger SUV to add to its lineup, to be called the GV90, according to a report by Motor Trend. The big question for the automaker is whether they’re prepared to dive into the same segment as the likes of the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS.

The Moxie company is not well known today, but there was a time when it was widely known for its highly original promotional vehicles. Here’s the story of that time Auto123 came cross a 1923 Buick Moxie.

Seven unexploded American bombs dropped during World War Two have been found on the German site of the future Tesla plant. The bombs are still armed but they will be defused in an operation that is unfortunately not all that uncommon in Europe.

Kia will turn the spotlight on the plight of the homeless during the upcoming Super Bowl. For each yard gained by the two teams during the game, the Korean automaker will donate $1,000 to three charities that provide aid to people in need.

A 106-year-old WWII vet in Sacramento had his beloved 1956 Cadillac Eldorado stolen... but got it back a few days later after the thieves dropped it at a police station. A further twist to the story is that the Caddy once belonged to actress Rita Hayworth.

Kelley Blue Book, recognized as a reference in the automotive industry by companies and consumers, has handed out its Best Buy awards in a number of vehicle categories. See how the 2020 winners compare to those of our own Auto123.com awards!

Production of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette could be reduced by 20%. The rumoured move would be another consequence of the UAW strike that affected General Motors in late 2019.

Auto123 took a road trip in the new 2020 Kia Telluride and sums up the experience thusly: it’s no minivan, but it’s no slouch either. Here’s our long-distance review of the new three-row SUV from the Korean automaker.

Jeep will roll out a special edition of its most popular model at the Chicago Auto Show next month. The Wrangler Mopar Jeep Performance Parts edition has been modified by the company’s accessories division.

General Motors has announced it has made a big breakthrough that will significantly improve braking performance for trucks pulling trailers. The company’s eBoost Trailer Brake system can reduce braking distance from 100 km/h by 40 feet with a 9,000-lb weight in tow.

Auto123 went to Italy to visit three of the finest museums dedicated to the glories of Italian car designs and performance. Today, in the second of three installments, we look at the two museums dedicated to the famed Ferrari brand.

The New York auto show will host the world premiere of the new all-electric Volkswagen ID.4. The model is the first from VW’S new EV banner to appear in North America.

The Toyota Group has announced it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide. The campaign is needed to address a problem with airbags that may not deploy in the event of an accident.

With this 2020 Mini Countryman JCW, the British automaker shows its real expertise in the field of small sports cars and can now proudly present itself versus the heavyweights in this segment without blushing. John Cooper would approve.

Subaru has provided details of its electrification plan. The Japanese automaker wants 40% of its sales to consist of electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030, and it will produce only electric vehicles by the mid-2030s.

Infiniti has announced that production of the new QX55 SUV will be delayed by five months. The factory tasked with building the coupe-like utility model is in need of some adjustments before production can get underway.

Tesla has offered a strident denial of allegations that some of its vehicles are at risk of accelerating unexpectedly. The automaker claims that the complaints were initiated by a short seller – which has proven to be true.

At the 2020 Montreal Auto Show, Auto123 spoke with Dave Gardner, President and CEO of Honda Canada, and Jean-Marc Leclerc, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Honda Canada.

Volvo could gift lucky winners the equivalent of a million dollars worth of cars during the Super Bowl LIV. The giveaway will happen if either the Chiefs of the 49ers score a safety touchdown.

It hasn’t been built yet, but the first Chevrolet Corvette to be produced has already been sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bid was $3 million USD, and all of i twill be given to charity.

Auto123 traveled to Arizona to test drive Ford's next generation of Super Duty pickup trucks. On the menu for the 2020 Ford Super Duty is a new engine, a new transmission, as well as lots of exercises for those who like to work hard.

How to choose between the 2020 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Ford Explorer? Auto123 places head-to-head two models offering something new and something old.

The NHTSA is looking into reported cases of Teslas accelerating unexpectedly. The agency has received 127 complaints, and some accidents with injuries have been reported.

Last week the Automobile Journalists’ Association of Canada (AJAC) announced its Best Vehicles category winners for 2020 at the Montreal Auto Show. The overall winners in the Car and SUV/Truck general categories will be announced at the Toronto auto show next month.

Canadian Tire has announced it will add almost 300 more EV charging stations to its existing network across the country. Installation of the extra stations should be completed by the end of 2020.

The North American car show season kicks off with the 2020 Montreal Auto Show. Here are Auto123’s Top 10 highlights of the show, chosen from the 37 Canadian and 3 North American premieres on the program.

The unveiling presentation for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette at the Montreal Auto Show was one of the highlights of media day, as the jostling to get in close and snap good shots of the two units on display – one white, one orange – was more frenetic than usual.

Korean luxury brand Genesis’s all-electric Mint concept made its Canadian debut at the Montreal Auto Show. At the presentation Genesis also announced that the automaker intends to produce an all-electric production vehicle before the end of 2021.

Nissan rolled out the fully redesigned and overhauled 2020 Nissan Sentra in a Canadian premiere on the occasion of the Montreal Auto Show, and announced pricing for the five trims of the sedan that consumers here will have access to.

GMC has announced it will produce an AT4 edition of the Terrain SUV for the 2021 model-year. This means that all of the brand’s models can now be had with that off-road-focused configuration – although with the Terrain, the changes will be largely esthetic.

Hyundai has presented in a North American premiere its Hyundai 45 retro-futuristic concept, a design study inspired by the original Pony concept, at the Montreal Auto Show’s 77th edition.

The new Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV gets its Canadian premiere at the 2020 Montreal Auto Show. The model should be available on the market later this year.

The 2020 Nissan Altima was one of Auto123’s companions as we trekked the length of the famed Route 66 this fall; we also tested out its AWD system on the snowy roads of Quebec back home. Here’s our review.

Auto123 went to Indiana to test drive the highly anticipated new 2020 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV. Here’s our review of our first encounter, just as Subaru Canada makes the big presentation of the plug-in hybrid Crosstrek at the Montreal Auto Show on now.

Genesis has unveiled its GV80 in South Korea. The premiere of the long-awaited SUV gives us more fodder regarding its technical specifications, notably the engines that will power it, as well as the equipment it will come with.

Auto123 previews the 77th edition of the Montreal International Auto Show, which kicks off today with traditional media day today. The show opens its doors to the public from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 26.

Toyota Canada is recalling close to 55,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles here over a fuel-pump issue. The pump could stop working abruptly and potentially have grave consequences for the vehicle’s driver and passengers.

According to a source wishing to remain anonymous, the Ford Bronco will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show next June. Ford’s new SUV will likely benefit from the extra attention the first summer edition of that auto show is sure to get.

The next-generation Toyota 86 will likely be getting a new name. In addition to giving it more power from under the hood, the automaker is going to rename the sports car the GR86 – in part to solidify the link with the Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division in the minds of consumers.

The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 will officially arrive in North America this coming spring. Together with the RS6 Avant presented last fall, they will now offer fans of performance cars a lot more choice at Audi dealerships on our continent.

GMC will produce an AT4 version of its Canyon pickup truck in 2021. The model will offer everything the enthusiast needs to venture off the beaten path with confidence.

Nissan Canada has announced pricing and details for the 2020 Kicks. Prices are up by between $600 and $1,000, but among the new standard equipment are additional safety features.

The 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered is a rarity on the Canadian market: a premium plug-in hybrid wagon. Here's our Auto123 review as we put this Volvo to the test in full-on winter.

Driving comes with a fair amount of unpredictability. Anyone can cross paths with a dangerous driver. Has this happened to you and you didn’t know what to do? As always, we’re there to help you better understand this behaviour and know how to respond.

Ford v Ferrari has been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. It’s also in the running for three other awards, including two in sound categories. We’ll find out if it takes the checkered flag on February 9th.

Just ahead of the Montreal Auto Show where it will be proudly on display at the Kia stand, the automaker has given the 2021 Kia Seltos its official Canadian premiere in Montreal. The all-new SUV (bigger than the Soul, smaller than the Sportage) gets a starting price in Canada of just under $23,000.

Auto123 went to Italy to visit three of the finest museums dedicated to the glories of Italian car designs and performance. Today, in the first of three installments, we look at the works of art signed Pagani.

The NACTOY (North American Car and Truck of the Year) Vehicles of the Year for 2020 have been unveiled and it's time to celebrate for Chevrolet (Corvette), Jeep (Gladiator) and Kia (Telluride)

The return of the Hummer name within the GM family will be made official during the next Super Bowl. Rumours are pointing to the name being used to designate an electric-powered GMC pickup.

The Ford Mustang used in the making of Bullitt sold last week at auction for $3.4 million USD. Auto123 wonders if that’s madness or smart investing.

60 years ago, Pontiac was about to introduce its 1960 model lineup to the public. Among them was the Laurentian variant, a car that may not have marked automotive history, but it did the author’s personal story. This model was, in fact, his first classic car, acquired one day in June 1999.

The 2020 Mini Cooper S 60th Anniversary is a special edition of a retro-flavoured urban sprout that continues to do well, or much better anyways than the VW Beetle and Fiat 500, two similarly nostalgic models that are no longer with us in 2020.

Toyota has unveiled the GR version of its Yaris for 2020. Meet the little tick that delivers 257 big horses. Before you get too excited though, this version won’t be coming to North America.

How to choose between the 2020 Hyundai Palisade and the 2020 Kia Telluride ? Auto123 compares two very close cousins and tries to find daylight between them. Both Hyundai and Kia have shook up the segment and the competition by offering a lot of SUV for the price.

Toyota has announced which new replacement parts it will produce for old Toyota Supra models. For now the list of components is a short one, but it’s an important step for the carmaker and great news for collectors of older cars.

Mazda has announced it is adding a regenerative braking system to its MX-5 – though not as part of a hybrid powertrain. For the moment it will be included in European versions of the model only; time will tell if we get it here in North America as well.

Official U.S. fuel consumption figures have been divulged for the upcoming 2021 Kia Seltos. We won’t call them miraculous, but we won’t say they’re terrible either. The SUV debuts later this year as a 2021 model.

Tesla plans to develop a model designed in China in the coming years. The new vehicle would be conceived primarily for the Chinese market but sold in global markets.

Auto123 got an exhilarating crash course in EV battery technology and future systems when we spoke with Andreas Hintennach, Daimler Senior Manager in charge of EV battery systems at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. From lithium-ion to magnesium to solid-state to… organic, compostable batteries…

Reports indicate that Toyota is planning to bring back the Venza to the market two years after pulling it from the lineup. The new version would be a five-seat crossover and work with a hybrid powertrain, according to an anonymous source.

Nissan has presented its new e-4ORCE AWD EV powertrain at the 2020 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The system will make its debut in the production version of the Ariya concept in late 2021.

A new recall in connection with defective Takata airbags has been issued affecting 10 million vehicles. This time the recall will involve replacing defective units that had been installed in temporary replacement of the original airbags found to be defective.

The 2020 Nissan Murano is tailor-made for those who prioritize qualities you don’t normally associate with mid-size SUVs. Here’s our review of the model after driving it extensively on our recent trip on Route 66.

If you find yourself stuck in your vehicle for a few hours this winter, do you have what you need to handle this situation as comfortably as possible? Here are a few tips to add to your emergency-situation list, if it’s not already complete.

The FCA Group’s plant in Windsor, Ontario will stop production for one week starting January 20. The factory produces the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, both of which have seen sales drop in 2019.

Sony caused a surprise at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas by rolling out a… concept car. Although, in effect the prototype serves mainly if not exclusively to highlight the ways cutting-edge technologies can be used in vehicles of the future.

We discover the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR, a futuristic yet holistic vehicle as imagined by the German luxury automaker and revealed today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

A patent document indicates that Ford is working on a four-wheel steering for its F-Series trucks. The technology itself is not new, but it has never really been applied successfully in pickup trucks, and no vehicles of that type currently include it.

Auto123 takes a look at the pickup truck domain to see what’s coming in 2020. Our crystal ball shows highly anticipated revisions of popular models, and maybe, just maybe, a Rivian all-electric truck. Here’s our Top 10 of the most notable pickups coming down the pike in 2020.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 750,000 vehicles over a potential sunroof issue. On certain models produced between 2001 and 2011, the materials that hold the sunroof to the body of the vehicle could degrade and result in the sunroof flying off.

Tesla set a new company record for vehicle production in 2019. While the company narrowly missed its target of building 400,000 units this past year, the final quarter total of 112,000 units delivered – another record - is an encouraging sign for the coming year.

In more ways than one, the 2020 Kia Sportage is a mature model. It’s aging, but he design is bolder and more confident than previous, and the numerous technological upgrades give Kia’s compact SUV many advantages over rivals in the segment. Here’s our review.

How to choose between the 2019 Chrysler 300 and the 2019 Kia Stinger? We pit a grizzled veteran against a hungry upstart in the big sedan segment.

As Alfa Romeo gets set to change hands once again in2020, we take a look back at a model that marked its history, but also one that is largely unknown on this side of the Atlantic.

Hyundai and Kia intend to introduce three new electric-powered versions of existing SUVs by the end of 2020. The Hyundai Santa Fe’s current generation will thus get an electrified version, while the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Tucson’s next generations coming this year will come in electrified variants.

Mitsubishi Canada has announced it racked up a record number of sales for the 2019 year just ended… by a whisker. The company sold a total of 25,353 units, or 298 more than in 2018.

Ford’s Australian division is working to make it possible to fit a 5.0L V8 engine into the Raptor version of the Ranger pickup. Fans here can only wish such a version would make it to our market, as Ford doesn’t even offer a Raptor version at all in North America… at least for now.

The 2019 Lexus UX250h is a nifty little hybrid-powered SUV that delivers on what it promises, with some very rare exceptions. Count on solid fuel economy, a premium interior and positive driving dynamics – but there’s no getting around the fact this crossover is…small.

BMW is said to be working on an all-electric sedan. The i6, which is only expected in 2024, counts as one of the 25 new electric-powered models that the German automaker is promising by then.

Next week FCA will present the Airflow Vision Concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The design study will showcase some of where the automaker is going in terms of both exterior and interior styling.

We got behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW i3 Extended Range to take the measure of the evolution of the model since its beginnings. While the improvement is undeniable, the value it offers to consumers is some ways from ideal. Here’s our review of BMW’s little EV.

Jeep will present three plug-in hybrid vehicles at the CES next week in Las Vegas. By the end of the year, the Wrangler, Compass and Renegade will be available to plug in.

Genesis has provided the first images of its upcoming SUV model – the first ever from the young luxury brand. The 2020 GV80 will debut shortly in South Korea, and in North America over the course of the year.

Which vehicles offer the best overall value in 2019-2020? Auto123.com investigates in totally unscientific fashion and comes up with the best choices for your money in 10 different popular vehicle categories!

The manual gearbox is no longer a popular choice for consumers, the numbers say – but don’t go tell that to buyers of the Mazda MX-5. Between July 2018 and April 2019, 76% of sales of the model’s soft-top version were of the three-pedal model.

Volkswagen published a video celebrating the legendary Beetle and marking its official end to close out 2019. The short animated clip seeks to symbolically illustrate the bridge that exists between the Bug and its future electric cars.

We recently drove the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat RedEye, a monster that must be respected in order to be properly tamed.