The coronavirus pandemic has forced GM to review its schedule for product updates. The unpredictable duration and severity of the crisis is compelling automakers to adapt their plans on the fly.

Ford estimates it will be able to produce 50,000 ventilators over the next 100 days. The company is working closely with GE Healthcare and plans to begin production of the devices in April.

After showing us its new G80 in early March, Genesis unveils the details of its technical specifications. On the menu are two new engines and a host of technological advances.

Land Rover is lending its new Defender to the fight against coronavirus. The vehicles that that were to be used by the automotive press at the scheduled launch this week will instead be put at the disposal of the British Red Cross.

Auto123 recently had the opportunity to test new winter tires that will be available from Toyo, Continental and Michelin for winter 2020-2021. Here's what's coming on the market.

The Paris Motor Show has been called off as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. At the rate things are going, the question becomes whether any shows at all will be held this year, considering also that the manufacturers will have limited means to finish the year.

The Detroit Auto Show, scheduled for June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. This is not a postponement - organizers won’t put on the event at all until 2021.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered GM to manufacture ventilators. The company was already partnering with Ventec to do so, but the invocation of the Defense Protection Act allows the White House to order it to do so. By Sunday the president was once again lauding the automaker's efforts.

The 2020 Genesis G90 delivers sumptuous big-saloon transportation for a midsize price. Can the cache-deprived luxury brand created by Hyundai pry away status-conscious BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz owners? That’s an uphill battle…

The Volkswagen Group is currently spending 2 billion euros a week at a time when the coronavirus outbreak has decimated revenues. If the pandemic continues and sales don’t pick up, job losses will be inevitable, says the company’s CEO.

After announcing it will produce masks for health care workers, FCA commits to providing one million meals for children in need. Efforts will initially focus on communities where factories are located and then expand across North America.

Ford is conducting three recalls in North America, including one specific to certain Canadian models. In the latter case, nearly 55,000 models are affected.

Auto123 decides what 10 things you really want to know about the new 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country, an off-road wagon for the Walmart-and-Costco set.

Ford plans to restart production at selected North American plants beginning in April. However, the company says it will monitor the situation closely and adjust its plans if necessary.

Several automakers have modified their logos to help encourage social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Audi and Volkswagen notably have produced some ingenious creatives.

A new study confirms that the carbon footprint of electric vehicles is far smaller than that of combustion-engine models, even after factoring in the manufacturing process and added electricity generation. This is the case for 95% of regions around the world.

Chevrolet is adding more standard safety features to its Traverse model for the 2021 model-year. The move is designed to make the overall package more attractive versus the competition.

How to choose between the 2020 Audi A3 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class? Auto123 pits the old vs the new guard in the small luxury-car class. Both can be had in two flavours: sedan or hatchback.

Ford has announced its North American plants will remain closed until further notice due to the coronavirus. To the surprise of no one, the March 30 date originally scheduled for a restart of operations has thus been extended.

The annual Hershey automotive gathering might be held in the fall, but it’s like Christmas for fans of old pickups. Here are some of the trucks we would have loved to pack in our bags and bring back home with us.

The 2020 Cadillac XT5 gets a substantial refresh as it hits mid-cycle and aims to outdo, if not the German bigwigs of the category, at least the other competitors lurking beneath them.

The Jacob Javits Center, the site of the annual – but now-cancelled - New York Auto Show, is being transformed into a hospital. The centre was to receive car enthusiasts during the first week of April, but now it will take in 1,000 beds… to start.

Production of the Polestar 2 is underway at a plant in China owned by parent company Geely. The model will first be sold in Europe starting this summer, with North America to follow. Of course, due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the exact timing is impossible to predict.

Auto manufacturers are ramping up efforts to produce supplies and equipment sorely needed by first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. FCA and GM have announced they will produce masks and ventilators, respectively; Ford is working on both in tandem with 3M and GE.

Ford will reprint original window stickers for sale to owners of old Mustangs. For the moment, the offer is available only for 1987 to 1989 editions, but it will certainly be extended to other editions as well.

In addition to developing a new logo for its Z model, Nissan is also working on a major change to its design signature. The Ariya concept debuted the brand’s new logo.

Auto123 gets behind the wheel of an SUV that's starting to get older relative to others on the market, the 2020 Buick Enclave. While it's packed with features, it's hard to recommend it, mainly because it's simply too expensive when compared to its rivals.

Volkswagen's R division has confirmed that there will be no electric version with the next-generation Golf R. Budget restrictions make it impossible to go there at this time.

A study shows that using applications on your vehicle's touchscreen dangerously increases your reaction time. The two main applications looked at, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are downright dangerous in the hands of some drivers.

From a Canadian trademark request filed by Nissan, we might now know what the revised logo of the next-generation Z sport model is going to look like. The design definitely looks back in time to the original Z model of the 1970s.

Here’s the story of a man who found, acquired and restored his father's old Volkswagen. The car in question, a 1967 Type 3, required an "investment" of $40,000 to restore it to its former glory.

Volvo says it is recalling close to 121,000 vehicles due to a problem with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system. The recall impacts every 2019-2020 model produced by the Swedish automaker, and includes almost 12,000 vehicles in Canada.

Auto123 decides what 10 things you really want to know about the new 2020 Kia Telluride. The big SUV has been created with the goal of convincing minivan owners they can do better.

Several more automakers have announced they are shutting down production at North American assembly plants in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Most of the stoppages are until March 30… for now.

Honda is going to pause all production at its assembly plants in North America as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. For now the company says it will stop production for one week, but events could dictate a longer break as the world responds to the spread of COVID-19.

To prevent COVID-19 or other germs from surviving inside your car, here are some cleaning tips that can make life difficult for those unwelcome invaders.

BMW has confirmed it will produce an all-electric version of the next-generation 7 Series car. The model will incorporate the manufacturer's new fifth-generation electric technology, which is scheduled to make its debut with the iNext SUV next year.

How to choose between the 2020 Genesis G80 and the 2020 Lincoln Continental? Here’s a head-to-head match pitting two models labouring in the shadows of the Germans. You want your luxury American-style, or Korean-flavoured?

Hyundai yesterday unveiled via the magic (and safety) of the Internet the seventh-generation model of its Elantra sedan. The big news, other than the evolved looks, is the arrival of a hybrid variant.

Audi is said to be working on a Sportback version of its popular Q5 SUV. The product, on track to debut next fall, is being developed to compete with the likes of the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Porsche is developing a new bucket seat using 3D printer technology. Initially, 40 units will be produced for racing cars, but this option could appear as early as 2021 in the manufacturer's production vehicles.

Auto123 gets behind the wheel of the Kia Forte5, completely renewed for 2020. It's not going to be an easy battle in the Forte5, which faces established rivals and a general decline in the popularity of the four-door car.

Auto123 takes a look at the 3D instrumentation of the Genesis GV80. The latter, developed by Continental, is just the first step towards the dashboards of the future.

Ford announced that its credit department will provide the necessary assistance to Canadian consumers affected by Covid-19. Basically, it will be possible to delay or defer car payments to the automaker’s credit division.

Here is the 4th edition of our annual Auto123.com Hybrid and Electric Car Guide! Here we take a look at the 2020 all-electric models available in Canada. Check out our sections of the Guide on hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well.

The FCA group has registered for trademarks on the names Hornet and Dodge Hornet with authorities in several countries. This is not the first time that the Hornet name has been protected by the company, but never before has the company reserved the name "Dodge Hornet".

Mechanically, the 2020 BMW M850i is a machine built to go to war. But it doesn’t forget that the crew you’re bringing along with you expects more of a cruise-ship than a battleship experience. In other words, this BMW fits the right definition of a Grand Touring car.

FCA, Ferrari et Volkswagen have announced shutdowns of factories due to the coronavirus outbreak. For now the closings are temporary and short-term, but the situation continues to evolve very rapidly.

BMW is ending production of its i8 sports model. Though it lasted only six years, the model set the table for the subsequent electrified models from the German brand.

Formula E series organizers have suspended the start of the circuit’s upcoming season due to the coronavirus outbreak. There’s hope the series can resume its activities in May, but for now it’s just that – hope.

Here is the 4th edition of our annual Auto123.com Hybrid and Electric Car Guide! Here we take a look at the 2020 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models available in Canada. Check out our sections of the Guide on hybrid and all-electric vehicles as well.

2020 Hybrid and Electric Car Guide: The Hybrids

The 2020 Genesis G90 is an excellent big luxury sedan that has nonetheless struggled to attract buyers in Canada. It’s no easy task building up a reputation that can rival the well-established players like BMW, Audi and Mercedes…

Jeep is recalling around 33,000 2018-2020 Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator models, over a potential problem with the clutch on some manual transmission models.

Auto123 decides what 10 things you really want to know about the new 2020 BMW X3 M Competition, the pimped-up version of BMW’s compact SUV and natural rival to the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S.

GM is issuing a recall of 2020 pickups over a potential braking system problem. Some Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks may have been assembled with components that weren’t heat-treated and could thus malfunction.

Contrary to speculation running loose and unchecked for the past few months, the debut of the Ford Mustang Mach-E will take place simultaneously in Europe AND North America. A reminder to us all that rumours can, on occasion, turn out to be false…

Honda has shared images and some information about the changes to its Odyssey model for the year 2021. In store are cosmetic changes and improved on-board features, as well additional safety features. The new Odyssey was to be unveiled fully at the now-postponed New York Auto Show.

With over 1,000 classic cars for sale at the annual Hershey rally, enthusiasts with limited budgets could be forgiven for going just a little mad with envy. Here are 10 more affordable models at the 2019 edition that made it worth the trip to Pennsylvania.

In anticipation of the next-gen Elantra’s big unveiling next week in California, Hyundai has teased it via images and a video. They reveal an aggressive design, in line with the new Sonata's design.

The growing coronavirus crisis has gotten the better of the New York Auto Show. Until today organizers had maintained the show was still set to go on as scheduled in early April, but in the end, caution proved the better part of valour. The show has been rescheduled for August.

After seeing the Bronco Sport appear undisguised online, it's the Bronco's turn to make an unofficial appearance today. The model's for-real presentation is scheduled for next month, but we're starting to get a good idea of what to expect.

Tesla today reached an important milestone in its history: the manufacture of its millionth model. In what is either a symbolic gesture or simple chance, the vehicle in question is a Model Y, which has been pegged to carry the brand to significantly expanded growth over the next few years.

With the 2020 Elantra, Hyundai continues its tradition of making models that are competitive choices by virtue of their solid construction and, especially, the tons of equipment included for the price. But with a bare-bones base model and rivals that are now matching it feature for feature, can we still say the Elantra really offers more for less?

The first images of the Ford Bronco Sport, the so-called Baby Bronco, have appeared on the internet in the form of spy shots. The SUV is to be officially presented within the next month.

GM recently released some details about their electrification plan and a short video the automaker posted on Twitter that has been the subject, of much chatter. Why? It shows the silhouette of an electric model that mirrors the profile of the Chevrolet Camaro.

How to choose between the 2020 Hyundai Kona and the brand-new 2021 Kia Seltos? We size up the close cousins and try to pick a favourite among these two models vying for consumer favour in a very popular vehicle segment in Canada.

Hyundai Canada is recalling around 13,000 Sonata cars over a fuel leak issue that could lead to a risk of a fire. Last week Kia issued a recall over a similar problem with its Sedona minivan.

This may come as a surprise to some, but Chevrolet’s Express van is still very much alive and well. So much so that it is even getting a new engine for the 2021 model-year. The unit in question is the 6.6L V8 introduced by the company with its HD pickups last year.

Coronavirus is having a major impact on China's auto industry, which saw its sales drop 80% in February. The authorities are hoping for a recovery in the second quarter of the year.

The 2020 Geneva Motor Show may have been cancelled last week, but that didn’t mean Auto123 was going to cancel our Top 10 for it. Here are 10 compelling vehicles that were presented anyways, only virtually.

The release of the new James Bond movie is delayed due to the coronavirus. Originally scheduled for April 10, it has been postponed to the end of November. This means we won’t get to see the old and new Aston Martins in action throughout the film... at least for now.

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime is a PHEV that maintains its ugly-duckling appeal even as it gets transformed from a four-seater to a five-seater. Can it survive the onslaught of small plug-in crossovers currently launching on the market?

Toyota Canada is adding 100,000 more vehicles to an existing recall. The issue relates to potential fuel pump malfunction, which may result in the engine shutting down unexpectedly.

Auto123 arbitrarily decides what 10 things you really want to know about the big new 2020 BMW X7 M50i, the sort-of-high-performance version of the new three-row pachyderm from the German automaker.

GM has revealed some new details about the Cadillac Lyriq, a much-anticipated electric SUV from the luxury brand. The model will be officially introduced in April.

Fiat presented yesterday the new generation of its 500 model. For its next turn, the automaker’s little bug has gone electric. We don't know for the moment if the Fiat 500 2021 will appear on the North American market.

Genesis delivered a preview of the next-generation 2021 G80 sedan yesterday. The most striking element is a spectacular design that has the potential to take this Korean luxury car to another level.

Car and Driver magazine's list of top 10 vehicles for 2020 contains some predictable choices as well as a few surprises. Auto123 takes a look and adds its own grain of salt.

GM has spilled some new scoop on the platform that will serve the electric GMC Hummer, and confirmed that a Cadillac SUV using this new architecture is in the works, and that its format will be that of the Escalade

The brand-new 2020 Hyundai Venue SUV has stockpiled qualities that should help it compete on the market, but are they enough to take it over the top? Here’s our review.

With its Prophecy concept, Hyundai gives a glimpse of the future design of its products. While the design study – originally scheduled to premiere at the now-cancelled Geneva Motor Show – is likely not a prelude to a production model, it does preview what future Hyundai might look like inside and out.

You’ve just bought a new vehicle in France and are looking for information on the car registration application? Here are some useful explanations.

After Europe, Canada and the United States will also get an electric version of the Ford Transit van. The company made the announcement yesterday, joining other companies working towards to make "greener" deliveries in the near future.

Kia Canada has announced a recall of around 3,000 Sedona minivans due to a fire risk caused by a potential fuel leak, which in turn is attributable to a fuel-supply problem. Some 51,000 models are affected south of the border as well.

Volkswagen has revealed some additional information about its ID.4 electric SUV. The name is now official, and we now know that the ID.4 will debut in Europe before it reaches us in the next few weeks.

Undeterred by the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche premiered its 911 Turbo S online. The most powerful variant in the lineup now sees its output reach 640 hp.

The 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf will be produced only for the Canadian market in North American. U.S. consumers will have to settle for leftover 2019s as the German automaker focuses on introducing its line of all-electric ID models.

BMW virtually presented the i4 Concept that had been scheduled to premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The presentation, made by BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, reveals a concept with lines that show it’s close to production-ready.

How to choose between the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2020 Ford Expedition? Auto123.com pits two heavyweight SUVs head to head to see which one will be left standing at the end.

Alfa Romeo confirmed that production of its Tonale SUV is scheduled to begin in 2021. The future competitor of the BMW X3 and Audi Q3, among others, is eagerly awaited by Alfa Romeo dealers who have had few new products to place in their showrooms lately.

In an effort to quell speculation, organizers of the Vancouver Auto Show have confirmed the event is still scheduled to take place. The cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show that was to take place this week has created doubts about other events that pull in lots of visitors.

Last Thursday, Chevrolet produced its last Impala, the model becoming the latest sedan to be sacrificed at the altar of SUVs. It’s the end of the era at GM; the Impala had been part of the lineup since 1958.

Auto123 headed down to Austin, Texas to test drive the new 2021 Kia Seltos. With this new all-new small SUV, Kia may have found the right formula for it to boss the segment. Check out our review to find out why.