The 2020 Infiniti QX50 is a pretty, refined, tech-laden premium compact SUV with a troublesome Achilles heel undermining it. Here’s a case of a model that’s so close and yet so far. Check out our review.

Toyota and Volkswagen are postponing the North American re-launch of their production activities. At Toyota, the date has been moved from May 4 to May 11, while at Volkswagen, the date has not yet been determined.

The big comeback of the name Hummer at GMC will have to wait due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Indeed, the pandemic will make it impossible to present the model as originally planned on May 20th.

Auto123 takes a look at the list of the 10 least reliable new 2020 vehicles as determined recently by the good folks at Consumer Reports.

Lincoln has announced that the electric vehicle project it was working on with partner Rivian has been abandoned. The cause, in case you hadn’t guessed, is the total disruption caused by the coronavirus.

How to choose between the 2020 Mitsubishi RVR and the 2020 Nissan Qashqai? Auto123 compares a wily veteran and a relative debutante.

Production of the new Ford F-150 is delayed, but the model should still show up before the end of the year. Ford has postponed the start of assembly by six weeks in the two factories that will produce it.

Porsche announces the return of the manual transmission for its iconic 911 model. This option will be available with the 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S versions for the 2021 model-year.

Hyundai gives a preview of the upcoming N Line version of its refreshed 2021 Elantra. The spiffed-up edition of the sedan should show up at dealerships before the end of this year, along with the regular version of the model that's being redesigned for next year.

Two vehicles identical to those used in the Back to the Future trilogy are for sale online: A 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 and a 1985 Toyota SR5 pickup truck.

The big three U.S. automakers, GM, Ford and FCA, have agreed on a date for reopening their American assembly plants. Barring setbacks, operations should resume at U.S. automotive factories starting on May 18.

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is a resolutely old-school truck that happens to be indestructible and is like a fish in water when venturing onto rougher terrain. Here’s our review of the 1990-er-2020 edition of this cult classic.

The auto industry may need to look at offering major incentives to encourage the purchase of new vehicles in the coming months. In fact that's what we're starting to hear behind the scenes as the industry prepares for recovery.

Volkswagen's biggest assembly plant, the Wolfsburg facility in Germany, has now restarted operations. In the United States, resumption of activities at the VW plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is scheduled for May 3.

Car and Driver magazine's recent Top 25 list of models due to appear on the horizon in the near future contains an intriguing mix of sport, utility and electric models. Auto123 takes a look.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450, a sedate-looking but very able premium car that makes a great case for itself as a mid-size sedan in an age of luxury utility models. For those who resist the siren call of the SUV…

Faced with persistently disappointing sales results, Lexus is throwing in the towel and will discontinue production of its GS sedan. To mark the end of the model’s journey, a special limited edition will be offered this year, called the Black Line.

Mini changed the name it gave the spiffy wheels found on its 2020 Cooper SE, and it’s not hard to see why: the model’s Corona Spokes are now Power Spokes.

Porsche now offers two conversion units that allow you to enjoy modern features in an older model. This includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications, as well as Bluetooth technology.

With no press vehicles to test out, Auto123 turns to old cars to fill its sickly need for vehicle analysis. On the menu this week is a car saved from disaster in 2018 by the author of these lines.

Ford has developed a 1400-hp electric prototype of the Ford Mustang. The long-anticipated battery-powered muscle car does the quarter mile in under 8 seconds, at an average speed of 170 mph, or 274 km/h. Hold on to your hats…

Volkswagen is gradually restarting operations at its plants in Europe, and also in the U.S.; first to open is the Zwickau plant in Germany, which builds the new ID.3 electric car.

Hyundai announces the arrival of a new eight-speed automatic transmission for its Veloster N. In a nutshell, the new transmission will make the model more efficient, more economical and more fun, according to the automaker.

Porsche is working on a lower-priced version of its all-electric Taycan, according to a Car and Driver report. The “simpler” Taycan would give drivers less brute power and shorter range, as well as rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel.

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has fallen victim to the coronavirus. Given the magnitude of the pandemic and the fact that large gatherings will probably be banned for months to come, event organizers had no choice but to cancel the 2020 edition.

The 2020 BMW M550i sedan, a worthy – and much more affordable – alternative to the quite mad M5. Not that this “saner” super sedan doesn’t contain within its own bit of madness, it’s just better suited to daily driving. Here’s our review.

The coronavirus didn't stop Earth Day from happening. Auto123.com presents our annual list of the best electric vehicles available in Canada in 2020, including only those models eligible for the $5,000 EV rebate offered by the federal government.

When the next-generation Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon duo come along, there will be some big changes under the hood. This is according to a new report by Muscle Cars and Trucks magazine, which claims that the three current engines will be sacrificed in favor of a single new one.

How to choose between the 2020 Cadillac XT6 and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator? These two big American luxury products have undeniable qualities… and one has undeniable weaknesses. We compare the two large SUVs as they try to pry away customers from the German big guns.

Volkswagen is preparing an update of its most popular model across the planet, the Tiguan. The European version of the SUV should be presented before the end of the summer, but we’ll have to wait until 2021 to see a refreshed Tiguan arrive at North American dealerships.

Spring is now solidly with us in Canada, even if this year it’s turning out to be quite unique, to say the least! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for SUVs and pickups for 2020 in Canada. Learn which tires are recommended this year!

Performance enthusiasts were disappointed when Toyota confirmed its GR Yaris wouldn't make the jump to North America. They’ll be happier at hearing reports that a GR variant of the Corolla is in the works. According to Car and Driver, it could be ready by 2022.

FCA announced it will recall over 37,500 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks for a faulty accessory. A bed step installed on the rear of the chassis could give way when stepped on, creating a risk of injury.

BMW recently registered the X8 M name with German trademark authorities. This move, on the surface quite routine, does add weight to persistent speculation that a coupe-style adjunct to the X7 SUV is in the works.

The first Pontiac Banshee concept, built in 1964, is for sale for $750,000 in Connecticut… at a Kia dealership. The model, which never saw production, would have given Pontiac a serious rival to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang.

Spring is now solidly with us in Canada, even if this year it’s turning out to be quite unique, to say the least! Auto123.com presents our buying guide to summer tires and all-season tires for cars for 2020 in Canada. Learn which tires are recommended this year!

So far, the coronavirus pandemic has not dissuaded Ford from planning a premiere of its new Bronco SUV before the onset of summer. That plan is contingent, however, on Ford being able to start reopening its assembly plants as currently scheduled.

Speculation is that the next generation of the Ford Mustang will benefit from a hybrid powertrain as well as all-wheel drive capability, according to the Autocar website. Don’t count on seeing it before 2022, however.

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is a small crossover that deftly matches the body of a wagon with the "go anywhere" capability of an SUV. Here's our review.

A Tucker 48 convertible is currently for sale on the popular eBay auction site. Controversy has followed this car for years, namely because no Tucker convertibles were factory-produced at the time. Here’s the story of a one-of-a-kind classic car.

According to a union representative, Ford is looking to reopen a first assembly plant on May 4. The lucky winner could be the company’s facility in Kentucky where pickup trucks are manufactured.

Rumours about the mechanics of the N version of the Hyundai Kona are looking pretty confirmed. The sportier variant of the small SUV will run on a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 275 hp, but more importantly it will have a four-wheel-drive configuration.

The 2020 edition of the Chevrolet Tahoe SUV represents the final hurrah for the current generation before the new and improved pachyderm arrives for 2021. Here’s our review of a model you might be able to finagle a great deal on in the coming few months.

Porsche will offer its roadside assistance program to 250,000 Ontario healthcare workers. Doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists working in Ontario hospitals can take advantage of Porsche's services regardless of the make of their vehicle.

Ford is currently the idea of having factory workers wear wristbands to help ensure they observe proper social distancing. The bands would buzz when two people get closer than two metres from each other.

Lexus looks set to offer a plug-in version of its NX as early as 2021. In fact, Toyota's luxury brand has registered the name NX 450h+ in Europe, which heralds the arrival of a plug-in hybrid variant within the lineup.

Current stay-at-home orders say nothing about leaving your imagination in confinement. Discover the quirks and charms of Costa Rica as our intrepid journalist recounts his recent two-week road trip through the country in a 2020 Lexus RX 450h.

The Kia Stinger 2021 will benefit from more power, according to Car Sales website. Adjustments made to the twin-turbo V6 engine configuration will translate into a boost in horsepower.

General Motors has begun large-scale production of ventilators destined for health-care facilities in the fight against COVID-19. The American auto giant will deliver the first units later this month, and expects to have the requested 30,000 units made by the end of August.

The FCA Group has announced it is recalling some 500,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles in North America due to a problem with their windshield wipers, which could come loose and fail to function properly.

Auto123 gives you 10 vehicles whose presentations have marked the New York Auto Show over the decades. The annual event was to have kicked off last week at the Jacob Javits Center, now pressed into use as a temporary hospital.

The next generation of the Acura TLX will benefit from a new V6 turbo engine, according to Car and Driver magazine. The new unit will serve a high-performance variant within the lineup.

The new 2020 Cadillac XT6 2020 is a model whose arrival was written in the stars. The world needs more luxury SUVs, consumers say! The big XT6 also happens to fill an obvious gap in the luxury manufacturer's lineup.

Ford has pushed back by two months the beginning of production of the smaller new Ford Bronco, according to Automotive News. Rather than starting on July 13, assembly will instead get underway on September 7.

Coronavirus is forcing companies in the automotive industry to change the way they do business. Nissan shared its experience in a video conference with a handful of Canadian automotive journalists.

Ford’s upcoming F-150 plug-in hybrid has a range of only 15 km, according to a report by Car and Driver. If so, that would prove to be a big disappointment to potential buyers who have been waiting for a more fuel-economical version of the world’s most popular pickup.

This past February, the Toyota RAV4 reached an important milestone in its history with the sale of the ten millionth unit. At the rate things are going, it should join the Ford Model T and its sales of some 15 million in 5 or 6 years.

The Kia Telluride continues to collect awards left and right. This time the SUV takes home the highest honour from the folks at the World Car of the Year awards for 2020.

Parents magazine has just come out with its new Top 20 ranking of the best family vehicles in 2020. Auto123.com looks at the finest people movers on the market.

Slowly but surely, automotive factories are preparing to reopen around the world. To do so, important safety measures will have to be taken to ensure everyone's health. Here's what's going on behind the scenes right now in the industry.

The superb 2021 Lexus LC 500 benefits from improvements for the year to come. In addition to colour changes and cosmetic touch-ups, adjustments to the suspension and transmissions promise to improve the driving experience.

Nissan has requested a line of credit of $4.6 billion USD as it struggles to deal with the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The automaker, already in the grips of weakened finances before the onset of the pandemic, is in deeper trouble than some others.

FCA is issuing a recall of a recall of around 365,000 vehicles due to a problem with the models’ backup camera. On models with an 8.4-inch or 12-inch screen, the image of the rear camera view can remain frozen even once the gear shifter is placed out of reverse.

A 1978 Ford Country Squire in impeccable condition recently sold for a pretty penny on the Bring a Trailer website. The 42-year-old wagon’s selling price of $45,000 was due in part to the low mileage showing on its odometer.

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is a roomy 3-row SUV the second generation of which is an improved product, which isn’t left behind in its class but doesn’t lead the way either. Here’s our review.

EV startup Rivian has confirmed that the two models they're planning won't make their debut before the end of the year. Coronavirus has so far delayed their grand entry into the market until 2021.

How to choose between the 2020 Kia Soul and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek? We toss into the arena two popular models that are wagons in all but name, despite their very different appearances.

The Canadian Grand Prix has been officially postponed by its organizers, and no new potential date has been set. Ultimately, Formula One officials will determine whether an event will be held this year at all due to the coronavirus crisis.

Ford of Canada will manufacture 100,000 face shields at its Windsor, Ontario plant. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Unifor union, is intended to help protect first responders in the fight against the coronavirus.

Despite the havoc being wreaked by the coronavirus, Nissan still intends to introduce the next generation of its popular Rogue SUV this coming autumn. The model is crucial to the brand, which more than ever needs fresh new products to rekindle its sales.

Ford is recalling three of its vehicles due to a problem with the gear selector. The affected models are the Ranger, F-150 and Expedition, all form the 2020 model-year.

Tesla will use parts from its Model 3 to make ventilators. This should speed up the process because of plants’ and workers’ existing knowledge in relation to the components used.

A fire destroyed 3500 rental cars in the parking lot of a Florida airport. The cars were parked on grass on a temporary parking area, idled by the coronavirus.

Beijing’s Auto China show, originally scheduled for April, has been officially rescheduled for late September. We can only hope that global activity has started up again sufficiently to allow it.

Hyundai has shown a modified version of its logo to encourage social distancing. The company is also taking more-concrete measures extending warranty coverage until June 30, 2020 on vehicles whose warranties are about to expire.

Auto123 took the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler Diesel in the Fort Lauderdale area for a fuel consumption analysis. The results are clearly interesting, but it’s clear also that this version is not a solution for everyone.

In Italy, the FCA group is now producing parts for ventilators for use in the fight against the coronavirus. In fact, the company is supporting a local manufacturer that has been asked to triple its normal production of the crucial ventilators.

Ford has confirmed that its European plants will remain closed until at least May 4th due to the coronavirus crisis. The situation will of course be reassessed as the pandemic evolves.

Mazda is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the introduction of special editions of its eight models. The models are designed for the Japanese market, but it's not impossible that some of them will reach us.

Honda is partnering with GM to design two electric vehicles. The products, expected before 2024, will use GM's new Ultium battery technology.

Rare models are legion at the Hershey automotive event. Here are 20 of the most-attention-grabbing models seen during our visit to the 2019 edition of the annual event.

Volkswagen has confirmed it is developing plug-in hybrid versions of its Arteon sedan and Tiguan SUV, though without venturing a timeline. Another important details is whether those new versions will even make it to our market.

After showing us the regular model two weeks ago, Hyundai unveiled images of the hybrid version. Aesthetically, it's identical to the gasoline-powered variant, except for a few logos and a slightly different instrumentation.

To the surprise of no one, vehicle sales were down sharply in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line for Q1 of 2020 for most manufacturers in Canada is sales results in the red in comparison with last year.

You are cordially invited to visit these automotive museums accessible from the comfort of your home, thanks to Google StreetView, YouTube and the Internet.

A trademark application made in Australia by Toyota suggests the possible arrival of a Corolla GR. Toyota has publicly promised a sporty version of each of its products, which adds weight to news of this application.

GM announced that it would be able to deliver 20,000 masks as early as April 8. Thereafter, it plans to produce 50,000 units per day, or 1.5 million per month.

The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is one of the most fun-to-drive contestants in the class of three-row SUVs, with plenty of power under the right foot, slightly more muscular braking and a firmer suspension than usual. Here’s our review.

Sketches of a Nissan product that have surfaced in Brazil may give us an idea of what the next Rogue will look like. The next generation is expected this year, but the coronavirus pandemic makes it's impossible to predict what Nissan will end up doing with its launch schedule.

How to choose between the 2020 Hyundai Elantra and the 2020 Nissan Sentra? Auto123 pits two much-refreshed old-timer sedans against one another.

After announcing a phased reopening of its North American plants in April, Ford is backtracking just days later. The rapid spread of the coronavirus – and several worker deaths - has forced Ford to indefinitely postpone the reopening of its facilities.