Chevrolet has showed off a 1977 K5 Blazer equipped with the electric components of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which will be available soon as part of the eCrate conversion kit the automaker has put together, designed to modify older vehicles to electric power.

The 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 offers an off-road feel that’s quite the rage right now, and as long as consumers continue to clamour for trucks so decked out, expect GMC – and others – to continue obliging them. Here’s our review.

Ford will present its long-promised electric-powered van on November 12th. The Ford E-Transit aims to give companies wanting to reduce their footprint a compelling new option; it also shows how engaged the commercial-van sector is in electric mobility.

Volkswagen is issuing a recall of just over 250,000 Jettas in North America, including more than 33,000 in Canada, over a potential fuel leak that could lead to a fire.

In September, for the first time ever, registrations of electric-powered vehicles outnumbered those of diesel-engine models in Europe. Just 10 years ago, the dominance of the diesel engine was such that anyone predicting what happened last month would have been called a madman.

As part of our long-term review of the 2020 Infiniti Q50, Auto123 does the rounds of an all-told very seductive interior environment. Here’s the second chapter of our in-depth review.

Genesis has unveiled its next new product, the 2022 GV70. The SUV is expected to hit dealerships at some point in the next year.

FCA confirmed that Ram is going to produce an electric-powered pickup truck. The automaker declined, however, to go into specifics as to the precise form it will take. It’s very possible decisions regarding many of the details of the truck have yet to be taken…

The 2021 Acura TLX is a great everyday driving companion, but the Japanese automaker's luxury car, while freshly revised, could still benefit from a stronger dose of sportiness. Here's our review of the model’s A-Spec trim.

Mercedes-Benz will increase its stake in Aston Martin to 20% by 2023. The British firm will mainly benefit from new technologies from its German rival, especially in electrification.

Mini is working on two new electric SUVs. One of them, which could be the same size as the BMW X3, is intended for the North American market.

Jaguar is giving its E-Pace SUV a mild refresh for 2021. Aside from minor cosmetic changes, the biggest change involves an updated multimedia system.

Since North American auto plants have resumed operations, there have been no major outbreaks of Covid-19. Should we thank the mask? According to the experts, it’s clear that mask-wearing, along with social distancing, may have saved the industry.

Ford has already raked in 190,000 pre-orders for the new 2021 Ford Bronco. Just overa quarter of those are for the Wildtrak edition, which happens to be the most expensive of the lot with its $56,494 CAD starting price.

As Audi’s fabled quattro AWD system celebrates its 40th birthday this year, questions inevitably arise regarding its role in a present and a future that are increasingly electric. Auto123 takes a look at a technical innovation as it reaches a new crossroads.

Kia's top boss, Hosung Song, has unveiled the company's electrification plan for the next five years. The plan includes a $25 billion investment that will result in the introduction of a host of new products and transform the brand’s image.

Ram has made public the fuel consumption figures for the 1500 TRX truck and they’re as hair-raising as you might have guessed. Nobody expected miracles from the over-the-top pickup, but this is gas guzzling straight out of the 1960s or 70s.

Toyota says it is recalling some 2020 Highlander SUVs after identifying a problem with airbags. The front-row side airbags could fail to deploy due to the seats having incorrect trim covers in some cases.

Auto123 reviews the 2020 Infiniti Q50, a premium performance sedan that remains a few blocs short of a full Lego set, at least when it comes to rivaling the Germans that rule the segment. It still makes for a mighty fine ride, though…

Last week, Ford announced that it was now possible to configure a Bronco on its website. Auto123 didn't waste any time getting to it.

Auto123 finally had occasion to test-drive the new 2021 Nissan Rogue. The exercise allowed us to discover a new generation that is vastly improved and can now rival the best the segment has to offer.

The FCA Group has trademarked the name Cuda, this for the third time in ten years. The exercise might be meaningless right now, but then again it could also mean the arrival of a new model in the next few years.

The Torsus Praetorian is the bus you want to be on when the road becomes impassable… or even when you’re off the road completely. But this over-the-top bus has very precise functions and serves a targeted clientele. Check it out.

We can’t help but question the relevance of the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, an over-engineered beast that sits above the already-powerful regular X5 in the Beemer lineup. Here’s our review.

Hyundai Canada unveils pricing for its 2021 Elantra. The model lineup includes a hybrid variant for 2021, as well as a sporty offering under N Line series banner.

As part of our long-term review of the 2020 Infiniti Q50, Auto123 tests out the travel-companion qualities of the luxury compact SUV. Here’s the first chapter of our in-depth review.

Cruise applied for permission to operate vehicles without steering wheel and pedals. The product in question is the Origin, which was unveiled last January. Subtitle : Are you ready to get into a vehicle without a driver, steering wheel or pedals?

New Jersey is considering following California's lead and banning the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles beginning in 2035. For now, this is a recommendation made by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, but authorities.

Nissan confirmed yesterday that its Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite will be standard on 11 models in Canada, including the redesigned new 2021 Rogue. The package consists of six safety-enhancing systems.

The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is downright magical; this car is blessed with size, balance, power and handling that few others can match out on the road. Here is our review of a vehicle we really didn't want to give back at the end of our test week.

GM announced another $2 billion investment in EV production, this time to refit its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant so it can build electric vehicles. One of the models destined to be assembled there is the Cadillac Lyriq.

Volvo Canada has announced pricing for its first all-electric SUV. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge comes with a base price of $64,950, offers a range of 335 km (U.S. estimate) and features standard all-wheel drive. Obviously, a lot of tech as well…

GM is donating two new Corvettes - one the last 7th generation Corvette, the other the first 8th generation all-new, mid-engine Corvette Stingray built for - for auction to help the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation in support of ‘Sharon’s Kids,’ founded by Sharon Clark in 1968.

GMC finally unveiled its Hummer EV pickup truck. The model presented here has many interesting features that we're already looking forward to testing.

GMC unveiled the highly touted new 2022 GMC Hummer all-electric pickup tonight during Game One of the World Series. Here are the first images of the truck.

The coronavirus continues to dictate events in the automotive world: Organizers of the New York Auto Show, which didn’t happen at all this year, have postponed the 2021 edition of the event from April to August of next year.

An SSC Tuatara has managed to set a new speed record for a production car. With its engine capable of spitting out up to 1750 hp, the car driven by Oliver Webb reached 532.8 km/h, destroying the old record of 447 km/h held by a Koenigsegg Agera RS.

In what was surely a highlight of their training, firefighters in Michigan set upon a 2020 Shelby GT500, which was actually a test model donated to the Dearborn Fire Department, and already destined to be scrapped. Still, many a Mustang fan will shed a tear or two on seeing this…

Genesis offers its G70 sedan a mid-term makevoer. The changes are primarily cosmetic and are designed to harmonize its styling with the brand's other products.

Porsche popped its britches a little bit today in announcing it has already sold 10,000 of its new Taycan electric model since the start of the year. Even better, sales have grown in each quarter, so much so that the company is cranking out units at a pace of 25,000 per annum.

BMW says it is recalling 26,900 plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential short circuit. Because it does not yet have a solution for the issue, the automaker is asking owners of affected models not to charge their vehicles or use the Sport mode, Manual mode or paddle shifters of their PHEV.

In a gesture that overtly symbolizes the passage from one era to another, GM is renaming one of its principal assembly plants. The famous Detroit-Hamtramck, which will be called upon to produce electric vehicles, becomes Factory Zero.

The Kia Seltos is a solid new addition to the in-betweenie small crossover segment, avoiding any major missteps as it seeks to win over value-conscious motorists who need a small-family mover that’s great in the city and good on the highway. Here’s our review.

Hertz will resume purchasing vehicles to replenish its fleet of rental vehicles using financing secured from its creditors. Hard hit by the coronavirus crisis, the company filed for bankruptcy protection and sold off some 200,000 models last spring.

Cadillac has introduced the next-generation MagneRide 4.0 suspension it calls the fastest-reacting ever made. The new system is said to be 45 percent faster than the previous generation.

FCA will invest up to $1.5 billion to build electric vehicles in Windsor. The agreement between the company and the Unifor union even calls for a new model by 2025.

There will be no manual gearbox available with the 2021 Honda Civic sedan, the company has confirmed. The move is not surprising, if only because the current model is arriving at the end of its life-cycle and the product offering is shrinking ahead of the overhaul to come.

The Hennessey group took the 710-hp 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat and pushed things far past reasonable. The result is a mind-boggling 1,012 hp available under the hood for the modified SUV.

What are the top 10 midsize SUVs in Canada in 2020-2021 in terms of sales performance? Using pre-pandemic 2019 sales figures, Auto123 has a countdown for you, which also provides figures for the U.S. so you can see how the two markets mirror each other… and where they diverge.

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe benefits from many changes, starting with new styling for the front end. Most notable is the addition to the product offering of hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. The model is expected to arrive at dealerships by the end of this year; the hybrid variant will follow later.

Volkswagen will unveil the next version of the Golf R on November 4th. Since the regular Golf is disappearing, consumers will have the choice between the R and the GTI variant.

Mitsubishi tonight presented the revised 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Japan. The model will debut this November in Australia and New Zealand, and will launch in Canada in the first quarter of 2021.

Acura has introduced the new 2021 MDX Prototype, the precursor to the next-gen model the brand is touting as its most performance-focused and technologically advanced SUV ever.

The Polestar 2 is a new entry in the all-electric sweepstakes and it’s programmed with the daunting mission of tackling head on the Tesla 3. Does it have what it takes? Here’s our review.

On-board cameras or dashcams can be useful on many levels. See the ways a small camera mounted on your dashboard can be a plus.

Ford has just announced what prices Canadian consumers will be paying for the all new 2021 Mustang Mach 1. The model slots in above the GT in the range in terms of price… and of course in terms of performance.

We learned last week that Ford was pushing back production of the Escape PHEV until 2021. We nonw know that was necessitated by cases of fires surfacing in Europe in the similar Ford Kuga model, which have led to a recall of that plug-in model.

NHTSA has announced it’s looking into three cases of Chevrolet Bolt EV fires. In each case, the fire reportedly started in the battery compartment. The agency will determine if a recall is warranted.

The all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV was given a virtual premiere presentation today, and so we get a fuller image of the compact SUV that will slot under the Tiguan in the German automaker’s lineup.

The first 2021 Toyota Sienna minivans going to customers will not comes equipped with the promised integrated fridge and vendor. The company says this is due to supply problems and is only temporary.

Consumers continue to prefer discreet tones for their vehicles. Our automotive landscape is 77% dominated by neutral tones between black and white. The top "colour" chosen by buyers is red, though still only 10% of consumers world-wide dare choose it.

The Audi e-tron GT 2021 electric sports car is likely to draw tons of attention, especially in relation - and in contrast - to the new Porsche Taycan. The model is expected on the market next summer.

If Lucifer has a personal ride, it might well be the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody 2020. It’s demonic enough that our advice to owners is to keep the red key away from their teenagers.

Ford has presented the Bronco Overland Concept, an accessory-packed version of the upcoming new SUV. Ford’s point with the Overland concept is obviously to showcase the level of customization possible for the Bronco.

The 2021 Toyota Venza is simply unrecognizable compared to the SUV we previously knew by that name. We were able to test drive it for the first time in Canada's capital city.

Acura has teased a few images of the next-generation MDX SUV’s interior ahead of the full presentation. The full reveal of the premium brand’s flagship model will happen on October 14.

Snow, ice, cold, slush. Here's another challenge that we're facing in a frankly extraordinary 2020. Except this one is fully predictable, as winter shows its face on the horizon. Auto123.com presents its winter tire shopping guide for SUVs and light trucksfor 2020-2021.

GM has chosen October 20 for the official unveiling of the all-electric GMC Hummer. All (or some, anyways) will be revealed at 8 pm on that date, during Game 1 of the World Series.

Hyundai is issuing a recall of the Kona Electric in South Korea over a potential risk of fire. The recall affects 25,564 vehicles assembled between September 2017 and March 2020.

In this year of the pandemic, another challenge is approaching: the season of snow, ice, cold and slush. Auto123.com presents our buying guide to winter tires for cars for the 2019-2020 season. Learn which winter tires are recommended on snow and ice!

Honda is mildly refreshing its Ridgeline pickup truck for 2021, which marks the fifth year of the current generation. The changes are mostly cosmetic and aim to refresh the look of the model as it ages.

Volvo is working on the preparation of a small electric SUV that would fit underneath the XC40. The newcomer will adopt the manufacturer's new SEA platform, a structure dedicated to electric products.

What are the top 10 sub-compact SUVs in Canada in 2020-2021 in terms of sales performance? Using pre-pandemic 2019 sales figures, Auto123 has a countdown for you, which also provides figures for the U.S. so you can see how the two markets mirror each other… and where they diverge.

Subaru gave a preview of the next generation of its BRZ model. The first image shows little but a wheel, but what it does tell us is that the production model will be presented in full in the coming weeks.

Ford has filed a patent application for a range extender for its future electric F-150. This would be removable and placed in the body of the vehicle.

Auto123 tests out for the first time the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2021, now equipped with a larger engine. The increased output will only help the cause of this modified Impreza on stilts, already extremely so popular in Canada.

Lexus recently presented all the changes coming to its models for the 2021 model-year. The big news is the arrival of a new IS sedan, as well as an all-wheel-drive variant of the ES sedan.

Subaru Canada announces pricing and changes to its 2021 Ascent SUV. The highlights include safety features now offered standard.

Volvo obtains a patent for a technology that shifts the steering wheel from left to right. The system is based on cable-free steering technology quietly making its way through the industry. The technology eliminates mechanical components (between the steering wheel and column, for example).

Subaru Canada announces pricing, details for the 2021 Forester. Notably, each variant will come with more standard equipment and safety features.

Here are five ways to help your dealership stand out using mobility software. We interviewed 3 dealership managers with 20+ years of experience in the industry to find out how they achieved that.

The folks behind the next film in the James Bond series have pushed back its debut once again due to the coronavirus. Fans will have to wait until at least April 2021 to see No Time to Die.

Organizers of the Calgary and Quebec City auto shows have announced the 2021 editions of both events are officially cancelled. The decision comes three weeks after the 2021 Montreal Auto Show suffered the same fate. Fingers crossed for 2022…

Auto123 took the wheel of the new Porsche Taycan for a Toronto-Ottawa round trip. The exercise allowed us to confirm that the brand’s DNA has been properly carried over to this new species.

The brand-new all-electric Polestar 2 is already subject to a first recall. The reported problem involves software that can cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly when out on the road.

Honda has confirmed that a fatality in an accident in Arizona on August 20 was caused by a defective Takata airbag. This is the 26th fatality worldwide and the 17th in the United States connected to the airbags made by the now-defunct company.

As part of our Auto123 long-term review of the 2020 Toyota C-HR, Auto123 winds things up with some apples-to-apples comparisons to see just where this odd duck fits in in its crowded segment, and ties up a few odds and ends. Here’s our final report card.

The yellow of the 2020 Aston Martin DB11 we test drove may be a little “much”, but that doesn't make it lose any of its unique style. In any case, anyone willing to plonk down $250,000 on a car can sure as heck pick whatever colour they want. Here’s our review of a model of class and elegance.

The new edition of the top French-language automotive reference book in Canada, the Annuel de l’automobile 2021, is now officially out and available in stores. This comprehensive guide to new and pre-owned vehicles is in its 20th year.

Do you transport heavy and bulky equipment all day long? Here's how to protect the inside walls of your van or truck.

The semi-finalists for 2021 NACTOY Awards are now known. Despite the pandemic complicating matters, NACTOY jury members will endeavour to evaluate the vehicles still in contention for the 2021 titles

Auto123 gets to drive the 2021 GMC Yukon for a 24-hour period in an honest-to-goodness in-person test drive. Here’s our review of an anachronism on wheels that still holds strong appeal for those who need this type of vehicle.

Start of production of the plug-in hybrid version of the new-generation 2020 Ford Escape is now scheduled for January 2021, right about the time when it also starts making the 2021 Escape, regular edition. Ford will go on calling it the 2020 Escape PHEV, however…

Acura teased a prototype version of the new fourth-generation 2021 MDX SUV today, and says it will reveal it in full on October 14. Expect this “concept” to be very close to production-ready, however.

What are the top 10 sub-compact SUVs in Canada in 2020-2021 in terms of sales performance? Using pre-pandemic 2019 sales figures, Auto123 has a countdown for you, which also provides figures for the U.S. so you can see how the two markets mirror each other… and where they diverge.

Just a few days after the presentation of the powerful BMW M3 and M4, the manufacturer is back at it with the presentation of the 2021 BMW 4 Series Cabriolet.