Nissan will unveil the next generation of its Pathfinder next Thursday, but to create a froth of interest it has previewed the revised SUV with a first image and a short video. According to speculation circulating online, we can expect a kind of return to roots from the next edition.

As part of our long-term review of the 2021 Subaru Forester, Auto123 touches on ergonomics and defends the powertrain’s “particular” sound. Here’s part 2…

Ford will offer its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV to the Chinese market. It also confirms that models for that market will be assembled there, in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Changan Ford.

It's clear, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is greatly improved with this new redesign, in fact it’s now equipped to do even battle in its very tough segment. Not everything is perfect, but Nissan is heading in the right direction with a model that is crucial to the brand's future.

Nissan announced it is recalling more than 350,000 2013-2015 Pathfinder SUVs due to a potential problem with the brake lights. Of that total, just under 30,000 units are located in Canada.

GM has announced that it will no longer sell gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles as of 2035. The plan is ambitious, but between now and then sit 14 years, and things can change dramatically in that amount of time.

Nokian has just introduced its new Hakkapeliitta 10 tire for next winter. The range initially includes about ten variants, including one designed for electric cars.

Toyota once again became the world’s top-selling automaker in 2020, claiming the title at the expense of Volkswagen, title-holder since 2016.

Tesla is making several changes to its Model S. For one, the interior gets an even more futuristic interior and for two, a variant offering 837 km of range is on the way. Perhaps we can thank new rivals like Porsche’s Taycan and the Ford Mustang Mach-E for the renewed fine-tuning over at Tesla…

Auto123 takes a look at the models offering diesel-engine options to Canadian motorists available in 2021. As you'll see, the list is short and limited to a few manufacturers, mainly those that offer pickup trucks.

The European version of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line 2022 has just been presented for consumers on the Old Continent. It gives North Americans a chance to get a good first look at the model ahead of its debut here later this year.

Nissan has declared its intention to have an all-electric vehicle lineup in most major markets by the early 2030s. This schedule echoes those being advanced across the industry and is part of the Japanese automaker’s goal of attaining carbon neutrality by 2050.

BMW has announced a CS version of its M5 for 2022. This limited-run new variant will deliver enhanced performance capabilities, notably thanks to an output from its powertrain of 627 hp, but also because the overall weight is being reduced by 230 lb.

Its U.S. dealers are letting Japanese automaker Nissan know that they would like to see the Xterra return. The Nissan Xterra was once a very popular car, but its career fell on hard times and came to a rather sad end in 2015.

Two Ford Bronco prototypes were heavily damaged when the trailer transporting them caught fire. Thankfully and most crucially, there were no injuries. And to the relief of many, the fried prototypes were not destined for consumers.

Joe Biden announced a plan to transform the U.S. government vehicle fleet to electric power. Details are to come, but the project is major.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek got mild updates as it seeks to continue its love affair with Canadian motorists – the Impreza-derived crossover has become the brand’s top seller in the Great White North. We test drove the new Outdoor trim, one of two to feature the bigger 2.5L engine new to the range.

BF Goodrich has introduced a windshield wiper designed for specifically off-road driving. The product promises to be more resistant to all the elements, including mud and rain of course but also snow and ice, which could be very interesting for Canadian outdoor enthusiasts.

Mitsubishi has shared a few camo images of its next-gen Outlander and announced the reveal of the SUV will take place February 16. This next edition is highly anticipated because it will be the first big overhaul in many moons of the model, which will borrow some of the new Nissan Rogue’s components.

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has introduced two new electric SUVs and says it will bring them to the North American market in 2022. The first of them is expected to be ready in the summer of 2022.

Auto123 gets in a first test drive of the new 2021 Nissan Versa, a car making a return to a segment that has been largely abandoned by the competition lately. Success is far from assured, however, as the Versa will have to contend with the subcompact SUVs that constitute its true competition.

The average transaction price for a new vehicle exceeded $40,000 in December in Canada. This represents a sharp increase of 13 percent over the same period last year.

A NASCAR car that was driven by Jeff Gordon has just sold for $155,000 USD online via the Bring a Trailer website. Apparently, that's the price to pay to get your hands on a car driven by a four-time champion.

That didn’t take long: Every one of the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat produced has been snapped up by buyers. 2,000 units of the high-performance variant were produced, and all of them are already collector’s items.

The first Ram 1500 TRX will be auctioned off for a good cause. The sale will take place at the Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of March.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that some of the EQ all-electric models it’s launching in the coming years will get AMG performance versions. There’s no word on which ones, but it won’t be all of them.

Buick previewed its revised 2022 Buick Enclave with a couple of images, though no other details. The automaker plans to launch the SUV later on in 2021, so expect more details to drop on a regular basis.

BMW has confirmed that the first electric car to come out of its M performance division will see the light of day this year. Speculation is that will be an M Performance variant of the all-electric i4 sedan already presented by the German automaker.

The 2021 BMW M440i xDrive is an extraordinary car on many levels, which is cause for joy but also sadness because it belongs to an endangered species in this age of SUVs. Here’s our review.

Lincoln will develop an electric version of its Corsair SUV for 2026, and build it at the automaker’s plant in Oakville, according to Automotive News. Ford hasn't confirmed anything, but it bodes well for the Ontario facility.

Porsche adds a fourth version to the Taycan lineup, this time in the form of a base-model rear-wheel drive model. Sadly for fans of RWD driving here, the new variant will not be offered in Canada, but given the success the Taycan has enjoyed since its debut, we can expect more variants to be added to the lineup.

The 2021 Land Rover Defender represents the return of yet another iconic nameplate to active duty. The model is certainly recognizable as a Land Rover and there’s some of the old Defender there, but it’s still a revolutionary change for the model. Here’s our review.

Mercedes-Benz presented the latest addition to its electric range, the EQA 250. For the moment, the model is destined specifically for the European market, but the German automaker is looking at the possibility of bringing it to North America.

Volkswagen has announced that its future ID. Buzz electric microbus is being pushed back by one year and is now scheduled for 2023. The model was previously supposed to debut in 2022.

Imagine recharging your electric vehicle fully in five minutes. Israeli company StoreDot says it’s able to commercially produce an EV battery pack that can eventually be recharged in five minutes. To do so will require more-powerful charging stations than are currently existent, but it still represents a significant step forward.

NACTOY last week announced its choices for 2021 Car, Utility and Truck of the Year, and their picks highlight how the industry is changing at a breathtaking pace. We take a look at the industry’s past, present and future, all wrapped in one announcement.

Unspecified quality issues affecting several hundred units of the Mustang Mach-E have led Ford to perform extra inspections and tests on them. It’s estimated that delivery delays could stretch up to eight weeks.

Ahead of the big reveal of its electric EQA on Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz previewed the SUV with a teaser image. Hopes are high that the EQA could well make it to the North American market.

The AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) has named the category finalists for its 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility of the Year awards. Category winners will be revealed on February 20, and the overall winners at a later date, yet to be announced. In the meantime, let the arguing begin.

Well-established in the global winter tire sector, including in Canada, Finnish manufacturer Nokian Tyres has set itself the mission of further solidifying its presence in North America in all tire segments. Here is its new all-season tire, the Nokian One.

BMW wants to double its sales of electric vehicles in 2021, and to increase by 50 percent sales of its other electrified models (hybrids and PHEVs) during the next 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!

As part of our long-term review of the 2021 Subaru Forester, Auto123 begins with a look back at the history of this unique brand.Subaru’s journey from then to now is a fascinating one, especially as the automaker has never shied away from doing things differently.

Kia has given us a peek at the roster of electric vehicles that it plans to offer in the near-future. And not only does this group tease include vehicles destined for the general public, it also features models designed for commercial use.

If we’re to believe current rumours floating around the internet, General Motors is working on a project to develop an all-electric SUV inspired by the Corvette. If Ford can do it with its Mustang…

The 2021 Genesis G70 KOs the competition when it comes to bang for buck but delivers too little status for some, hence its inability thus far to garner the kinds of sales numbers that should by rights belong to such an award-winning car.

The renewal of the BMW X1 and X2 is likely to give birth to electric variants, which would answer to the names iX1 and iX2. We can expect revised styling for the next-gen SUVs, not to mention they’ll both likely be bigger than before.

Renault today presented a new all-electric concept car, the design of which is strongly inspired by the legendary Renault 5. The French automaker plans to have the model ready for production within a few years.

As part of CES, Sony has released a video showing its Vision-S concept being tested on European roads. We still don't know what the company's plans are exactly, but images like this are sure to provide grist for the rumour mill.

Production of the 2022 Acura MDX is officially underway at Honda’s assembly plant in East Liberty, Ohio. The first completed units should begin arriving at dealerships in February, which is unusually early… for a next-model-year vehicle.

The Kia Sedona could become the Kia Carnival in 2022 in the U.S., according to NHTSA documents that have come to light – thus adopting the name it already uses in its home market of South Korea. We’re working to find out if the Canadian market will also get the Carnival nameplate.

Rick Treworgy's amazing collection of muscle cars goes up for auction at the end of January. The collector’s Muscle Car Museum currently houses over 200 performance models, most of them hard-to-find models produced by General Motors.

Hyundai has shared details and a few images of the first vehicle to come from its new all-electric vehicle brand. The Ioniq 5 SUV will be presented in full in February at an online event.

The hybrid version of the Ford Explorer 2021 is not uninteresting, but nor is it extremely convincing. Worse, there are other products in the market that make a better case. Here's our review.

As part of our long-term review of Michelin’s new X-ICE SNOW tire, we start with an introduction that adds the back-story and places some context on this new product that Michelin tested – and is manufacturing – right here in Canada.

Cadillac previewed its upcoming Celestiq electric sedan at the CES in Las Vegas. Little is known about the model at this time, but we can guess that it will inherit many of the components and features being prepared for the Lyriq SUV, set to debut in 2022.

The Detroit Auto Show has been cancelled for 2021. In fact, some events will take place and be twinned with another automotive gathering scheduled in Michigan, but the full show will only return for 2022.

Hyundai has confirmed the arrival of an N variant of its Kona SUV. Few details have been given at this time, but Hyundai promises more information in the coming weeks.

General Motors announced this morning at the (virtual) 2021 Consumer Electronics Show the creation of BrightDrop, a new division that will focus solely on the delivery sector.

NACTOY has announced the big winners of its awards for North American Car, SUV and Truck of the Year for 2021. This year Ford leads the way, taking two out of the three awards.

Auto123 takes another look at the Porsche Taycan 4S 2020, this time in winter conditions. Except that Mother Nature saw fit to deprive us of winter conditions. So 2020 of her…

GM has just significantly changed its logo to reflect the shift it's about to make towards electric mobility. The design we knew was essentially unchanged since 1964.

2020 was easy for exactly no one, but at Auto123 we nonetheless test-drove a number of models that made an impression on us. Here are 10 models that caught the attention of our collaborator Daniel Rufiange.

Hyundai Canada announced a recall of 144,700 Tucson models (2016-2021 model years). The campaign impacts models equipped with an ABS-system command module that could short-circuit.

The Chevrolet Equinox was scheduled to receive updates for 2021, but now the automaker has announced those will have wait until 2022 – due, unsurprisingly, to delays caused by the coronavirus.

Mercedes-Benz’ EQS electric sedan will come with a new 56-inch screen called the MBUX Hyperscreen. This system consist of three connected units, one of which is located in front of the passenger seat.

Kelley Blue Book, recognized as a reference in the automotive industry by companies and consumers, has handed out its Best Buy awards for 2021 in a number of vehicle categories.

GM today unveiled its strategy for the next five years, a plan based on an aggressive move towards electric mobility. The new GM logo presented at the same time reflects the company's new focus.

Hyundai and Apple are reportedly discussing a partnership in field of electric mobility; as well, the communications giant is also believed to be talking with other potential partners. This is according to a report by the Korea Economic Daily outlet.

A few more details have surfaced regarding the inline 6-cylinder engine Mazda is preparing. What we learn confirms the more-upscale turn Mazda is taking place with its models.

How to choose between the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer? We size up these in-between sizes and pick a favourite. Canadians love fuel-efficient small SUVs with all-wheel-drive, so both of these should make a lot of shortlists this year.

In 2020, the Ford Mustang was once again – for the sixth straight year in fact - the top-selling muscle car in the U.S. The Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro finished up the track behind it, in second and third.

Volvo has confirmed it will introduce a second all-electric SUV model in March, and begin production before the end of 2021.

There's something new in the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup as the new generation debuts in 2021, with a new seven-seat L version, just unveiled. The regular version, as well as a hybrid variant, is expected later this year.

According to new reports, a Honda electric SUV to be built by GM is in the works. The agreement between the two manufacturers, which dates to last April, also calls for an Acura SUV to be assembled by General Motors.

The pandemic has not hit all car manufacturers equally; at Bentley, sales increased significantly in 2020. In fact, the British-based firm had a record year in sales.

Kia starts off its 2021 with the presentation of its new logo and accompanying new slogan. The new branding comes as the Korean automaker undertakes a major shift towards electric mobility, fueled by $25 billion USD in investments.

Auto123 reviews the next-generation 2021 Kia Sorento. While the SUV clearly continues to gain momentum on all levels, the bigger challenge still lies ahead for the manufacturer when it comes to its flagship model.

With the merger of the PSA and FCA groups now official, the future of some brands suddenly appears less certain. And many eyes are turning first to Chrysler, a nearly-century-old brand that currently has all of two models on its roster.

Toyota recently filed to trademark the Grand Highlander name. Protecting a name doesn’t guarantee a new vehicle bearing the name will result, of course, but it does open the door to some innocent speculating. Might Toyota be thinking to developing a stretched version of its Highlander SUV?

The French community in Quebec is growing, so for motorists it is important to learn what the main differences between car insurance in France and Quebec are.

Auto123 gives you a top 10 list of the electric pickup trucks set to debut in 2021 and 2022 – and transform the segment in so doing. Clearly, things are happening in the domain, and it’s safe to say that within a few years it will be utterly transformed.

Fisker has just teased a first image of the electric pickup truck it is working on. Henrik Fisker took pains to explain the model is still embryonic and could end up looking quite different, but this teaser reveals what looks more like a Honda Ridgeline than a Toyota Tacoma.

Honda has developed a technology that acts as a mask for your vehicle. In fact, it is a protective layer placed on the cabin air filter, and its purpose is to protect occupants from any virus that could be spread through the air. How timely.

Tesla came this close to delivering on its promise of delivering half a million cars in 2020. The final tally of units delivered into the hands of buyers was… 499,550. Production, meanwhile, did actually surpass the 500,000 mark.

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Kuro Edition is a sleeker version of the carmaker’s three-row SUV, a sporty creature that’s not particularly muscular, and is saddled with an infotainment system that’s aging while the model's numerous rivals are getting younger. Here's our review.

Route 66 just barely nicks the state of Kansas, but that’s where you’ll find Galena and the muse for the Car movie. That’s right, there sits the tow truck that inspired one of the film’s characters This is our fourth and final stop as Auto123 revisits many of the memorable places along this mythical route.

The Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn is located on an isolated stretch of Route 66, but the detour is worth it for those into time travel. This is our third stop as Auto123 revisits some of the memorable places along this mythical route.