The Canadian Car and SUV of the Year as well as North American Car Truck and SUV of the year have been crowned. And we know what the World Car of the Year finalists are… so it’s definitely auto awards season. Our hosts discuss what the winners/finalists are, and what these awards mean of the automotive industry.

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On this 9th episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about automotive awards season. At the beginning of every year, journalist associations from around the world crown select vehicles in each category based on specific criteria. Our hosts also discuss the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS), in Toronto and its attendance. Vinfast is slowing down investments in North America; our hosts tell us why this is happening and how it could impact reservation holders. LP reports on his recent 2023 Acura TLX Type S test drive, while Gab lays out his impressions of the 2023 BMW X3 M Competition.

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Porsche invited The Car Guide to Errachidia, Morocco to drive the new 911 Dakar, an adventure-prepped iteration of the iconic sports car. LP spent two days in the desert running it through its paces and gives us his overall impressions of this impressive piece of machinery. Gab spent a day at the wheel of the very posh Rolls-Royce Ghost in Quebec’s snowy Laurentians to give us an impression of what it’s like to drive a $500,000 in the snow.

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The 2024 Mazda CX-90 signals a new era of electrification at Mazda. This is the first of a series of vehicles that will be equipped with hybrid and PHEV technologies, something we’ve been patiently waiting for at Mazda. Gab gives us all the details on this new SUV that will hit the Canadian market soon. Our hosts discuss the Nissan Skyline’s relevancy in the current market, and the changes brought to the 2024 model. Finally, LP and Gab go through the Top 10 list of the cheapest new cars you can buy in Canada in 2023.

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On this 8th episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 which comes in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms. Our hosts also present the 10 cheapest new cars you can buy in Canada in 2023, along with their respective pricing and characteristics. LP reports on his recent 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar test drive in Morocco, while Gab lays out his impressions of the 2023 Rolls Royce Ghost.

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LP and Gab discuss their recent Porsche Macan T and 2023 Volvo C40 test drives.

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Every year after the holidays, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) rolls into Las Vegas to show the latest consumer technologies to the world. In recent years, a growing number of automakers gave up their spots at traditional auto shows in favour of the CES, further reinforcing the connection between cars and technologies. Gab was on site for the unveiling of the BMW I Vision Dee concept, but also to check out things like Project Arrow, the all-Canadian concept put together by some of the country’s best component manufacturers.

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Ultra-luxury automakers have been killing it in 2022. Even if the volumes don’t seem very high in comparison to mainstream manufacturers, there’s never been that many people willing to dish out $500,000 and more for a car.

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On this 7th episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about this year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Auto manufacturers are flocking to what can be called the mecca of electronics to showcase new technologies, as well as unveil new models to the world. Our hosts also discuss record sales at ultra-luxury brands such as Rolls-Royce and Bugatti. LP reports on his recent 2023 Porsche Macan T test drive, while Gab lays out his impressions of the 2023 Volvo C40.

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LP and Gab discuss their recent Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC and 2023 Land Rover Range Rover test drives.

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