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Honda has added a new trim to its Canadian-market 11th-generation Civic lineup for 2027. The Sport-L trim brings premium features at a lower price point, while a sibling trim, the Sport Touring Hybrid, gains new technology. The updated sedan and hatchback models will arrive at dealerships shortly, with Sport-L deliveries expected before the end of 2026.

Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep parent Stellantis decided to absolutely dominate the Paris Motor Show this year, rolling out a full slate of concept-car reveals. While several are precursors of coming production models, we can say with some certainty none will be headed to Canadian dealerships—well, except maybe one.

In 2016, Volvo introduced connected safety technology that can alert drivers to real-time hazards on the road. Essentially, if a Volvo driver (in certain makes and model years) activates the hazard lights, or if slippery driving conditions are detected, vehicles following behind are warned of those potential issues on the same road (if they’re also of certain makes and model years).

People who suffer from the scourge of motion sickness now have a new arrow in their quiver to help them stop, well, quivering. Some users of Android devices are now able to activate so-called Motion Dots, a feature designed to appear on the screen and help reduce the feeling of queasiness whilst on the move.

The compact and sub-compact EV segment in Canada is heating up, as we’ve highlighted in the past couple of weeks, with two relatively inexpensive new models coming to showrooms in the form of the Nissan Leaf S and the Kia EV3. The former, with a base price of $34,995; and the latter at just $2,000 more represent a new front in the EV revolution in this country.

Chevrolet has introduced updated versions of the Trax and Trailblazer for the 2027 model year. Both small SUVs get revised styling, new technology, and a longer list of standard driver-assistance features. The two models remain Chevrolet’s most affordable vehicles in Canada, and General Motors says it has delivered more than 80,000 examples of the pair since the current generations arrived three years ago, providing Chevy with a solid foothold in the Canadian small-SUV segment.

Hearsay about the new Dodge Charger regaining eight-cylinder power has been swirling since the model first appeared in the public eye a couple of years ago. We got official confirmation about four months ago that the Hellcat was due to return eventually, but the newest rumours we’ve just come across add a tonne of detail—including a possible launch date.

Honda’s hot Civic Type R sport-compact is getting a handful of tweaks for model year 2027, namely a revised front fascia meant to improve both aerodynamics and cooling; and, for the first time on a Type R, heated seats. The coming year marks the 10th-anniversary year for the built-in-Ohio Type R badge in North America, and the 30th anniversary globally.

Range Rover has opened European order books for its first-ever battery-electric Range Rover Sport. However, North American customers will have to wait a little longer as the SUV is only expected here for the 2028 model year.

Jaguar has finally unveiled the 2028 Jaguar Type 01, and it’s okay: you’re allowed to like it now! Jag’s washed the woke from the colour palette, launching the production car with a proper ad to match.

BMW early October gave us (yet another) good look at the electric variant of its upcoming M3, as part of a larger marketing blitz celebrating what the German automaker touts as the production of a million vehicles from its M high-performance arm.

Mitsubishi returns to Canada’s EV segment with the 2027 Eclipse Sportback, reaching dealerships in November. If you recall, this Japanese automaker was among the very first to introduce an EV to Canada with its i-MiEV, back in late 2011. The new electric Eclipse Sportback crossover comes with a starting MSRP of $48,998.

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid delivers a smoother, quieter and more responsive drive with dual-motor electric AWD, one-pedal driving, enhanced ProPILOT Assist and available hands-off traffic support. Its bold Japanese-inspired exterior pairs with a premium, family-ready interior featuring available dual 14.3-inch displays, upgraded materials and smarter storage.

Hyundai isn’t known for standing still and resting on its laurels, popping out fresh product with alarming regularity despite its existing catalogue generally selling like deep-fried hotcakes at Toronto’s CNE in summertime. At its annual Investor Day event, held late August in Korea, the brand announced some innovative vehicles in the pipeline, with some set to drop very soon.

Mitsubishi just updated its ‘Momentum 2030’ plan outlining its new product strategy. And an included teaser photo seems to show a previously-hinted-at pickup truck lurking. That’s not all: another car in the shadowy shot looks like a Mitsu-fied Nissan Kicks

Adaptive variable suspension and 19-inch BBS are some highlights. Special paint colour called Circuit Green is part of the package. Copies limited to a run of 350 vehicles for North America

Selling the same vehicle in a variety of trim levels is an automaker’s favourite way to let a single model appeal to a wide variety of customers. At General Motors, one of those trim levels is High Country, standing atop the heap of several Chevrolet model ranges. Now the brand’s just announced it’s giving High Country a city-slicker remake.

While the 2026 Lexus NX is offered as the gas-only NX350, as the NX350h hybrid, or as the NX450h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the automaker has announced that the redesigned 2027 version will only come in those last two variants, and with an enhanced hybrid system on both, plus an available longer-range battery on the PHEV. The NX has been part of the Lexus lineup since 2014.