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Headlight glare has become a constant complaint of late, the advent of LED lamps not only changing the intensity of our cars’ illumination, but their colour as well. Behind only our constant bitch-and-moan about gas prices, glare from oncoming headlights while driving at night is top of mind for motorists who feel “blinded” by oncoming cars.

For the Canadian auto industry, 2025 may well go down as a year in which automakers of all stripes could use as their overarching tagline two simple words: Plans Change. Certain products are suddenly discontinued. Assembly plant retooling is swiftly un-tooled. Trucks are pulled off the shelves before they even make it to the shelves.

Red-light cameras definitely prevent mid-intersection accidents. Or so says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, the IIHS also says that, so effective are these red-light safety cameras, that some motorists are slamming on their brakes to avoid penalty, only to be — you guessed it — rear-ended by someone not quite so diligent

Stellantis just revealed a Peugeot E-3008, built on the STLA Medium platform, it’s using as an “IBIS” prototype vehicle. According to Stellantis, the IBIS provides up to a 10% increase in efficiency and 15% more power. The IBIS program was launched six years ago as a collaboration between academic research and industry

Porsche today announced it will become the first major automaker to offer inductive charging for its electric vehicles. Like the wireless cradles that charge cell phones, now common in automotive interiors, Porsche will offer an 11-kilowatt inductive charger to effortlessly replenish your EV’s battery by just parking over it. Porsche’s upcoming EV Cayenne — which will also boast the ability to manage 400-kilowatt DC fast-charging — will be Stuttgart’s first electric vehicle that will not require a “plug” for charging, with the inductive charging available as an option on that model.

“How much have you spent on maintenance and repairs for your vehicle in the past year?” That’s the question Consumer Reports asked in its latest Annual Auto Survey. And by collecting responses regarding nearly 300,000 vehicles of all makes and models—from the newest to those that have been on the road for 25 years—the American consumer-protection organization was able to craft one of the most comprehensive comparisons of maintenance and repair costs for specific vehicles over a full decade.

Ferrari just peeled the covers off its latest expression of automotive excellence, and has appended to it a name borrowed from one of its most iconic models ever. The new 2027-model-year 849 Testarossa is a mid-engine hybrid V8 supercar that the marque is hailing as a direct replacement for its SF90 Stradale, another Ferrari tour de force, introduced in 2019.

Another day, another EV battery “breakthrough.” U.S.-based 24M Technologies announced today it has developed a battery manufacturing platform that costs less, adds up to 50% more range, and works with all current battery chemistries.

It’s likely you haven’t heard of Capricorn Group, a German outfit that’s made its name in motorsports by supplying bespoke lightweight components to clientele from the worlds of Formula One, LMP1, and the World Endurance Championship.

Lexus has unveiled the 2026 IS sport sedan, currently the entry model in its lineup. It receives a redesign and new features, and in Canada, drops from three variants to just one, the IS 350 AWD. In global markets it will also be offered as a hybrid, although we’ll have to wait and see if that one is eventually coming here.

Hyundai unveiled its latest electric-vehicle concept, the Ioniq Concept Three, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany in early September. The new model highlights Hyundai’s entry into the compact EV segment in Europe, and represents the Korean automaker’s answer to the growing demand for smaller, urban-focused electric vehicles in those markets.

Toyota Canada has shared details on the 2026 Corolla, reminding us that the best-selling car in history is available in 10 grades split across gasoline and hybrid powertrains. Updates for the new model year include standard digital instrument clusters and plenty of safety technologies.

The famous 2020 Bugatti La Voiture Noire is being offered for sale for the first time. A one-of-one, it was inspired by a long-lost example of the 1930s-era Type 57 SC Atlantic. No price is advertised, but its first owner paid €11 million—nearly CDN$18 million

There is no shortage of jaw-dropping million-dollar offerings in the boutique hypercar space, but that hasn’t stopped startup Garagisti & Co. from pitching its hat into the ring. The British-Italian firm has just unveiled its first product, the Garagisti & Co. GP1 supercar, planned around a screaming naturally aspirated V12, lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque, and a no-frills six-speed manual transmission.

Product advisors toiling in Lexus showrooms will have to study a bit harder to memorize all the different combinations of the NX line for this upcoming 2026 model year. Across all three powertrains, there will be no fewer than sixteen different trims. Sales staff are going to need a bigger notepad app on their devices.

Stretching the bounds of its concept portfolio, and perhaps giving us a peek to what’s coming in its product pipeline, Cadillac mid-August introduced its Elevated Velocity concept car at the tony Monterey Car Week, ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. Meant to accompany the striking Opulent Velocity concept shown last year, the Elevated Velocity is a crossover-type take on the theme. Bedecked with gullwing doors, augmented-reality displays, and an ability to make its steering wheel vanish for autonomy’s sake, this is a concept that seeks to look forward into the future of V for Cadillac.

Fans of rumbly engines and brawny SUVs have a new reason to celebrate this morning: Stellantis has just announced its Dodge Durango will come standard with V8 power for the 2026 model year. No word if fireworks and bald eagles are included with each purchase.

Toyota announced Canadian pricing and interior updates to its 2026 Sequoia lineup, which now starts at $84,940. Its entry-level models now include leather upholstery as standard fare, while the TRD Pro gets a new exclusive paint colour, Wave Maker, as seen in the image above.

An unmodified Polestar 3 has set the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge. The Long Range single-motor model travelled 935.44 kilometres (581.3 miles) on a full battery over U.K. public roads. The journey took 22 hours and 57 minutes, and the Polestar 3 achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100 km (19.5 kWh/100 miles) and averaged 40 km/h (25 mph). More impressive is the fact the real-world record was set in mixed weather conditions, including rain. The drivers — Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker — switched every three hours.

Nissan places the enormous Armada atop its SUV product line, both in terms of size and price. This year, it’ll cost Canadians at least $85,498 to get in the door—though the tastiest trims will cost a bit extra. For the off-road enthusiasts, a Pro-4X option adds all-terrain tires and other goodies.