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The Car Guide Podcast is a deep-dive experience into everything automotive. Experienced Canadian auto journalists Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas scrutinize the current automotive climate, discuss new technologies and review the newest cars on the market. www.carguideweb.com https://www.facebook.com/thecarguide https://www.instagram.com/the_official_car_guide/

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The Car Guide Podcast is a deep-dive experience into everything automotive. Experienced Canadian auto journalists Louis-Philippe Dubé and Gabriel Gélinas scrutinize the current automotive climate, discuss new technologies and review the newest cars on the market. www.carguideweb.com https://www.facebook.com/thecarguide https://www.instagram.com/the_official_car_guide/

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English


Episodes
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Ford won't build EVs in Oakville, Ontario before 2027, Tesla Q1 sales are down

4/9/2024
The Ford Oakville assembly plant was originally scheduled to start EV production as soon as 2025. But Ford wants to wait and see how the market will develop, and focus on hybrids in the meantime. After a record 2023 financial year, Tesla sales dropped during Q1 of 2024. What happened? The BMW M5 Touring will come to Canada to rival Audi RS6 and other performance family haulers. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:45:03

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2025 Polestar 4 and 2025 Volvo EX30 test drives

4/9/2024
LP and Gab share their driving impressions on the 2025 Polestar 4 and 2025 Volvo EX30. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:22:45

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Dropping EV demand, manufacturers backing out of electrification plans - the industry's current state of affairs

3/6/2024
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about the current climate in the auto industry. Manufacturers are slowing EV productions due to dropping demand, prices are dropping, etc. What does it mean for the customer? Our hosts also discuss the unveiling of the new hydrogen-powered FCEV-BEV Honda CR-V. To close the news segment of this episode, LP and Gab discuss the death of the Apple Car. For the test drive segment of this episode, LP provides his driving impressions on the 2025 Ram 1500 equipped with the Hurricane engine. Gab drove the McLaren 750S on the race track. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:37:33

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2025 Ram 1500 and 2024 McLaren 750S test drives

3/6/2024
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP24, LP talks about his experience at the wheel of the 2025 Ram 1500 equipped with the Hurrican engine. Gab, on the other hand, took the new 2024 McLaren 750S for a spin on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:13:50

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Chevrolet reveals 2025 Equinox, what we know about Tesla Model 2 , Lexus TX test drive

1/30/2024
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about the new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. This is the gas-powered model, as the EV model has already been unveiled. The 2025 Volkswagen GTI gets more power, loses manual transmission and gets interior tweaks. Our hosts also discuss why the upcoming Tesla Project Redwood (presumably Model 2) is so important for Tesla. LP also provides his driving impressions on the 2024 Lexus TX. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:37:10

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2024 Lexus TX test drive

1/30/2024
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP23, LP gives us his driving impressions on Lexus new three-row TX SUV. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:08:51

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The real reasons why GM is dropping Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Mercedes-AMG CLE 53, Kia EV9 test drive

12/19/2023
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about the direction GM has taken regarding the removal of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from their infotainment systems. LP unwraps the new 2023 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. Our hosts also discuss what they would like to see/are looking forward to in the next few years in the automotive world. LP and Gab also discuss their latest test drives: the 2024 Kia EV9 and the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:42:02

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2024 Kia EV9 and 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 test drives

12/19/2023
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP22, LP gives us his driving impressions on Kia’s new fully-electric, three-row SUV, the EV9. Gab describes his experience at the wheel of the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:15:00

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What we know about the Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Porsche Panamera, 2024 Lexus IS. All-New Hyundai Santa Fe and Mercedes-AMG GT test drive

11/29/2023
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab go over what we know so far about the Tesla Cybertruck a few days ahead of its long-awaited launch. The new 2024 Porsche Panamera has been revealed. The manufacturer says a total of four hybrid models will join this third generation sedan. Finally, the Lexus IS remains practically unchanged for 2024 while keeping its V8 option. LP and Gab also discuss their latest test drives: the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and 2024 Land Rover Defender 130. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:50:56

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Hyundai Santa Fe, 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and Land Rover Defender test drives

11/29/2023
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP21, Gab describes his experience at the wheel of the new Hyundai Santa Fe and 2024 Land Rover Defender 130. LP was in Grenada, Spain to drive the new Mercedes-AMG Coupe and lived to tell us how it drives and compares to the previous model. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:25:15

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and 2024 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid test drives

11/22/2023
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP20, Gab tells LP all about his unreal experience at the wheel of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. LP provides his driving impressions on the new 2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Turbo E-Hybrid that he drove in Spain near Barcelona. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:17:56

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Japan Mobility Show, 2025 Subaru Forester and Hyundai Santa Fe debut in Los Angeles, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Cayenne Hybrid test drives

11/21/2023
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab cover the Japan Mobility Show, as well as the recent unveilings of the 2025 Subaru Forester 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe debut in Los Angeles. LP and Gab also discuss their latest test drives: the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and 2024 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:46:01

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2024 Mercedes-Maybach 680 EQS SUV and 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 test drives

11/1/2023
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP19, LP and Gab share their driving impressions on the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach 680 EQS SUV and 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:18:47

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Japan Mobility show (Tokyo Auto Show) preview, 2024 Nissan Rogue

11/1/2023
On this segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP19, LP and Gab discuss the many unveilings set to happen at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show this month. The Nissan Rogue compact SUV gets refreshed for 2024, dropping the four cylinder naturally aspirated engine and gaining a few aesthetic and technological enhancements. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:10:55

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Quebec Passes Right to Repair Bill, Japan Mobility Show Preview

10/18/2023
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab talk about Québec’s new Right to Repair law, which is the first of its kind in Canada. The Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Auto Show) is happening this month and Japanese manufacturers are taking it very seriously this time around. Our hosts also talk about the changes to the 2024 Nissan Rogue. For the test drive segment of the episode, LP and Gab also discuss their driving impressions on the new Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, as well as Genesis’s lineup of EVs. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:43:04

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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé and 2024 Porsche 911 S/T test drives

10/10/2023
On this test drive segment of The Car Guide Podcast EP18, LP provides his driving impressions on the new 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé that he drove in Spain between Bilbao and San Sebastian. Gab tells LP all about his experience at the wheel of the 2024 Porsche 911 S/T in Italy. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:18:16

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Rennsport Reunion 7 and the 2023 Detroit Auto Show

10/6/2023
On this episode of The Car Guide Podcast, LP and Gab take you on a tour of the world’s biggest Porsche gathering: the Rennsport Reunion. The 7th edition of this iconic event recently took place at the Laguna Seca Raceway and The Car Guide was there to cover it. Our hosts briefly discuss the Detroit Auto Show and the main unveilings that took the stage, including the 2024 Ford F-150. LP and Gab also discuss their latest test drives: the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé and the 2024 Porsche 911 S/T. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:40:41

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2024 Polestar 2 test drive

9/11/2023
Gab was in Scandinavia earlier this month to drive the new Polestar 2 sedan and share his driving impressions. The 2024 model features enhanced powertrains, as well as more range. More equipment is also on the menu, along with a very light price increase. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:11:33

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD High Country test drive

9/11/2023
The Car Guide was invited to the Chevrolet Silverado’s Canadian assembly site in Oshawa. For the occasion, LP was given the opportunity to drive the newest version of the Silverado HD High Country over 800 kilometres. LP underlines the truck’s incredible capabilities in terms of towing, but also its impressive power and torque numbers that can greatly benefit daily driving. However, some technologies on board need improvement. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Duration:00:07:09

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LP and Gab also discuss their latest test drives: the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the 2024 Polestar 2

9/11/2023
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Duration:00:24:32