Have you seen the rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability that U.S. magazine Consumer Reports published this week? Subaru leads the industry for 2025, and 8 of the 10 most reliable brands are from either Japan or South Korea. But what about the least reliable?

The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …

The Honda CR-V is no longer the most stolen vehicle in Canada. That title now goes to the Toyota Highlander , according to the latest annual stats published today by Équité Association. Between 2021 and last year, auto theft increased 48.2 percent in Ontario, 57.9 percent in Quebec, 34 percent …

Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …

It’s no surprise that vehicle maintenance and repair costs continue to climb, as highlighted in J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term Study released today. Consider this: the average cost of a visit to a car dealership has increased from $432 a year ago to $465 this year. When it …

The previous-generation Chevrolet Equinox was a practical SUV offering decent space and functional technology, but the powertrain lacked muscle and achieved disappointing fuel economy, partly because of an obsolete six-speed transmission. For 2025, Chevy is introducing a completely redesigned Equinox with styling that matches other SUVs from the brand, a …

As you know, the Chevrolet Silverado HD was refreshed and improved for the 2024 model year, with selection that ranges from the base WT model to the luxurious High Country and the new, adventurous ZR2. However, unlike the Silverado 1500 and Colorado , there’s something missing in the lineup: a …

It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …

General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …

General Motors this week announced an investment of more than $1.3 billion in two Michigan plants to build the next generation of ICE-powered full-size pickups. Oshawa Assembly in Ontario has not been overlooked, mind you. The plant will receive $280 millions, also for future trucks. Since 2020, the automaker has …

Chevrolet today unveiled the revised and improved 2024 Silverado HD, which will enter production in Oshawa and go on sale sometime in the first half of 2023. Many of the changes that were made to the truck naturally come from the light-duty Silverado 1500 . The company’s goal, according to …

As demand for full-size pickups remains strong, General Motors yesterday added a third shift at Oshawa Assembly in Ontario. The automaker shared the news via its Instagram account. The retooled and upgraded plant, which required an investment of $1.3 billion, resumed vehicle production in November 2021 following a nearly two-year …

Not all vehicle delays are directly tied to missing parts such as semi-conductors. Some can be attributed to logistics and transportation problems. That’s precisely the case with General Motors at the freshly re-opened Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario. A Unifor representative, Jason Gale, says that around 11,000 Chevrolet Silverado HD …

After accelerating the reopening of Oshawa Assembly in Ontario to meet growing pickup truck demand in North America, General Motors today announced the addition of a second shift. This comes just two months after the first Chevrolet Silverados rolled off the line at the upgraded plant, which benefited from an …