It’s that time of the year again when trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports publishes its annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 300,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2024 model years as well as some early 2025 models. Twenty potential …
What's the ideal vehicle for a large or active family that needs plenty of space and likes to travel, but without burning too much fuel? A midsize SUV with a hybrid powertrain is certainly an option. Two new models that we tested in recent months fit the bill, although they …
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 …
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
The introduction of the IONIQ 5 three years ago cast a large shadow over the smaller Kona Electric , but the latter returned for the 2024 model year with a new generation offering way more interior space and a cutting-edge driver’s cockpit that falls inline with Hyundai’s latest models. Of …
A second-generation Hyundai Palisade is on the way, and we now have an idea of what's to come with the first images from South Korea. Just like it did for the 2023 mid-cycle update, the automaker focused on the front end, which marks a radical change. The new grille and …
Even though vehicles keep getting bigger, heavier and more powerful, with pickups and SUVs only getting more popular, the 2023 models on average proved more fuel-efficient and cleaner than any of their predecessors, according to the 2024 Automotive Trends Report published last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What’s the most common cause of safety recalls on modern vehicles? If you’ve said the rear-view camera, then you’re probably one of our regular readers—and we thank you. The latest example comes from Hyundai , which has to recall the 2021-2022 Elantra and Sante Fe , including their hybrid models.
Back in March of this year, a problem involving the charging system and the 12V battery on several electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis forced the Korean automakers to recall a very large number of units . In fact, it was believed that up to 600,000 could be affected …
Partnerships are commonplace in the auto industry, especially now with development costs being so damn high. According to a new report from South Korean media Pulse , Hyundai is looking to grab a bigger share of the highly lucrative pickup market and introduce new models that are completely different from …
Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2025 finalists. “The competition for these awards will be fierce this year,” said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert. “We …
The Kia EV9 has brought electrification to the three-row family SUV segment, where it stands (almost) alone. And after just one year on the market, one could say that it’s got a promising career ahead. Distinctive styling, very decent range, on-board technologies out the wazoo, eligibility for full government incentives...
Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …