A relative unknown, the Veracruz is the Korean manufacturer Hyundai’s most imposing vehicle. Eclipsed somewhat by the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, this vehicle can transport seven passengers comfortably. There’s but one engine and one transmission: a 3.8-litre V6 and a six-speed automatic. The base version gets front-wheel drive while the other version has all-wheel drive. Equipment wise, this is one of the most opulent in this category.
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 …
Hyundai and Kia are once again under fire (pun intended, of course) due to a safety problem that may result in vehicles catching fire. A bit more than 600,000 units in Canada now have to be recalled. This includes 326,942 Hyundai vehicles, to be exact. Affected models are the 2012-2015 …