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SUVs are all over the marketplace, which is great news if you like selection. But which ones are the best? More appropriately: which one is right for you? The answer depends on a bunch of factors, of course—how many people and how much cargo you need to haul, how frequently …

The current Subaru Forester was introduced for model year 2019 with only one engine/transmission option, and still no hybrid version in a segment where there are more and more of them. However, it remains a versatile vehicle that offers a solid value, new or used. Considering an older and cheaper …

Subaru introduced the sixth-gen Outback for 2020, so a mid-cycle update is in store for the 2023 model year. Nothing major, mind you, as we discovered during a recent test drive around Muskoka, Ontario. In fact, only a keen eye will be able to tell the refreshed Outback apart from …

When an accident happens and body repairs are needed, many car owners don’t know where to turn. Certified Collision Care is the Canadian branch of Assured Performance, which is the largest network of certified body shops in the world, with over 550 locations across the country implementing repair programs for …

Is there a more versatile family sedan than the Subaru Legacy ? With its excellent standard equipment all-wheel drive and the same great visibility found in the Japanese maker’s other models, this vehicle is handy in all seasons and can make its driver’s life easier. Like the Outback , the …

They might not look it from the outside, but the new Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ 2022 represent a considerable evolution over their predecessors. That’s because the most significant changes have been made under the hood and inside the cabin. Although their prices have barely increased and a brand-new …

In the compact SUV segment, rivals are fighting in hopes of reaching the same level of success as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V , the two top sellers in Canada. As Nissan’s most popular SUV, the Rogue often comes in third place. On Subaru's side, the Forester has …

Subaru shocked the whole world this past winter when it said the WRX STI would not return . Despite the outgoing generation’s decent sales and all the hype about what the next one could bring to the table, the company pulled the plug. If there’s ever a new STI, it …

The Subaru Forester has been a staple in the lineup since 1997, and since then it has gone through both cosmetic and technological changes and advances. Always the more rugged of the family tree, the latest iteration of the Forester continues to impress in terms of design and capability and …

The Subaru Impreza is an outstanding compact car that attracts many Quebec drivers thanks to its standard all-wheel drive. Even though the Crosstrek, which uses the same platform, is much more popular, the Impreza remains an attractive car that’s almost as convenient, especially in hatchback format. How much should you …