First Drives

First Drives2026 Kia EV4: More of Everything, For Less Money4.0/5
Barcelona, Spain— The all-new 2026 Kia EV4 is one of those vehicles that will be sold in Canada but not in the U.S. Tariffs have thrown a wrench in the company’s plans to offer this electric sedan in both countries. In fact, the Korean-built EV4 and the smaller EV3 will …
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First Drives2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: Until e-Power Gets Here4.0/5
We have long criticized the popular Nissan Rogue for having an important flaw: not offering a hybrid model. And needless to say, in the highly popular compact SUV segment, the trend toward electrification is here to stay. Nissan has developed a traditional hybrid technology called e-Power, which is already available …
First Drives2026 Lamborghini Temerario: Raging Bull vs. Mother Nature
As one would imagine, we were super excited about the prospect of ​​driving the all-new Lamborghini Temerario at the prestigious Sonoma Raceway. That car on that track? Talk about an exhilarating experience—made even sweeter by the thought of escaping the first few snowflakes of the season up in the Great …
First Drives2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack: Putting Agility to the Test4.0/5
Knoxville, Tennessee —Since its introduction into the electric arena, the Dodge Charger Daytona hasn’t exactly met expectations. Some will argue that the battery-powered American muscle car targets a more upscale audience, on top of being less practical than an SUV. However, there’s another explanation for those disappointing sales, and it …
First Drives2026 Hyundai Nexo: Keeping the Options Open3.5/5
The question around hydrogen as an option in the range of energy sources for available for passenger vehicles has always been a bit of a controversy. And with very few vehicles on Canadian roads running on hydrogen, it’s very hard to make a case for it. The consumer's ability to …
First Drives2026 Nissan Sentra: When Opportunity Knocks3.5/5
With the ongoing tariff war between Canada and the U.S., the already struggling Nissan brand is making swift strategic moves and seizing every possible opportunity at the moment to keep the pace and reassure its investors. And the affordable car segment—clearly shunned by many of Nissan's rivals—is a golden opportunity …
First Drives2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: Solving Part of the Equation4.5/5
Korean vehicles quickly became associated with poor build quality and reliability when they launched in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s. In fact, no one could have predicted at the time that a manufacturer like Hyundai would eventually stand out from the competition in those departments. Likewise, the idea that …
First Drives2026 Polestar 4: From Sweden to Korea and Finally Canada4.0/5
Austin, Texas— The all-new Polestar 4 luxury electric crossover is finally about to launch in North America. We've written about it several times since its original debut at Auto Shanghai in April 2023, having had the opportunity to drive a pre-production model in Sweden and then the real thing in …
First Drives2026 Nissan LEAF: They Say Third Time’s the Charm4.0/5
The Nissan LEAF is completely redesigned for 2026. Unlike the first two generations that were basically conventional hatchbacks, this new one is best described as a coupe-style crossover. While shorter in both length and height, it has grown in width, aerodynamic efficiency and overall appeal. Trunk space is not as …
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