First Drives

In order to understand the hype around the all-new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross , you have to consider two other models. While fairly popular, the Matrix hatchback was discontinued in Canada after the 2014 model year. Toyota’s Scion brand came back with the iM, which later became the Corolla iM …

Volkswagen enthusiasts can no longer wait to get their hands on the new, eighth-generation Golf GTI and Golf R , which are the only Golf models returning to Canada. While the base Golf was still enjoying a lot of success here, it wasn’t the case in the U.S. where many …

As a member of the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) voting committee, I recently had the opportunity to be among the first people to drive the all-new, all-electric 2022 GMC Hummer EV . This reborn Hummer has rugged looks and serious off-road capability just like …

The all-new 2022 Audi RS 3 , which will arrive in Canadian dealerships next spring, is the new record holder among compact sports sedans at the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife . With test driver Frank Strippler behind the wheel, the car recently posted a lap time of 7:40:748 minutes. The Car …

The all-new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first dedicated EV that doesn’t share a platform with a conventionally powered model, unlike the XC40 which is available in both gasoline and electric variants. It’s another step towards Volvo’s goal of 50 percent EV sales by 2025 and 100 …

Munich, Germany—The all-new BMW i4 M50 is the first M-branded electric car from BMW, spearheading the Bavarian automaker’s EV offensive along with the equally new iX crossover which we also took for a spin recently. We drove the i4 M50 on the roads between Munich and the Austrian border on …

It’s no secret that the full-size pickup segment is the most popular in the industry right now. And the most profitable, too, at least for those that are enjoying success. Detroit’s Big Three continue to lead the way. Again, no surprises there. Yet, Toyota is not throwing the towel. Instead, …

From 2008 to 2014, Lexus released a particularly radical version of the IS , one gifted with an impressive V8 engine. Alas, all good things come to an end and this model was erased from the catalogue. Last February, Lexus informed us last that the 5.0 L V8 engine was …

The Lexus NX is the second most popular vehicle in the luxury brand’s lineup, yet it’s rarely one of the first names that come to mind when talking about premium compact SUVs. For 2022, Lexus went back to the drawing board and made some big, bold decisions. The Car Guide …

Mazda is launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle this fall. The new 2022 Mazda MX-30 will initially go on sale in Quebec and British Columbia, with only 700 units available. Next year, the Japanese automaker will add a plug-in hybrid variant featuring a range extender, allowing the MX-30 to expand into …