First Drives

Volvo spent the past 25 years focusing on front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The last time it offered a car with rear-wheel drive was back in 1998 with the S90 executive sedan. For 2024, the Swedish automaker returns to a RWD configuration with the updated XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge electric …

Kelowna, British Columbia— The all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is arriving in Canadian dealerships this spring. While technically the start of the third generation, this looks and feels more like an update than a complete overhaul. Of course, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? The Crosstrek, remember, has been The …

The compact luxury SUV segment has never been more populated than it is now, which makes things more difficult for shoppers. The Lincoln Corsair is based on the popular Ford Escape and uses many of the same components, but you would never know it by looking at them because designers …

The 2023 model year is a critical one for Mercedes-Benz in North America. Over the past few months, the German automaker has added a pair of electric SUVs to an already stacked lineup. The EQS SUV (based on the EQS sedan) came first and was followed by the EQB , …

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is the first vehicle to be built on the Japanese automaker’s all-new large platform and to use its equally new turbocharged 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder engine. The latter is not the only option available under the hood of the CX-90, mind you. There’s also a plug-in hybrid …

Now more than ever, the second-generation BMW M2 (G87) is getting close to matching the performance of the larger M3 and M4 , yet it retains a uniquely playful character thanks to its RWD system and perfectly balanced straight-six engine. For this model, BMW engineers used the first-generation M2 Competition …

The current-generation Nissan Murano dates back to 2015 and a replacement is long overdue. However, considering the Japanese automaker’s electrification plans, we’d be shocked to see a brand new Murano arrive in 2024 or 2025. With similar interior space, the all-new Ariya electric crossover could be its heir apparent. Nissan …

With electrification well underway in the automotive world, it's fair to say that, without being spoiled for choice, there's a bit of everything out there right now. Yes, small electric SUVs seem to be the priority for major automakers, but sedans like the Tesla Model 3 also top the charts.

The Dodge lineup basically consists of three models: the Charger sedan, the Challenger coupe and the Durango SUV. That's a bit thin, admittedly. What's worse, at the end of 2023, two iconic models will be retired (the Charger and Challenger), while we'll be saying goodbye to the V8 Hellcat engine …

The GV70 is the most popular model in the Genesis lineup. Hence, after the G80 and the GV60 , the arrival of a 100% electric version in the current context is very important. Unlike many manufacturers who tend to drastically differentiate their battery-powered vehicles in terms of looks, it's harder …