Test Drives

Looking at the latest sales numbers, the Honda CR-V is still well short of the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 , but it outsells the Nissan Rogue , Hyundai Tucson and Mazda CX-5 by about two to one. Considering it’s more expensive than those three, we’re a bit surprised by that, especially …

In the history of cars, there were those before the Toyota Prius and the ones that came after. Introduced in Japan back in 1997, the humble sedan ushered in a new era of fuel economy thanks to a remarkably smooth and efficient combination of gas and electric power sources. Its …

Unlike their full-size counterparts, midsize pickups are selling for huge bucks and it’s hard to predict when manufacturers will start offering substantial discounts. For that to happen, demand will need to weaken, but there’s a whole lot of people going crazy for these versatile machines right about now. Heated or …

There’s a big shift in the auto industry right now. Brands renowned for their reliability and performance, such as Honda and Toyota, are slow to deliver serious products and are making serious mistakes in the process, while brands that have been disdained for decades, such as Hyundai and Kia, are …

The larger-than-life Land Rover Defender 130 is a pretty unique specimen that inspires curiosity and admiration. My adventure-ready tester finished in a matte black vinyl wrap caught the attention of many passersby every time it was parked in my driveway, and some of them even did a walkaround to get …

There are now just four contenders in what we call the small, urban-oriented crossover segment—the Kia Soul , Chevrolet Trax , Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks . The first one is even losing its zero-emission variant, which won’t return for 2024. That’s too bad, because the Soul EV offered up …

The Ram 1500 is the second best-selling truck in Canada and due for major changes for the 2025 model year, including fresh styling, a new Tungsten luxury model and revised powertrain options. The current generation dates back to 2019 and there’s not really anything new for 2024. The Ram 1500 …

As a member of the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury, my job is to head over to Michigan every fall (except for the pandemic years) to put over 30 new models to the test and identify which ones are deserving of a prestigious award. The plan is …

The Toyota Tacoma has been dominating the midsize pickup segment for a number of years, both in Canada and the U.S. Up north, it currently owns a 25-percent market share, with GM’s Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon a close second. New generations are few and far between. The first one …

The current generation of the iconic MINI Cooper is coming to an end, with a replacement due for 2025 . Sadly, the latter will not retain the manual transmission, brand CEO Stefanie Wurst confirmed earlier this year. While in South Carolina to take part in the BMW Test Fest a …