For some five decades now, Honda has built the Civic, considered by most to be one of the most sporty compact cars you can buy, and that has translated into consistently being the top selling, or close to it, car in Canada year after year. Naturally, Honda is seeking to… Continue reading
The Range Rover has been around for over five decades, and the model pioneered the luxury SUV genre about four decades ago. In all that time, this iconic British rig has stayed true to the formula, and today, is in the position to command a very high price in the… Continue reading
If we told you there was a compact, hybrid pick-up you could buy for under $30K, would you be surprised? We were, too, when we got into the Ford Maverick Hybrid. Not surprised that Ford could build such a vehicle, but yes, surprised that a vehicle so frugal and useful… Continue reading
Shortly after World War Two, the Land Rover Defender was introduced as an off-road-capable work vehicle, and it continued in much of its original form until it was discontinued in 2016, after Land Rover had stopped selling it in North America in 1997. Of course, Land Rover continued to build… Continue reading
Infiniti continues its luxury full-size SUV offering with the 2022 Infiniti QX80 that comes equipped with its signature 400hp V8 engine. Some alternative offerings in the full-sized SUV class include the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes GLS and the Nissan Armada (the QX80’s non-premium sibling). 4WD comes standard for Canadian models and… Continue reading
For those of us who get to drive many vehicles in a year, there are still some brands that are a special occasion. Rolls-Royce would be one of those, as the revered British manufacturer is synonymous with prestige and luxury. Rarer still is the opportunity to drive one off-road, and… Continue reading
The introduction of a new-generation Nissan Frontier is not something that happens very often. Not even every decade, in fact. The last time it happened was in 2005, but within the last year, a mostly-new Frontier has been introduced, and it is a very worthwhile addition to the mid-size pick-up… Continue reading
The compact crossover market has been a hot one for years, and it is no surprise that in the world of Electric Vehicles, that popularity continues to be the case. Volvo’s XC40 model is available both as a full gas-engine model – for now – with no electrification, or as… Continue reading
The two letters “GT” get applied to all manner of cars, right down to the most mundane compact sedans. Of course, they are the abbreviation for “Grand Touring,” or “Gran Turismo” if you prefer, and they have been seen on cars for many decades now. The classic GT car is… Continue reading
When you are introducing your first electrified vehicle and you are one of the last in the industry to do so, you had better make it one that will get noticed in the market, one that is visibly different. Such is what Mazda has done with its new MX-30. Aimed,… Continue reading
Performance-oriented sedans are not limited to just the compact segment, which has a number of very capable and entertaining cars from which to choose. Most of the mid-size sedans from the Asian manufacturers have “sporty” cars in the line-up, but there are a few that take performance to an even… Continue reading
The push for electrification of vehicles marches on, with most models now available at least as a hybrid, if not as a full electric. There are even some that you might not expect, like EV pickups, and on that list, one might also add the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the off-roader… Continue reading
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is one of those vehicles that engenders all sorts of opinions and comments about just what its manufacturer was thinking when it was designed. One comment recently heard sums up just what most people wonder. “Is this thing a pickup or what?” In support of a… Continue reading