The XC40 has been a popular entry for Volvo in the sub-compact crossover SUV segment the last few years. Most of the attention has gone to the Recharge EV model, but there is a regular gas ICE model too, which will presumably soon be history when Volvo goes all-electric, as… Continue reading
As we wrote in our review of the Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, many of the manufacturers are looking to position their family SUVs as being more off-road capable, or “rugged” if you prefer. There are the appearance upgrades, of course, that shout out “This SUV Is Capable” to others on… Continue reading
The various auto manufacturers are constantly looking for that niche to fill, that trend to exploit, anything where they can take an existing model, make some inexpensive alterations, and appeal to the buyer who wants the latest “in” vehicle. One of the big trends this year seems to be what… Continue reading
It used to be that there was pretty much one definition of a muscle car, the one formulated about 60 years ago. And that was a big block V8, making all the right sounds, but the car it was in not doing such a good job of slowing down or… Continue reading
Photos courtesy of INEOS There must be many people out there who lament the move up-market in luxury, price and complexity of the world’s premium 4×4 SUVs. Two or three decades ago, one could buy a utilitarian off-roader with no more than what was necessary to be capable, reliable and… Continue reading
You could not overstate how competitive the full-size pick-up market is, with this type of vehicle providing the manufacturers with profits commensurate with the out-sized dimensions of the trucks themselves. No one wants to be left behind in this battle. At the high-end of each of the manufacturers’ half-ton offerings… Continue reading
When you really think about it, what type of vehicle other than a large, premium truck-based SUV combines so many desirable attributes in one place? The GMC Yukon, based as it is on a full-size truck chassis, and equipped like our Denali Ultimate test unit, comes awfully close to doing… Continue reading
This review of Volvo’s S60 sedan will necessarily begin with a look at the model designations currently in use. We drove a 2022 S60 B5 R-Design AWD model, in December 2022, when one expects the 2023 models to have been available for sale. The reason this is worth discussing here… Continue reading
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
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