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
For the first time since 2019, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada held its annual EcoRun, a driving event featuring a variety of eco-friendly vehicles on a three-day tour, this year in South-Central Ontario, and sponsored by the Canadian Fuels Association, Electric Mobility Canada, and FLO EV Charging. These new… 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
Through all the North American public’s move away from cars to SUVs and crossovers, there are still lots of sedans being made for sale here, primarily by the Asian manufacturers. The compact sedan, in particular, continues to ring up strong sales here. The interesting part is that the compact car… Continue reading
A vehicle that can do lots of things well has to be the most important design goal of a mainstream manufacturer. The more things it is good at, the more it will be in demand. It might surprise you to know that a hybrid SUV is one of the market’s… Continue reading
Time was, you could find station wagons all over suburbia, with all the manufacturers having models for every taste and budget. Well, you know what has happened in the last 30 years, and there are only a few manufacturers selling them now in North America, most of them the European… Continue reading
The electrification of BMW’s line-up continues unabated, with the new i4 sedan being launched this year, but that doesn’t mean that pure internal combustion and hybrid models are not a big part of the offerings in each of the car lines. That is certainly the case in the iconic 3-Series,… Continue reading
It has be tough for a manufacturer these days to bring back a model that was so respected for its capabilities back in the day. A quarter century or so has passed since Land Rover last sold the Defender in North America, which was launched right after World War II… Continue reading