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
The Bronco was a model in Ford’s truck range for a few decades starting in the 1960s, with the later versions being as large as full-size pickups with short wheelbases (like the OJ Simpson version). But it was the original generation that debuted over half-a-century ago that appealed the most… Continue reading
You have to go back decades to find a time when BMW’s small sports coupe that eventually became the 3-Series didn’t have a straight six-cylinder engine. That configuration has long been synonymous with the brand, but that situation is being challenged these days with four-cylinder engines finding their way into… Continue reading
The hot hatchback has been a favourite of enthusiasts for about four decades now, as they combine practicality and efficiency with performance and fun, often with a certain element of ‘surprise’ out on the street. The last decade or so has seen several of them on the market at any… Continue reading
The sheer scope of the Mercedes-Benz line-up of vehicles can’t be overstated. There are dozens of models available in all sizes and price ranges, and in Vancouver alone, the company has two of the largest showrooms of any manufacturer in the province. The model range can be a bit bewildering,… Continue reading
In the 20-odd years since hybrids hit the market, one model has come to be the definition of the genre, the one that usually comes to mind in discussing the gas-saving technology. That model is the Toyota Prius, and two decades have proven the concept, and cemented its acceptance by… Continue reading
The Chevrolet Bolt EV came out in 2017 to good reviews for its range and driving dynamics, and those and other features have been improved in the updated 2020 model. One might not expect a compact family sedan to be a great performer, but the Bolt, like most of its… Continue reading
In a market segment as competitive as the compact SUV, new models have to grab the attention of prospective customers, with one or more features that really stand out in the showroom or on the test drive. It is into this dog-eat-dog segment that Ford has launched the all-new Ford… Continue reading
The crop of 2020 sub-compact crossovers is a big one, with most of the volume manufacturers having an entry in this very popular category. These little units make a lot of sense for many people, especially the younger crowd on a budget. Mitsubishi, while not one of the higher-volume companies,… Continue reading
In this, the era of SUVs and crossovers taking over the automotive landscape, the compact sedan would seem to be an endangered species, especially south of the border where most of Canada’s product offerings are determined just because of the sheer size of the American market. But, buyers in this… Continue reading