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
Hyundai continues its fast fashion approach with the 2023, 7-seater Palisade, without skimping on practicality or driving dynamics. It’s equipped with a hefty 3.8L V6 and an 8-speed automatic transmission to strike a good balance of performance and efficiency. The 2023 Palisade is also feature rich thanks to a plethora… 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
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