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Far from being as popular as they once were, minivans have trouble facing the strong SUV competition in today’s market. However, the few manufacturers that hang on to them are taking steps to help them stay relevant. For example, Kia has replaced the Sedona with the new Carnival , and …

Sold between 2007 and 2012 as a replacement of the Neon sedan, the defunct Dodge Caliber is one of those models, like the Toyota Matrix , that have preceded the rise of SUVs and sub-compact crossovers, which are very popular in Quebec nowadays. Being a rather large compact hatchback, perhaps …

The “van life” movement has become so popular over the last 20 years that several companies now sell or rent small vans that are fitted with everything you need for a camping weekend, or a good old road trip across the country. The prices vary widely, some adventure-ready vehicles even …

The Dodge/Ram Dakota was dropped at the end of model year 2011 due to low sales, but considering the current popularity of pickups and the renewed interest for more compact and affordable models, it would only makes sense to bring back the Ram 1500 ‘s little brother on the North …

The quality of new vehicles has significantly declined and the number of problems reported by owners is the highest in 36 years according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week. Compared with 2021 results, the industry experienced an 11-percent increase in problems per 100 vehicles, resulting …

The automotive market is evolving rapidly. New models are introduced, and others are retired, sometimes after only a short career. For pre-owned vehicle buyers, searches in online inventories can yield surprising results. Here are 10 models from 10 years ago that you have probably forgotten about … Acura CSX In …

The powerful and intimidating Dodge Challenger remains faithful to its muscle car roots, which explains its appeal for several generations of buyers. But for them, the choice is not easy since the model comes in a variety of trims and packages, not to mention the many body colours available. To …

A growing number of drivers decide to keep their vehicles longer, and therefore, the average age of the automobile population is steadily increasing. According to American statistics published recently, the average is 13.1 years for cars and 11.6 years for light trucks. In addition, the sharp rise in pre-owned vehicle …