Test Drives

Test Drives2024 Hyundai Kona: The New Tucson?4.0/5
The Kona is immensely critical to Hyundai ’s success, accounting for nearly a quarter of the Korean brand’s total sales in Canada. It also led the small-SUV segment with some 24,500 units sold in 2022, approximately 30 percent of which were Kona Electric models. The Subaru Crosstrek , Kia Seltos …
Test Drives2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate: Heir to the Escalade EXT4.0/5
Full-size pickups remain extremely popular despite their poor fuel economy ratings. In fact, they’ve increased their market share in North America as manufacturers keep prioritizing these highly profitable vehicles. It’s no surprise, then, that some pickups have become genuine luxury products. They’re not just for work anymore. King Ranch, Denali, …
Test Drives2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: Classy, Sporty and Thrifty4.0/5
The all-new 2024 CX-90 is Mazda’s flagship crossover moving forward, effectively replacing the three-row CX-9 that made a name for itself as a sporty-looking and dynamic performer. The same qualities apply to the CX-90, but the latter also raises the bar for luxury, technology and fuel economy. In addition to …
Test Drives2023 Audi R8: Waving the Checkered Flag4.0/5
Monterey, California —As the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 screams and shoots its way to an 8,700-rpm redline, the 2023 Audi R8 V10 performance I’m driving at Laguna Seca feels like the end of a glorious era. In front of me, nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen is driving an all-electric …
Test Drives2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Track-Ready Thoroughbred4.0/5
Sport utility vehicles are being launched one after the other these days, and your servants at The Car Guide make sure to cover them assiduously to give you the lowdown on these increasingly popular vehicles. That said, the arrival of a V8-powered sports car paired with a manual gearbox awakens …
Test Drives2023 Hyundai Venue: Still the Same Accent in Disguise3.5/5
The gateway to the SUV/CUV world is called Hyundai Venue , a Korean little number that slightly undercuts its top rival, the Nissan Kicks . It’s also the automaker’s least expensive model, having taken the torch from the venerable Accent with the goal of attracting young drivers and first-time buyers.
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