Test Drives

Supersizing existing models to turn them into larger sub variants is nothing new, but this trend is picking up in the SUV segments. The recipe isn’t secret: take a popular product and increase its size, sprinkle on more technology and convenience, more power, and voilà! Oh yes, bump up the …

There comes a time at around 40 when many car enthusiasts feel the urge to take a trip down memory lane by purchasing a classic from the good old days. Baby boomers had their muscle cars, but Gen X members went through a dark period where the auto industry was …

Vietnamese manufacturer VinFast has the first VF 8 midsize electric SUV examples ready to be handed over to new North American owners. On paper, the VF 8 looks like a unique, technically enticing alternative to what’s out there. But many questions remain about reliability, service, and more. Last year, The …

The Lexus RX has been thoroughly revised and improved for 2023, with engineers and designers making key updates across the line. Of course, some changes are more subtle than others, but as we found out during our test drive of a conventionally powered RX 350 equipped with the F Sport …

Passenger cars accounted for less than 20 percent of new vehicle sales in Canada last year. SUVs and pickups rule the road, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re better, smarter buys. For many people, a good old sedan or wagon makes more sense. They’re certainly hard to come by, though.

The Subaru Ascent has received a proper mid-cycle update for 2023. While it definitely benefits from being an SUV, outselling the Impreza and Legacy combined in Canada last year, this three-row midsize model can still be found at the bottom of the segment, looking up at every other contender. To …

Having choices, or options, is typically seen as a good thing. And for an automaker trying to make a name for itself in a specific segment, offering a multitude of combinations and variants is like casting a wide net over potential buyers to try to satisfy their every need. There …

When we first laid eyes on the Corolla Cross SUV, we knew it was going to be popular. After all, taking a model name that has built a solid reputation and putting "Cross" next to it is a proven industry recipe. And the Corolla name has a lot to offer, …

When it was first introduced, the Prius represented Toyota's head start in the green car business. With its frugal consumption, singular look and attractive price, it lured many followers to the brand over the course of four generations. And as the years went by, contrary to popular belief, these new …

Sales of traditional passenger cars have been plummeting for a while, yet Hyundai believes that the timing is right to launch an electric sedan. After all, isn’t the Tesla Model 3 the best-selling EV in Canada at the moment? One reason, of course, is the limited availability of competitors such …