As the ancestor of cubes on wheels in North America, the Honda Element continues its career without major changes. It is still as box-like as ever and boasts an ever more versatile interior since it is possible to fold the rear seats to the sides, enlarging the trunk. It is powered by a 166 horsepower 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine linked to a five-speed automatic transmission. Depending on the version, the Element comes with a front or four-wheel drive system.
Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …
Tokyo, Japan— The Japanese car market is nothing like Canada’s. Even though some vehicles sold here can also be found on Japanese roads, there’s a large number of models from the Land of the Rising Sun that we never get. A great example is the so-called kei cars, derived from …
The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …
If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …
New vehicle sales don't tell the whole story when it comes to assessing the value of auto companies, especially in the current economic climate with tariff pressures and the slowdown in electric vehicles. Consumer volatility is another issue. This week, Interbrand released its 2025 ranking of the world's most valuable …
The carbon tax may have been axed in most of Canada (Quebec still has one), but gas prices will keep rising in the future. In order to save money at the pump, many drivers are changing their habits on the road or turning to greener vehicles. On that note, we …
Five hybrid vehicles and four all-electric models have made it to U.S. magazine Wards Auto ’s latest ranking of the 10 best engines and propulsion systems. This means that, for the first time, only one conventional vehicle powered by a combustion engine is among the award winners. “Consumers are more …
When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …
The Honda Passport is currently being outsold 2-to-1 by the larger, three-row Pilot despite the two SUVs sharing the same platform and engine. For 2024, the company hoped to make it more attractive with improved off-road performance, updated styling and a more versatile interior, but Canadian sales through the first …
Boxy, bold vehicle found many functional niches during its 9-year run Honda is ending production of its iconoclastic Element model - an innovative and functional crossover utility vehicle introduced nine years ago. First introduced in concept form as the Honda Model X at the 2001 North American International Auto Show …
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