The Element, the box-like Honda will soon have a serious rival in the Nissan Cube, so Honda will need to rethink it to better face the Cube. Built upon the CR-V's platform and benefitting from most of the same mechanical elements, the Element doesn't cost much to make and always represents a good value, at least for our southern neighbours. In order to respond to certain specific needs, there are new more abundant standard equipment packages and new multimedia connections, such as XM satellite radio.
Have you seen the latest rankings of the best auto brands and models for predicted reliability according to U.S. magazine Consumer Reports ? Toyota , Subaru and Lexus make up the top 3. In fact, seven of the 10 most reliable brands are either Japanese or Korean. But what about …
Trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just published its latest annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 380,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2025 model years as well as some early 2026 models. Twenty potential trouble areas are considered (engine, …
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 …
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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Top 10 Least Reliable 2026 Models According to Consumer Reports
