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.
J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …
Welcome to another edition of the “Doomed Dozen.” Every year, automakers collectively launch and discontinue dozens of vehicles. It’s always the same story: cars give way to SUVs, new hybrid and electric models keep coming, and the high development costs of a new generation send aging models into retirement. At …
Because of the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, many Canadians have chosen to avoid buying products that come from south of the border. And with Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to impose similar counter-tariffs on vehicles imported from the U.S., which are expected to lead to price …
The once immensely popular two-row midsize SUV segment is becoming less and less attractive to families. In fact, some manufacturers have jumped ship or given their products a whole new purpose. The Ford Edge and Toyota Venza are no more, the latest Hyundai Santa Fe (now with standard three-row seating) …
Not all automakers are in a hurry to redesign their vehicles, especially when demand is still strong. Likewise, not all car shoppers want the latest or most cutting-edge products on the market. With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Mirage , Nissan GT-R , Infiniti Q50 and more, plus a redesign …
Earlier this month, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) hosted a special EV drive event with a number of staff members and auto journalists—including The Car Guide ’s Julien Amado—testing 13 different electric vehicles until their batteries ran out of power in order to find out which ones perform best in …
New vehicle prices are averaging over $66,000 in Canada, making life extremely tough for many shoppers, especially from the middle class. And that’s not even counting registration, fuel/energy, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Looking for something much cheaper? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most affordable new cars in Canada …
Following a boost of nearly 12 percent in 2023 (the largest annual increase since 1997), new light-duty vehicle sales in Canada rose 8.2 percent in 2024 to 1.86 million units, according to Automotive News Data Center. Declining interest rates are helping make up for prices that keep getting higher and …
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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