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 …

Boldness, originality, and experimentation have been at the heart of the development of many electric vehicles launched in recent years - even though manufacturers seemed to market them out of obligation without necessarily expecting success. Electric vehicles such as the BMW i3 and Genesis GV60 are prime examples of vehicles …

Seoul, South Korea— Cargo vans are all over the place in Europe, Asia and South America. From full-size models like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to small delivery vehicles with no rear windows and no rear seats, there’s plenty of choice. It’s a much different story in North America. For one thing, …

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 …

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 …

SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate new vehicle sales in North America, and automakers happily churn out more models for the sake of profitability. Now, for consumers looking to save money at the pump, it's important not to look solely at fuel consumption ratings or to automatically opt for a …

Launched three years ago, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage received a significant mid-cycle update for the 2026 model year , as we saw at the Los Angeles and Montreal auto shows months ago. It landed at Canadian dealerships this spring, followed by the Sportage HEV (hybrid) in June. The Sportage PHEV …

What are you looking for in a hybrid vehicle ? Fuel economy, improved performance, maybe a combination of both? Burning less fuel and reducing emissions is one thing, but saving money at the pump is another. Indeed, it's important to calculate the price difference compared to a conventionally powered model …

Really, there wasn’t much excitement and surprise at this year’s New York Auto Show . Thank God, Kia spiced things up a little by introducing the HabaNiro concept. This fully electric vehicle from Korea boasts extremely futuristic looks complete with butterfly wing doors and rugged 20-inch wheels. It’s powered by …

This week at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in South Korea, Kia introduced the Signature compact crossover concept, which is an evolution of the SP concept the brand presented last year. With a wider, more modern interpretation of Kia’s "tiger nose" grille, thin LED lights at the front and rear, …

Today at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show , Kia revealed a new electric car concept that aims to “capture the heart and make it beat that bit faster for that bit longer.” It’s called “Imagine by Kia.” The company says that the best way to answer the many questions and …

After releasing a teaser image last week, Kia unveiled a full-size SUV concept at the Detroit auto show dubbed the Telluride that offers a glimpse into "a future that is grounded in reality but not bound by the present." In sticking with that theme, the Kia Telluride Concept is a …

Kia just launched a new concept at the Detroit Auto Show; named Telluride, the vehicle is heralded as the future of the brand. Plus, it may indicate the brand is thinking about going back in the full-size SUV segment. Built on the Sorento’s platform, the Telluride is longer, larger and …

The Detroit Auto Show opens its doors on January 11th, and more than one manufacturer has already signified its intention of unveiling an all-new concept there. Kia will join the fray, and the first we can see of their offering is the above teaser shot: according to the manufacturer, the …

While electric cars are receiving a lot of attention, today’s realities are such that it’s the hybrid cars, which use a combination of electric motors and a small gasoline engine (that recharges the batteries and propels the car in some situations) that are popular. Kia just showed the first images …

Kia is currently on a roll with their concepts; everything that rolls out of their design studio is beautiful. The latest one is called the Novo, and it was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show in Korea. The car is said to give a preview of the design path future …