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 …

Unveiled at the New York Auto Show last April, the all-new 2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan will soon compete with the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai IONIQ 6 . In North America, only Canada will get it at first, it turns out. Indeed, the company has made …

There are many reasons why drivers are hesitant or simply unwilling to make the switch to electric vehicles. Some say they’ll miss the sounds and feel of combustion engines and transmissions. As a result, EV makers have developed fake engine sounds and even systems that simulate gear shifts. Some are …

Following its global premiere in South Korea in mid-February, the all-new 2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan today made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. It will go on sale in Canada early next year. “We are continuing to shape the future of accessible EV ownership …

Kia today unveiled the EV2 Concept and officially introduced the new EV4 and PV5—which we first saw a week ago—at the brand’s 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. Below is an overview of the former and further details about the other two vehicles. Kia EV2 Concept The EV2 is Kia's …

Unlike many automakers scaling back their electric vehicle plans, Kia is not easing off the throttle as evidenced by the introduction of the all-new EV4. This is the production version of the EV4 Concept that made its global debut in October of 2023. While the existing EV6 and EV9 as …