Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze: Which One Is Best For You?Pre-owned vehiclesAmerican automakers have left the compact car market, now widely dominated by Asian brands, to focus on SUVs and pickup trucks. Was it a mistake? Many people have noticed the lack of affordable options on the market... Consumers who are not interested in buying a Civic, a Corolla or an …April 22, 2022
2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze: What You Should Know Before BuyingPre-owned vehiclesMore and more consumers are turning to SUVs, but there will always be people looking for a compact car, if only because of the more affordable price. Did General Motors make a mistake by axing the Chevrolet Cruze after the 2019 model year? Many think so. Now relegated to used …December 17, 2021
General Motors is Reducing its Car Lineup. So?BlogAmerican giant General Motors recently announced the upcoming closure of its Oshawa assembly plant as well as four more in the United States in two others outside of North America. This despite an investment of more than $1 billion in 2008 to modernize the facility, and where build quality was …December 6, 2018
2017 Chevrolet Cruze diesel at AJAC EcoRunTest DrivesDuring the press launch of the Chevrolet Cruze Hatch last year, the brand’s representatives confirmed the return of a diesel powertrain in the compact car. In addition, this engine’s availability was also announced in other GM products such as the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain compact SUVs. Despite the negative …July 12, 2017
Compact Hatchback Comparison Test: Cruze, Impreza, Civic and Mazda3Comparative TestsAs we all know, the compact-car segment has always been popular in Canada. Despite the growing appetite for SUVs, many of which are based on car platforms, we’re still buying compact cars in massive quantities, thanks to their affordable price, their fuel economy and their versatility. However, compact hatchbacks push …May 17, 2017
2017 Canadian Car of the Year Awards: the Small Car CategorySpecial EventsThe Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, or AJAC, will be holding their yearly CCOTY testing next week at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington, Ontario. There will be eight categories this year, and the most interesting one for Canadian car shoppers is undoubtedly the Best New Small Car Category. October 25, 2016
Chevrolet Cruze: no Performance Model on the HorizonBlogAt the recent 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch media drive , I asked Alan S Batey, GM’s Executive Vice President and President, North America, why the company decided to offer a turbo-diesel powertrain in the compact Cruze when the general U.S. consumer doesn’t care all that much about diesels. His answer …October 17, 2016
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatch: Out to Play Golf3.5/5First DrivesDETROIT, Michigan – The Cruze is by far Chevrolet’s best-selling car in Canada, competing in the most popular car segment in the country. Gaining market share is tough when consumers go for the long-established nameplates, and especially when our rivals have a wider selection of body styles to fit everyone’s …October 14, 2016
2017 Chevrolet Cruze: We’re Driving it This WeekSpotlight onThe Car Guide is headed to Motor City (um, Detroit) to slip behind the wheel of the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback. After the complete redesign of the Cruze sedan in 2016, GM’s Bow-tie brand will be adding a more versatile compact car to their product range, which should be …October 11, 2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Serves up Extras at the Premier LevelBlogThe 2016 Chevrolet Cruze offers up exceptional pricing that starts at $15,995 for its base L trim. It may not include air conditioning, but it comes standard with a rearview camera, 10 airbags, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as OnStar with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. It …April 28, 2016
2016 Chevrolet Cruze: The Quiet Cruiser4.0/5First DrivesNASHVILLE, Tennessee – First introduced in 2011, the Chevrolet Cruze was the new kid on the compact block. Chevrolet wanted to go smaller and make an impact in one of the largest segments in the auto industry. Logic dictated that the Cruze made sense for the Detroit brand known for …April 25, 2016