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Top 10The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider
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 …
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Test Drives2025 Ford Maverick: Hybrid vs. Lobo, Which One Should You Choose?4.0/5
Following a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, the Ford Maverick compact pickup is improved in a number of ways. Styling has undergone minor changes, particularly to the front end, while the cabin now features a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen (previously 8 inches). The optional Tremor package, intended for off-roading, …
Top 10Top 10 Most Affordable Hybrid Vehicles in 2025
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 …
First DrivesThe 2025 Ford Maverick is King, For Now!4.5/5
The Ford Maverick had barely entered the market as a 2022 model, and we already knew that it was going to make a killing. With mid-size and full-size models now rivalling high-end luxury cars in terms of pricing, a small pickup truck with reasonable capabilities, minimal fuel consumption and an …
NewsThe 10 Best Vehicles of 2025 According to Consumer Reports
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just released its list of the 10 best new vehicles on the market in 2025 following an evaluation of more than 260 models. Once again, the team made its selection based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Incidentally, all of their picks …
Top 1010 New Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls
Buying a brand-new vehicle or a completely redesigned model in the first year of a new generation is always risky as quality problems are more likely to occur. Oh sure, the manufacturer's warranty is there to protect you, but the experience can still be frustrating. It's best to wait a …
Previews2025 Ford Maverick: Five Models, Which One Should You Choose?
The Ford Maverick has received an extensive mid-cycle update for 2025 including revised looks, a bunch of new technologies and a highly anticipated powertrain combo: the Maverick Hybrid (191 hp) can finally be paired with all-wheel drive. According to Ford, fuel consumption in city driving increases from 5.6 L/100 km …
Top 1010 New Vehicles With the Best Value for 2025
The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …
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